New York City Subway 7 Express Train (to Flushing) Front View

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июн 2022
  • Experience the vibrancy of New York City on the 7 express train, as it journeys from the bustling 34th Street-Hudson Yards in Manhattan to the culturally rich Flushing-Main Street in Queens. This video captures the essence of one of the city’s most diverse subway lines, offering a glimpse into the melting pot of communities it serves.
    🚆 Route Highlights: (Train Equipment - R188)
    34th Street Departure: Starting at Hudson Yards, a modern development symbolizing NYC’s urban evolution, this journey begins amidst Manhattan's dynamic landscape.
    Through Queens' Heart: Speed through Queens, experiencing the borough's diversity firsthand - from the traditional neighborhood of Sunnyside to the bustling streets of Jackson Heights.
    Flushing-Main Street Destination: Conclude in Flushing, a bustling hub renowned for its Asian communities and vibrant food scene, representing the end of this express line.
    Cultural Tapestry: This route offers a window into NYC's multicultural fabric, with each stop revealing new aspects of the city’s diverse character.
    🔔 Kindly Explore NYC's Diversity: If this express journey on the 7 train enhanced your appreciation for New York's cultural diversity, kindly LIKE and SHARE this video. For more subway explorations and the stories they tell, feel free to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.
    #7TrainExpress #34thToFlushing #NYCSubway #MulticulturalJourney #urbantransit
    Special Thank You, to all employees of the NYCT. Your sacrifice and dedication are appreciated.

Комментарии • 603

  • @_ford_crown_victoria_p
    @_ford_crown_victoria_p Год назад +81

    Do not ever delete this video.
    This is exactly what I asked for when searching "train asmr".

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +15

      We are honored you appreciate it. Respect to the NYCT employees that give you guys this experience.

    • @Elevatorelectricgate
      @Elevatorelectricgate 13 дней назад

      RUclips video downloaders exist

  • @aymeensik990
    @aymeensik990 Год назад +36

    The acceleration of the R188 is just so satisfying.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +7

      Isn’t it an experience? Lol. Happy you’re able to truly get a good appreciation for it.

    • @w4LlzNcones
      @w4LlzNcones Месяц назад

      even the captions say it's music
      "[Music]"

  • @xeno8630
    @xeno8630 2 года назад +152

    Dude that 7 express is soo fast, it sound nice with all those track joints

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +40

      🫡♾

    • @darylcarr8283
      @darylcarr8283 2 года назад +13

      Weirded me out how fast it took the switchback after QB Plaza, but yeah.

    • @darylcarr8283
      @darylcarr8283 2 года назад +11

      @@wtaenyc Been almost 30 years since I rode that line, but definitely one of my favorite express runs. Right up there with the Queens-bound A train between 59th and 42nd streets, and the Bronx-bound D between 36th street and Pacific street (I guess now Barclays Center).

    • @woodhulltransitauthority675
      @woodhulltransitauthority675 2 года назад +1

      Ikr

    • @fuchsia02
      @fuchsia02 2 года назад

      @@darylcarr8283 you talking about the turn?

  • @DerrickTan74
    @DerrickTan74 Год назад +25

    I love the 7 express after Queensboro Plaza! Only takes 10-15 mins to get to Flushing past that! Allows me to get home faster after classes!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      It is truly an amazing experience. “See what we did there?” Lol

  • @strongmanish
    @strongmanish 2 года назад +80

    As the 7 train stopped at Court Square and Queensboro Plaza you can see how Long Island City changed within the last 15 to 20 years. The last time I traveled to LIC in 2007 many of the commercial and residential buildings in that neighborhood were either under construction or had their first tenants moving in.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +10

      This goes to show how much work the city has done/is doing, to help improve the infrastructure and modernize the area of LIC; it is truly an amazing area of Queens. It'll be fun to see what the next 15-20 years will look like.

    • @mariotorres6287
      @mariotorres6287 2 года назад +11

      And I recall Long Island City in the 1970s. I attended Aviation High School at the 33rd Street/Rawson station, graduated in 1972. Later, I had a Local trucking job which included Long Island City on my route. Back then, LIC still had a manufacuring component in its economy. Swingline, the staple manufacturer, on Skillman Avenue was one of my customers. It's the building you see on the left just before the 33rd St station with the Capital One sign. Eagle Electric had various plants near Queensboro Plaza. The gum manufacturer Certs and Wrigley Chewing Gum was on Thomson Avenue. Breyers Ice Cream had a plant across the street and a little down from my high school. Equitable Bag Company occupied the corner of Van Dam Street and Thomson Avenues in a large building, now occupied by LaGuardia College. Yes, the change from manufacturing, which provided good paying, middle-income jobs, is dramatic.

    • @tinytowz4471
      @tinytowz4471 Год назад +1

      Queens Plaza -- Memories!🙂
      Are there vids for the 2 & 5 trains?

    • @SeraphimVegito9268
      @SeraphimVegito9268 Год назад +1

      Because when you travel on a train the city changes each time

    • @BleuCzech
      @BleuCzech Год назад

      @Mato T I was going to LaGuardia CC in 73 after being discharged. I had to reply after you mentioned the Swingline Bldg.! It sure got some free Ad time during the Met games! I was born in Corona 1953.

  • @Alwaystrains
    @Alwaystrains Год назад +31

    Wow, what a rush! That high-speed joint pounding is absolutely musical! Thank you for capturing this. The audio quality, even at high speed still sounds crisp and clear. Good show!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      We’re honored that you like it. Thank you so much for sharing and we hope we continue to earn your support.

    • @Alwaystrains
      @Alwaystrains Год назад +2

      @@wtaenyc Absolutely. I fell in love with NYC when I visited in 2015. I look forward to going back at some point.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      We can’t wait to have you.

  • @shane6289
    @shane6289 Год назад +59

    I normally don’t post comments on videos, but I had to for this one.
    Let me start off by saying that I’m a native New Yorker who moved out of state for a job a few years back and has missed NY ever since. I still visit the city a lot, and one of my favorite things to do is ride the subway.
    I grew up in Flatbush on the 2/5 line and D/Q (now B/Q) Brighton lines. I came very close to wanting to be a train conductor because I was obsessed with the subway. I consider myself very lucky to be able to call NYC home, and know as much as I do about one of the biggest transit systems in the world.
    Now, I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve taken the 7 train, so I didn’t know what to expect from this video. But this video makes me want to take the 7 on my next trip to the city, just for the experience. This video just does everything right!
    Here were my highlights/thoughts.
    1. The propulsion systems on these R188s are ridiculous in every right way.
    2. The newest section of tunnel between 34 street and Times Sq sounds so good. It’s like low howling sound almost. Very similar to the 2nd Ave subway.
    3. Coming into Times Square, the 7 really makes a statement. All those rail gap sounds are something else. I was like “alright drama queen” 😆.
    4. Speaking of the rail gaps, did I mention that this line has some really ridiculous rail gaps sounds?? My favorites were arriving into Times Square, on the straight section before Court Square, the lead up into 33rd, and the whole express run. One thing is railfans love.. a good rail gap sound 😂
    5. After QBP, it gets real. I would imagine that this has to be one of the fastest express runs in the system; Especially with CBTC. The camera must be on there solid, because I swear the train was about to break the sound barrier 😂 (between 90th and Junction Blvd & pulling into 61street especially).
    6. Now I can see what some of the “hype” is with the 7. I like how for most of the first half of the video, the amount of trains headed back to Hudson Yards is incredible. It seemed like they were meeting each other at every station until the express run.
    GREAT Video! 10/10.
    Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll go back to only reading the comment section 🙃

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +10

      It is truly an honor to read such a heart warming comment like this one; for a number of reasons. We are pleased that this video was able to bring you back to a place you are blessed to call home. As a NYC native, you have a respect and love for the subway that it is ok if others don't relate; NYC is underground after all. Had you been successful at becoming a conductor, it would have been an honor for you to have given your service to NYC.
      As for the 7 train, thank you so much for the detailed reply as you pointed out a number of different factors. With that, you can now look forward to enjoying the 7 experience in real life, as we are sure you will keep that promise to yourself. Thank you so much for this comment and for your video review. We look forward to earning your support and we can't wait until another video is worthy of another one of your warming comments. 🫡

    • @shane6289
      @shane6289 Год назад +3

      @@wtaenyc Thanks for your response, the pleasure is all mine.
      Please keep doing the great work that you’re doing for the transit community not just in NYC, but around the word.
      Trust me, I’ll be keeping that promise to myself. I have a trip back home planned in a couple of months.
      I’ll be sure to comment on more of your work. I already have one (of several other) videos in mind 😆. Take care.

    • @Thatrailfanner
      @Thatrailfanner 11 месяцев назад +2

      Cmon bro you know we ain’t gonna read all that

  • @kira.in.a.nutshell
    @kira.in.a.nutshell Год назад +8

    I absolutely love the sounds that this train makes.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      Extremely nostalgic for sure. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stacys9212
    @stacys9212 Год назад +8

    I grew up in Flushing and used to ride the front car window as a child in the 1980's. My family and I moved away from Ny In 90. This ride brings back so many memories but so much has changed. Thank you for this video.

  • @OfficialRyanx
    @OfficialRyanx 2 года назад +6

    Has to be the fastest ‘express’ service video I’ve seen of the NYC subway so far.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +2

      We are honored that we can give you that experience. That express run was truly something

  • @Papichoochoo1969
    @Papichoochoo1969 Год назад +9

    That’s the train I operate for the last 29 years and counting.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +5

      Thank you so much for your service to NYC. It’s because of folks, like yourself, that this city remains the best city in the world and we appreciate you 1000%

    • @user-dj7wv5ok2x
      @user-dj7wv5ok2x 5 месяцев назад

      Had our family only stayed in NYC, I'd also be performing that same duty....

  • @internati0naled974
    @internati0naled974 2 года назад +5

    Started Aviation High School in 1999, man has things changed. Used to live in Manhattan, when I went to school the 7 line would start off in time square.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +3

      I imagine for you this is definitely a complete different experience from when you were back in HS. We can only hope that you are able to appreciate seeing your old line from this angle.

  • @richarddozier5810
    @richarddozier5810 2 года назад +16

    Love these videos as a lifelong New Yorker looking at the front of the subways was one of my favorite things to do

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +2

      Most of us NYC natives remember those days as a kid of being able to watch out the front of the train. We are honored that we can bring back those memories to you guys and hope that you like them.

    • @user-dj7wv5ok2x
      @user-dj7wv5ok2x 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@wtaenycSo, what's happened now?! Did they block off the forward view, just like the British freight trains in London?!

  • @bnywtrains9482
    @bnywtrains9482 2 года назад +23

    I’d absolutely love to see a nighttime (2), (3), (4), or (5) ride 🥰

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +7

      We can't wait for you to see the one we do have for night time. It's truly a special one.

  • @jess.hawkins
    @jess.hawkins 6 месяцев назад +4

    The nice thing about the new metro lines, is they tend to have *HUUUUGE* crossovers at terminal stations giving the ability of traversing them at speed! We have similar on the London Underground Victoria line in my home city, though nowhere near as large as these ones...

  • @usatran
    @usatran 2 года назад +10

    Outstanding video!! I grew up riding the subway from the time I was a young kid in the 1950s and loved every minute. My grandfather was a car shop mechanic at Coney Island Shops for 47 years starting in 1927, and my uncle was the assistant yardmaster at Coney Island for part of his 33-year career.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +2

      Wow. Thank you so much for sharing that. We dedicate this video to your father and uncle for their service to NYCT and to NYC. It’s an honor that you can get a chance to escóriense your childhood train on our channel and we hope that we continue to earn your support. Thank you again and we wish you and your family all the best

    • @robloxian388
      @robloxian388 Год назад +1

      How old are you?

    • @usatran
      @usatran Год назад +3

      @@robloxian388 73 years old.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      @@usatran 73 years wise, never old. Thank you again for your support.

    • @BleuCzech
      @BleuCzech Год назад +2

      Wow, what history! Most of my family lived in Brooklyn, my cousin off Cropsey, by the belt Pkwy. Great memories 50s to 70s!

  • @sirizalot
    @sirizalot Год назад +4

    The sound of the propulsion used on R142A/R188/R143 types is one of my favorite sounds in the world.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      It is truly a nice experience that was fitting for the channel. 💯🫡

    • @benjaminbrown3939
      @benjaminbrown3939 День назад

      It's called the Bombardier MITRAC 1508C, which is also used on the MARTA rolling stock.

  • @franklinboyd935
    @franklinboyd935 Год назад +4

    I have a friend that drives on the 7 line named Wayne G. I was heading to flushing coming off of the E train went upstairs to catch the 7 as the train pulled in I look up and there he is driving the train so of course I headed to the front of the train and at the of the ride I got to talk to him for a few minutes ALSO I couldn’t find the A train ride from Mott Ave. as we discussed in another video. Thank you this is awesome

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +3

      That is hilarious. That must have been quite 'an experience,' when you saw that it was your friend. By the way, make sure you let your friend know that we thank him for his service to New York City; he truly deserves our respect. Thank you so much for your support and we can't wait for you to see our Mott Ave video.

    • @franklinboyd935
      @franklinboyd935 Год назад

      @@wtaenyc just found looking at it now. I saw the building I grew up in as it left Gaston Ave 67 street in Far Rockaway

  • @richardgazinia5482
    @richardgazinia5482 2 года назад +6

    Rode this train everyday from 42nd St. in Manhattan to Court Square when I attended LaGuardia Community College in LIC. Although this train skipped it I sometimes I got off the 33rd Rawson Street closer to the school but always walked to the elevators at Court Square when leaving Queens because the stairs were too steep at Rawson. Thanks for the video it brings back some great memories of traveling into Queens.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +3

      We are honored that we can bring back those memories for you. Thank you for sharing your experience when you took this train and shoutout to LaGuardia graduates 🎓

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath Год назад

      I graduated Middle College High School in '90s it was always a lovely ride always a reminder I made it out of the Bronx High School

  • @JohnYork-or5px
    @JohnYork-or5px 3 месяца назад +2

    I absolutely love all of your videos. Especially the 7 Line Videos. I was born in Flushing and the 7 Line is my all time favorite subway line. Thank you so much for these videos. I have been dealing with a lot in the past year. Depression and anxiety! Your videos bring me much comfort and peace.
    Would there be any way that you could do a 7 LIne Video during the day?
    Thank you so much!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  3 месяца назад

      Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience suggestion; looking forward to sharing all we have to offer. 🏆🫡

  • @iitrapezoid_8243
    @iitrapezoid_8243 2 года назад +4

    that MITRAC motor system sound is something ill never get tired of

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Glad you are able to appreciate it.

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath Год назад

      I remember they were much louder in the old days

    • @iitrapezoid_8243
      @iitrapezoid_8243 Год назад +2

      @@sitdowndogbreath They we're brand new in 2000, now you see some making the weirdest of noises

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath Год назад +2

      @@iitrapezoid_8243 yeah it's an annoying whining noise I get it but it's a lot better than a grinding bucking noise from the old days

    • @iitrapezoid_8243
      @iitrapezoid_8243 Год назад +2

      @@sitdowndogbreath i think it makes the train sound more agressive, funny thing is that sound comes from the motor's recieving current being burnt

  • @fireballrobbie1744
    @fireballrobbie1744 Год назад +3

    I live in NYC. The 7 train is the best train in the city.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      That is a great statement for a great debate. Either way, we hope you continue to enjoy these experiences

  • @kinggadm1234
    @kinggadm1234 2 года назад +4

    The most diverse ride you will ever take in your lifetime. Took this train for 30 years

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Shoutout to you and your family. That’s a dope way to describe it. Thanks for sharing

    • @kinggadm1234
      @kinggadm1234 2 года назад +1

      @@wtaenyc appreciate you. Recently moved to Connecticut. Born and raised in corona. 2 blocks from 111 station.

  • @troymontgomery4541
    @troymontgomery4541 Год назад +5

    I really Love that you guys added videos for the R143 and R188. I fell in Love with the propulsion for these 2 train after being around the trains in Atlanta. It’s music to my ears! Please do more videos for these 2 trains!🙏🏾

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      We appreciate your support and we look forward to providing you with more amazing content from those two train equipments.

  • @fragnet1411
    @fragnet1411 2 года назад +12

    Excellent video! I especially loved seeing LIC at night as the train exited from Hunters Point Avenue station. Used to travel this line for many years and loved revisiting that "front door window" experience. Great job!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for this. We are happy that we are able to give you an experience that you are able to appreciate; it means a lot and glad that we can give you an experience of the line you rode for years.

  • @kitsunefaye1661
    @kitsunefaye1661 Год назад +2

    You finally covered the ! I affectionately call the that.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      How’d you like it?

    • @kitsunefaye1661
      @kitsunefaye1661 Год назад

      @@wtaenyc I loved it! The is my go to from/to Flushing, when I need her. I’m in Brooklyn, so I don’t take her as often, since the Q44 takes me to Jamaica Center, then I get a Quick 8 home.

  • @micheleburdan6654
    @micheleburdan6654 2 года назад +7

    The quality is AMAZING! I am from Brooklyn originally and have been addicted to the Subway videos now for like a year and I've watched all the old ones and the quality just keeps getting better and better. I plan to try to watch all of your videos

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      We are honored by your support. We hope that we can continue to earn your respect

    • @str4wb3rr11zz
      @str4wb3rr11zz Год назад

      @@wtaenycYOU HAVE EVEN EARNED MY HEART! This is awesome! I ride the train 4 until 125th st, transfer to 6 train until 110th st to see my grandma! Honestly, all these travels I make are relaxing, I remember just putting my headphones on and putting one of my fav songs, I still do it to today!

  • @newmiami99
    @newmiami99 2 года назад +10

    Wow, I’m so grateful! I requested this a little while ago and have been waiting for it since. Not sure if you did this specifically for me or not but either I appreciate you for it. Nice work leaving in the automatic announcements too for ambience. 😉

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We pay attention and make note of all our comments. Because of you and others that requested the 7, we wanted to make sure that we gave you guys what you asked for and we hope that you like it. From the looks of it, it seems like you do so we are extremely thankful for that and hope you are able to appreciate all that’s left to come; especially the NB trip.

  • @Larry-qz3es
    @Larry-qz3es 2 года назад +3

    As a native of this city, Queens is one of my favorite boroughs I like to travel to on the 7 train.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing. We hope you like this experience on the 7

    • @Larry-qz3es
      @Larry-qz3es Год назад

      @@wtaenyc Thank you. My girlfriend who is a Filipina would like to travel to 61st and Woodside to visit the "Little Manilla" area for her first experience living in NYC

  • @tommythetreat000
    @tommythetreat000 9 месяцев назад +2

    As a Phillies fan I took this train to Shea Stadium and Citi Field 3 times in 08', 09' and 11'. The subway itself is part of the NYC experience. Fun times. Never got to ride in the front though but I guess this counts. Thanks for the video. 👏👍

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  8 месяцев назад +1

      It’s truly a pleasure and thank you for sharing. Honored that our video can give you a chance to reconnect with the memories you shared with this line. Your words are piercing as we too believe that the subway is truly apart of the NYC experience. 🏆🫡

  • @ThatUnknownProPlayer2024
    @ThatUnknownProPlayer2024 Год назад +3

    13:42 like that R188 7 train track sound

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      💯🫡😮‍💨

  • @cbrown717
    @cbrown717 2 года назад +6

    21:10 For a system that is notoriously slow and plodding throughout, the 7 express really gets after it coming into Junction BLVD after 74th street. great vid!
    Oh and LETS GO METS!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for your support. Glad this video out beats the notoriously slow ones lol

    • @R160BExpress44
      @R160BExpress44 Год назад

      50 MPH is what u see

  • @tombarzey7964
    @tombarzey7964 Год назад +4

    I definitely love the CBTC signal system on the 7 line. The service on the line seems a lot better and faster. I can't wait until CBTC comes to the entire system especially the 2 and 5 lines which I do most of my traveling on.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on the CBTC system. It will definitely be interesting to see how the system works when it’s universal. 🫡🫡

    • @tombarzey7964
      @tombarzey7964 Год назад

      @@wtaenyc let's hope for the better on the entire system!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      @@tombarzey7964 💯🫡

    • @user-dj7wv5ok2x
      @user-dj7wv5ok2x 5 месяцев назад

      Now all that needs to be done is the installation of continuous welded rail (CWR) throughout the entire system.

  • @shawntsubasamcnamara2763
    @shawntsubasamcnamara2763 15 дней назад

    This is what exactly I wanted! Great video!

  • @michaelmarino7391
    @michaelmarino7391 2 года назад +18

    Another great upload! As a Subway junkie since I was 5 years old, you bring out the kid in me! Would like to see you do the D train from Norwood to Coney Island or Vice versa Express in the Bronx.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for those kind words. It brings us great joy to know that we are able to bring out that kid; a kid who deserves to enjoy the memories of their childhood. We cannot wait for you to see our concourse exp video. It is one we can't wait to share. Thank you again.

    • @wheressans
      @wheressans 2 года назад +1

      @@wtaenyc ooo a concourse express is rare cant wait for that

    • @fatoumatasissoko91
      @fatoumatasissoko91 8 месяцев назад

      ​@wheressans That only happens during off peak hours

  • @SheltonWalden
    @SheltonWalden 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful video in 4K! Brings me back to my childhood of standing @ the front of the trains until the end of the line!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +2

      We remember those days as a kid when we were able to stand and watch as the train operator moved the train through the system. We are honored that we can bring you back to your childhood and hope that you love all that we have to offer. Thank you again.

  • @the_elmeister
    @the_elmeister 2 года назад +9

    Train to Flushing-Main St via 42 St; Flushing Express stop timestamps:
    0:14 - 34 St-Hudson Yards {Transfer is available to M34 SBS} [Western Terminal 🟪]
    2:17 - Times Sq-42 St {Transfer is available to (1) (2) (3) [🔴7 Av Line🔴], (N) (Q) (R) (W) [🟡Broadway Line🟡], (A) (C) (E) [🔵8 Av Line🔵] trains; 42 St (S); PABT}
    4:01 - 5 Av {Transfer is available to (B) (D) (F) (M) [🟠6 Av Line🟠] trains}
    5:30 - Grand Central-42 St {Transfer is available to (4) (5) (6) [🟢Lexington Av Line🟢] trains; 42 St (S); Metro-North}
    *42 St Line 🟣*
    *MANHATTAN*
    -----------------------------
    *QUEENS*
    *Flushing Line*
    8:45 - Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    10:09 - Hunters Point Av
    10:50 - *HUNTERS POINT AV PORTAL [LINE GOES ELEVATED]*
    12:02 - Court Square {Transfer is available to (E) (M) [53 St Line 🔵🟠] & (G) trains}
    13:58 - Queensboro Plaza {Transfer is available to (7) LCL & (N) (W) trains}
    16:20 - 33 St (Skipped 🚫)
    17:00 - 40 St (Skipped 🚫)
    17:27 - 46 St (Skipped 🚫)
    18:04 - 52 St (Skipped 🚫)
    18:55 - Woodside-61 St {Transfer is available to (7) LCL train; Q70 SBS to LGA; LIRR}
    20:16 - 69 St (Skipped 🚫)
    20:43 - 74 St-Broadway (Skipped 🚫)
    21:23 - 82 St-Jackson Heights (Skipped 🚫)
    21:53 - 90 St-Elmhurst Av (Skipped 🚫)
    22:22 - Junction Blvd {Transfer is available to (7) LCL train; Q72 to LGA}
    23:46 - 103 St-Corona Plaza (Skipped 🚫)
    24:26 - 111 St (Skipped 🚫)
    25:26 - Mets-Willets Point {Transfer is available to (7) train; Q48 to LGA}
    27:22 - *COLLEGE POINT BLVD PORTAL [LINE GOES UNDERGROUND]*
    30:00 - Flushing-Main St {Transfer is available to Q48 to LGA; Q44 SBS; LIRR} [Eastern Terminal 🟪]

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for this 💪🏼✊🏼

    • @lunausaball8465
      @lunausaball8465 7 месяцев назад

      0:16

  • @flyboii124
    @flyboii124 2 года назад +5

    Man it’s good to have you back! You were missed.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you for the constant support. We hope all is well with you and the family. We faced some challenging times but we were never going to stop. So much more in store.

  • @qolspony
    @qolspony Год назад +1

    Always my favorite section 61st to/from Junction Blvd. I appreciate the speed of the #7 train. Thank you for uploading this!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      Thank you for tuning in. We appreciate the speed of this train as well. We truly love how the camera captures the audio associated with the footage.

  • @keithbrown4683
    @keithbrown4683 Год назад +3

    Another Gr8 line 2 ride.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      It truly is. 🫡🫡

  • @AlexBednarsky
    @AlexBednarsky 2 года назад +24

    Thank you guys!
    You're doing awesome content
    As non-american, I fell in love with New-York, just looking your videos
    And now I'm looking for opportunities to relocate. Imagine how great you are!
    Please, don't cut signal delays or train stops
    It makes videos more natural
    And what do you think about day and night videos on same route?

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +5

      Thank you so much for this. It is truly an honor that our videos can have such an impact on your life that you would consider relocating. That truly means a lot to us. We also love your idea about the day/night videos on the same route. We will speak this over with the team and see what can be done. We hope you continue to like everything else that we have to offer.

  • @zycklacon9588
    @zycklacon9588 2 года назад +1

    Been waiting for this! Tysm!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      And tysm for your support. We truly appreciate it

  • @24sweetroller7
    @24sweetroller7 2 года назад +2

    My "maiden voyage" on the New York Subway began with this train in the summer of 1965. I went on a family trip to the Worlds Fair at Willets Point. I rode on the blue and cream cars that ultimately became the Redbirds. Then along came the R-62's and then the R-142's and probably a few R-188's as well. This train route also began a love affair with the subway. On the back of my 7 t-shirt, it has the name International Express in different languages because of the many ethnic people who ride this line. At the bottom of the shirt, I wrote this item: the Redbirds' last stand: 1963-2003. Thanks for adding this line to your list. It brought back a lot of memories for a Pittsburgh kid who grew up riding streetcars, got his first taste of a subway, and has been addicted ever since!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Aww man. Thank you so much for sharing this. We are absolutely honored that you are able to appreciate our work. Those red birds were a thing of beauty and this system is also a thing of beauty. We are sure that some folks who also remember them being “blue and cream” cars can share your emotions in regards to those trains and to the 7. We hope that we can continue to impress you and bring back more memories.

    • @24sweetroller7
      @24sweetroller7 2 года назад

      @@wtaenyc You're welcome and thank you for providing another wonderful video. Just like your first one with the A Train from the Rockaways to 207 Street, this video brought back a lot of memories of the 7 line from my first ride in '65 to the present day. The redbirds got a new lease on life after a major rebuilding program along with the R-32 brightliners. I hated to see them go, but they will always be a part of my memories for years to come. Thanks so much for your comments. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @tact86
    @tact86 2 года назад +2

    Excellent, Thanks Again for another great video!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We appreciate you!

  • @J0kerHecz
    @J0kerHecz 2 года назад +3

    Wow.... So much has changed since I last visited since idk 09 or 10, by train to visit family there. I used to live in Queens, moved from there to Brooklyn like in 1999 or 2000 then to the Bronx like 2001. Court SQ to Queensboro Plaza took me by surprise, all those large buildings weren't there but wow, the progress from these past few years. Freaking hell, Flushing has more markets than ever before. I remember Circuit City (I think) back in 1998-2000 being in a big building after getting out of the station sheesh.
    This was a nice trip of nostalgia, to see my old City have these tall buildings and markets, the old train line I used to ride from 111th st to Corona Plaza, Junction Blvd to Grand Central, Times Square or even to Flushing st, ever since I was just a kid. God I miss the old red train too. Forgot how beautiful it looks during the night riding a train. I gotta find time to go there, visit my old home.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      It is with great pleasure that we have given you a taste of home once again from a different perspective. Your memories of NYC are amazing and we are sure that they are others that can appreciate your memory as they too may share similar experiences. Those red birds were a thing of beauty and like your relationship with the city, they will truly be missed. We thank you for sharing and we hope you’re able to come back soon. If you do and you take the train or bus, be sure to let the Mta employee know that you appreciate them for their service to NYC, your home.

  • @docphillips5153
    @docphillips5153 2 года назад +4

    Nice production, really like the evening - night video. Thanks for the ride.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We are honored that you are able to appreciate it. Thank you

  • @alvin8737
    @alvin8737 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for another wonderful video!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Our pleasure and thank you for your support to our channel; we truly appreciate it

  • @edkammerman2533
    @edkammerman2533 2 года назад +2

    Thank you , enjoyable as always 🙂

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We appreciate and thank you as well

  • @frankoddo4285
    @frankoddo4285 2 года назад +2

    Awesome footage of the beautiful 7 express train

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much

  • @TheBronxFanner
    @TheBronxFanner 2 года назад +3

    Ooh yes! Can't wait!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Hope you like it

  • @empirestate8791
    @empirestate8791 Год назад +2

    Wow that express is a lot faster than I expected! 30 minutes from Hudson Yards to Flushing isn't bad at all. The train was also going quite slow in some sections, and that could definitely be sped up.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing. We’re thankful for the quick ride indeed as it definitely helps commuters.

  • @larsbrinkborn
    @larsbrinkborn Год назад +2

    What an awesome perspective and sound!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      We appreciate your support.

  • @lecandy1388
    @lecandy1388 2 года назад +3

    What an amazing experience!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We are honored that you appreciate it.

  • @Shawnpee3496
    @Shawnpee3496 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely Awesome!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much

  • @butchvirtravler3281
    @butchvirtravler3281 2 года назад +1

    Glad your posting.
    Super good stuff

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much.

  • @B3Band
    @B3Band 10 месяцев назад +2

    This video is perfect for testing out commute times. Now I know how long from Hudson Yards to 61st-Woodside. Thanks!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  10 месяцев назад

      And thank you for sharing this with us. It's an honor to know the multiple ways the content can assist viewers with riding the subway. #lessanxiety 🫶🫡

  • @Jim-nt7xy
    @Jim-nt7xy Год назад +1

    Pretty LIC skyline. It's been a long time since I rode the 7 line in my childhood, before LIC was gentrified. Thanks for the ride down memory lane!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      It’s truly an honor to contribute to your memories and shoutout to everyone involved in the changes done to LIC; it’s truly a spectacle of an area. Thank you so much for sharing. 🫡

  • @tonyc9260
    @tonyc9260 2 года назад +7

    Holy crap thats awesome 👌 👏 👍 I don't know how you did it but wow 😍 keep up the great work thanks, I wish I could drive a train just like this as a simulation game

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We appreciate you for your support. It would be dope to see in a simulation game for sure. 🤔

    • @iitrapezoid_8243
      @iitrapezoid_8243 2 года назад

      @@wtaenyc It actually already is, the game is called OpenBVE

  • @gilsonanderson5807
    @gilsonanderson5807 Год назад +1

    Amazing! Perfect!good job!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      We appreciate your support.

  • @rodneywilliams3762
    @rodneywilliams3762 2 года назад +2

    Great video use to working in flushing keep up the good work and I am looking forward to the rest of the system 👍

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much and we can't wait for you to see everything else we have in store.

  • @raihanjoy5949
    @raihanjoy5949 8 месяцев назад +2

    (7) And Train 34Th St Hudson Yard Manhattan ♿ To Flushing Main St Queen ♿

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for this; it is truly appreciated and we will be mindful to ensure we continue adding the accessible stations. 🏆🫡

  • @lacruz555
    @lacruz555 3 месяца назад

    From an ASMR perspective, THIS is the best video. I love the sound of the R188s :)

  • @ejandersen2878
    @ejandersen2878 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fascinating, thank you.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for supporting 🏆🫡

  • @titaniumtarzan
    @titaniumtarzan Год назад +1

    That train is fast and smooth on the express track; amazing.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing; It truly is a spectacle indeed.

  • @thomasjamison2050
    @thomasjamison2050 Год назад +1

    I enjoyed this one. My wife's family used to live out in Flushing across from Laguardia.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Shoutout to your wife and your family from the area. We imagine that they too can share some memories as it relates to this line. Respect 🫡

  • @subwayrailfanner9537
    @subwayrailfanner9537 2 года назад +1

    Love it! 👏

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Glad you do 🫡

  • @nomanfest6054
    @nomanfest6054 2 года назад +5

    Great video. Im sad that I was not in the premiere of this MASTApiece (even tho i did have a lil cameo lol) but anyways, AS ALWAYS, great video and keep up the FANTASTIC work you dude are doin. Also ur channel just turned half a year 😃

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your support and yes, shout-out to us for turning half a year. We did NOT expect the channel to do so well so quickly so we owe it to you guys for watching and supporting so Thank you. We hope you can catch our next premiere and hope you like all that we have to come. Thank you

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your support and yes, shout-out to us for turning half a year. We did NOT expect the channel to do so well so quickly so we owe it to you guys for watching and supporting so Thank you. We hope you can catch our next premiere and hope you like all that we have to come. Thank you

  • @edkammerman2533
    @edkammerman2533 Год назад +2

    Every time I watch these videos I see something different. What an amazing feat of construction. Also little things like right before going into the tunnel before the end of the line somebody is shining a flash light at the signal.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      An amazing feat of construction indeed. It is truly special the work that they did and continue to do for this system. We appreciate your support and hope we can continue to earn it. Thank you.

  • @dr.robotnik825
    @dr.robotnik825 Год назад +1

    my home town! 90 st was my stop back in the day. good memories. just went back to visit like 2 days ago

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing. We’re happy you were able to experience it again recently.

  • @seventrain4711
    @seventrain4711 Год назад +2

    Thanks for uploading

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      We appreciate you for your support.

  • @jamallhayden2512
    @jamallhayden2512 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      And thank you for watching.

  • @AVianna0777
    @AVianna0777 Год назад +1

    Wow!!! 👏😍👏

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      We appreciate your support

  • @SOUTHBEATS
    @SOUTHBEATS 2 года назад

    Love it !

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      thank you so much

  • @timosha21
    @timosha21 2 года назад +1

    I'm a tram and I approve this video! Great footage!!!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your support

  • @josepintado3910
    @josepintado3910 Год назад +1

    Great video of the 7 express. Recently I took the Q to 96 street. 72 st, 86 st and 96 st stations where the last 3 stations to visit in the whole system. I started it while in high school in the late 70s and continued in the early 80s. I even did the whole Staten Island system in 2015 or 2016. 🙂

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Wow. What an amazing feat. That is truly inspiring and something that maybe we will do next. We appreciate your support and hope we continue to earn your respect.

  • @Chris-po9lk
    @Chris-po9lk 2 года назад +1

    My personal favorite line!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We hope you like it.

  • @HayleyKiyokoLineBMT
    @HayleyKiyokoLineBMT 2 года назад +1

    Love that ASMR video as well

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We appreciate you.

  • @owancejackie
    @owancejackie 2 года назад +1

    The train was kicking. 👍👍

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Wasn’t it. Sounded beautifully

  • @aqua2poweros699
    @aqua2poweros699 Год назад +4

    The 7 line is the best IRT (A-Division) line out there. And with the it's even better. Do wish it could run on weekends when no planned work is in the works, but as a person who takes the 7 a lot, it is quick, reliable, and useful. btw good job on the video!! Would look for the (7) soon

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      It truly is a special and fun line indeed. Thank you so much for your compliment and we can’t wait for you to see that video soon.

    • @Elevatorelectricgate
      @Elevatorelectricgate 13 дней назад

      UPDATE JUNE 2024: 7 express is not fully express due to the Woodside station undergoing some renovations.

  • @MartinMiller1
    @MartinMiller1 2 года назад +2

    Very impressive fast running!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      We appreciate you. It was a nice run on the express line.

  • @PNCHTACO
    @PNCHTACO Месяц назад

    Seeing flushing feels like entering a whole different city

  • @routeman05
    @routeman05 Год назад +1

    Wow. West Side of Manhattan to Main St Flushing in a 1/2 hour. That train MOVES.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      It really does. Classic

    • @BleuCzech
      @BleuCzech Год назад

      That's what put the rush in rush hour. I knew if I caught the express, and hit the bus in flushing, I'd get to Bayside in 1 hr.

  • @whereisthedollar
    @whereisthedollar 2 года назад +2

    At 9:27 left side, trying too make that train LOL.

  • @willlrodriguez6445
    @willlrodriguez6445 Год назад +1

    I now live in Indiana but I like to take a subway ride and now I can from home thank you 😊

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      We are honored that you can enjoy the experience from your home; especially in great 4K quality.

  • @ColinoDeani
    @ColinoDeani 2 года назад +2

    Makes me feel like Im 6 years old again looking out the front window while my big sister or mom holds me up lmao

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад +1

      It is our pleasure that we can bring back those childhood memories. Thank you so much for sharing and shoutout to your mom and sis for being the real MVP's

  • @markholmes3592
    @markholmes3592 10 месяцев назад +2

    This and the 3 "Red Rocket" are the fastest expresses on the IRT. The R188 might have the edge over the R62 as far as acceleration goes

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  10 месяцев назад

      🏆🏆🫡 thanks for sharing. The R188 just might win that race for sure.

  • @ADPeguero
    @ADPeguero Год назад +4

    @24:25, now that's cool. The middle lane (I assume the express track?) goes above the actual station. Nice!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Great observation. It’s absolutely amazing

    • @user-dj7wv5ok2x
      @user-dj7wv5ok2x 5 месяцев назад

      The reason for the steep incline is because of the junction to the Corona Yard and Shops. The junction is located directly below.

  • @jaymorgenthal9479
    @jaymorgenthal9479 Год назад +2

    Flashing green signals are the new CBTC signal system that the 7 and L use. Right now it’s being “cut in” in sections of the Queens Blvd, 6 ave 8 ave and Culver lines. It’s going to be decades before the entire system is updated.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +2

      Great point and thank you for sharing. We can only send them positive blessings that they are into place sooner that a decade.

  • @SelflessPotato
    @SelflessPotato Год назад +2

    Fun fact: The double crossover at 14:58 is the only track connection between the Flushing line and the rest of the system

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing that information. Something that we are sure is unknown to some.

  • @dylanthepickleseller8750
    @dylanthepickleseller8750 2 года назад +1

    YESSSIR 7 LINE BABY

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We hope you like.

  • @jimmymakmta
    @jimmymakmta Год назад +1

    That 7 line is awsome

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing. It’s truly an awesome ride.

  • @frankc3891
    @frankc3891 2 года назад +2

    Nice takeoff flight at 24:00 and landing afterwards

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      haha, that is a nice perspective. Great observation

  • @jwslijm7278
    @jwslijm7278 2 года назад +1

    I love the location of the camera!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      Thank you so much. We are honored

  • @kenqwe04
    @kenqwe04 2 года назад +3

    Great videos which we need with the loss of the rail fan window with the new equipment. Thank you. The roar on the curve leaving Hudson may be due to the raised ties under the rails amplifying and changing the usual squeal sound. It's so annoying to me that I cover my ears until we pass. The kink in the northbound track after Grand Central may be due to how the river tube was constructed. I believe they constructed from both ends segment by segment and they didn't quite match up when they met. Amazing what they did back then. With the CBTC I notice the signal stays red after the train leaves the station even if it's clear ahead and clears to blinking green when a following train approaches. I find the 7 runs much smoother with CBTC and without the annoying timers. Thanks to Andy Byford for putting still in place a system to straighten out and speed up the system.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад

      Thanks to Andy indeed and everyone else that was apart of making sure that the vision was able to be executed in this manner. We definitely miss the RFW and this is one of the reasons why we started this channel; to bring that back. We have to agree with you, it is truly amazing what they did back then and we are sure that as time goes on, they will continue to do the amazing work to ensure the system gets better, faster, cleaner and much more efficient than it is now. It’ll take time and work but collectively, it can be done. We hope we continue to earn your respect with our content and we appreciate you for leaving an awesome comment.

    • @kenqwe04
      @kenqwe04 Год назад +1

      @@wtaenyc Thanks for your nice comment. You and others are doing what the MTA should do like CTA Chicago does on their You Tube Channel.

    • @user-dj7wv5ok2x
      @user-dj7wv5ok2x 5 месяцев назад

      So, is everyone here saying that there's NO POSSIBLE WAY to get a forward view thru the motorman's cab?!

  • @jimneutron157
    @jimneutron157 2 года назад +24

    Woo Hoo, looks like I was wrong about this channel! Glad to you back with another amazing video! Ok so question - does anyone know why the right turn out of 34th street is so loud & doesn't sound like most other turns in the MTA system? Did they use special tracks or something? I'm not able to figure it out. : / These videos not only show a great clear view of the tunnels but the crazy amount of trash on the trackways. The MTA should really clean the tracks better & maybe also have people on the platform fining those that throw trash on the tracks. Next question - does anyone know how that kink in the tunnel 8:04 from Manhattan to Queens got there? I know it's always been there; I remember it even when I was young back in the 80's & 90's. Guess it couldn't be fixed when they did the Steinway tunnels several years ago. Was it only me or did it seem like the operator was going kind of slow, especially since the train usually drives itself on CBTC? Can the T/O tell CBTC to go slower, looks like he can. Love the way the express goes down the hill from 62nd Street to 61st, much better than when regular signals were in effect. Ok last item - What was up with the tower at Main Street? Did they have a newbie operating the switches? After the local crossed over they could have let the express & local in at the same time since the center & right tracks were free, but instead crossed the express in front of the local. Anyways, great video! Can't wait for the next!

  • @Matthews_Back
    @Matthews_Back 2 года назад +1

    Yessir Purple Rocket Express!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We hope you like it.

  • @cwbalmer
    @cwbalmer Год назад +1

    Brilliant!!! How did you manage to film these? Love em!

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  Год назад +1

      We appreciate your support. We are a team that has the necessary resources.

  • @woodhulltransitauthority675
    @woodhulltransitauthority675 2 года назад +1

    That makes it better

  • @likeistolesumthin
    @likeistolesumthin 2 года назад +1

    This was pretty dope. I hope sometimes y’all can get the 4 train or 5 train.

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We can't wait for you to see them both.

  • @bernardomartinez7002
    @bernardomartinez7002 2 года назад +2

    OMG thank you for doing other home line of minds cant wait to feel the next experience 😁😁😁👍 This brings back when i was 5 and i wanted this🙂

    • @wtaenyc
      @wtaenyc  2 года назад

      We are honored that we can bring you back to your childhood; something that most of us NYC natives shared. How did you like seeing your home line? We hope it was worth the wait.