I LOVE the clock you added that tells when the train is going to depart, and an awesome video to start off the Memorial weekend, I have a request WTAE, could you possible do the November (N) train from Astoria blvd to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, would love to see the sea beach line and the Coney Island yard.
If you don’t mind here are some suggestions for future videos -7 Super Express -E to/from Jamaica-179th Street (fully express from 179 St to Queens Plaza) -F Culver Express -J / Z Skip-Stop Maybe some late night services as well -3 -5 Shuttle -A Lefferts Shuttle -M Shuttle -R
Back when I lived in NY I used to get off at Brooklyn bridge city hall on the Lexington Ave line, and with my family sometimes, we used to wait for a j train to come around the corner and I would listen to the train turn into the station. This brings back memories of when I used to ride the j line, it was the first train line in NYC that I rode when I was 2. It was that line that I fell in love with the NYC Metro system. Thx so much for the videos that u make.
Those abandon tracks that led to the manhattan bridge south tracks should be re connected to increase capacity since the broadway line is at capacity due to the curve at city hall
J & L lines are the two lines I travel the most whenever I'm in New York. The J to Chauncey Street from the L line. (East 104 Street) transferring @ Broadway Junction
The section from Chambers St to Essex St could be converted to a 4-track line with the “express” tracks terminating at the former. Essex St could construct a new eastbound platform and have the same layout as both Penn Stations and Atlantic Ave-Barclays Ctr. Then, the section from Essex St to Myrtle Ave could be upgraded to a 4-track line and convert Myrtle Ave’s upper level to make it a bi-level express station like 86th St or Nostrand Ave. That way, J and M trains could run like they did in the past but on their own tracks, thus de-interlining them. However, this is unfeasible as there’s the Williamsburg Bridge and the buildings near the elevated section to deal with. So for now, we’re stuck with the Nassau St Line’s abandoned platforms at Canal St and Bowery and the bottleneck with the M due to historical reasons.
Also, train traffic in the financial district doesn’t necessitate more than the current service patterns, thus eliminating the need for the track complexities in that area. Once trolleys were eliminated above ground and across bridges, it was only a matter of time; IMO the opening of the Chrystie St cut was the beginning of the end, because trains could now go from the BMT East to Midtown in one seat. Curiously, several service patterns tried this and failed and that connection sat unused for almost 30 years until the brown M and orange V were eliminated and the 6 Av (M) debuted. Brooklynites from that side of the borough will not give up their one seat ride to Manhattan, and because of that, the Nassau St line will probably never be more than the two track line it is today.
@@urbantransitdevelopers Perhaps this is why all 4-track lines either diverge the local and express tracks from each other or get reduced to 2-track lines before entering the financial district. If you look at Vanshnookenraggen’s track map, you’ll see what I mean.
I’m familiar with his track maps, and I’m a friend of Peter Dougherty, who publishes the track book. Basically the Chrystie St. cut and the reconfiguration of the Manhattan Bridge tracks spelled doom for the express lanes of the Nassau St line. It made more sense when downtown Brooklyn to the financial district was a “loop” in that the south side tracks of the Manhattan Bridge went to downtown Brooklyn and down through the BMT Southern territory (tons and tons of train traffic). Once that line got cut off, as you see in the track maps near Canal St, those became extra and the sole traffic from the Eastern Division wasn’t cost effective anymore. And you are partially right about local/express configs in Manhattan. The old practice of the IRT was to have the locals terminate in Manhattan (1,6) and have the express lines continue into Brooklyn (2,3,4,5). The BMT model was a bit more nuanced since they looked at Brooklyn as the hub and Queens/Manhattan as the “outer boroughs” if that makes sense.
@@urbantransitdevelopers Speaking of the BMT, you’re actually right, even I didn’t spot them. The BMT Broadway Line’s express tracks ended at City Hall’s lower level which is evident by the now-storage tracks in place of where the express tracks would be but have since diverted at Canal St towards the Manhattan Bridge and serves the lower level. As for the BMT Nassau St Line, judging by the track layout, it appears that after disconnecting the Manhattan Bridge connection, the line was to be converted to a 4-track local/express line with the express tracks ending at Chambers St as they do now. The northbound tracks don’t connect to the rest of the line, which is proven by the wall as shown before the train enters Canal St, but getting rid of them would allow such a connection. Although, like you said, it may never happen due to the lack of demand, let alone the lack of space on the Williamsburg Bridge which I pointed out. Also, on the IND Eighth Ave Line, while A express and C local trains both run to Brooklyn, only the express tracks continue; the local tracks end at Chambers St and the platform is named WTC so it’s not a separate station despite being marked on the map as if it was such and is currently used only by E local trains. So C trains switch to the express tracks and are shared with the A in the Cranberry St Tunnel. But regardless of service patterns, the track layout is still express-only before Lower Manhattan.
Another great ride. like the "Train Leaves" countdown. Remember those who gave their all this Memorial Day so we could ride the NYC Subways and our other freedoms.
A couple of nice features I may have noticed for the first time: Your "cell phone" screen goes light to dark when the train goes underground, and you tell when the train enters Queens.
Because it takes the mystery out of what the tunnels look like. I used to press my forehead against the glass when i was younger to see this. The engineering of these tunnels and layouts is fascinating. The fact that most of these tunnels were constructed over 100 YEARS ago with steam shovels still blows my mind.
This is Fulton Street, Transfer is avalible to the 2 3 4 5 A & C trains, Connection is avalible to PATH. I think maybe putting the Z is a bad idea because the Z and J run together. But, I still love Fulton Street station more
Correct. They are speed limits for those timer signals. D means the speed limit for a diverging move across tracks (typically much slower to avoid a derail)
The tracks extend for about 700 feet for storage of spare trains. The upper level for the E however extends more than a half mile and curves southeast before dead-ending. There were plans to go further on both levels. Curiously, there is a center bell mouth that could be used for a connecting track between the two levels, but I about that’ll ever come to be.
What you read might have meant the J/Z was the oldest elevated in the city, now a part of the subway system. The first practical underground NYC subway ran from City Hall up to 42nd Street, turned west to Broadway and headed north to upper Manhattan.
I use to live in NYC and traveled all the subway system, I even road the system for a living at one point as a foot messenger, I love watching these videos, the one and only thing I find disappointing is that NYC & the MTA still haven't licked the graffiti problem. The penalty should be stiffened.
I noticed reading the comments that some have picked up on the visual clues that this video was recorded about 2 years ago. Another clue: people on the platforms are still wearing masks.
Agreed Derek Warren. With that said it’s been in serious discussions for years going back to the 1990s when then NYC Mayor Giuliani proposed extending the “N” to LGA. The local neighborhoods near the proposed “N” extension opposed it. In most cases, the neighborhood along the proposed LIRR/Subway line extensions to the Airport that is a big reason why. As far as JFK AirPort, there is a monorail shuttle that is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the Supthin/Jamaica (Queens) Long Island Railroad Station and “E” and “J” train that is the fastest way from Manhattan currently via Mass Transit.
I vote for the eradication of the z train or going express in nonpeak direction from the byway junction to Marcy Avenue and the same with J Express but during the pm rush the j train would need to switch tracks to let the Zed terminate and get into the yard.
I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and I'm all the way in Kingston, Jamaica. Nothing beats the sights and sounds of NYC subway system
yo in da wrong jamaica mon
Wah gwan brother
And this train goes to Jamaica. Just… it’s the wrong Jamaica 😭
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Looking forward to your Bronx to Brookyln 5 train video!
I LOVE the clock you added that tells when the train is going to depart, and an awesome video to start off the Memorial weekend, I have a request WTAE, could you possible do the November (N) train from Astoria blvd to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, would love to see the sea beach line and the Coney Island yard.
If you don’t mind here are some suggestions for future videos
-7 Super Express
-E to/from Jamaica-179th Street (fully express from 179 St to Queens Plaza)
-F Culver Express
-J / Z Skip-Stop
Maybe some late night services as well
-3
-5 Shuttle
-A Lefferts Shuttle
-M Shuttle
-R
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@@wtaenycIs there any way you guys could publish longer footage of the broad street layup?
No better start to the weekend than a WTAE video! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend🇺🇸
Thank you!
Keep these videos coming! The J Line is not even my line, but I love this video as I do all of your videos.
Back when I lived in NY I used to get off at Brooklyn bridge city hall on the Lexington Ave line, and with my family sometimes, we used to wait for a j train to come around the corner and I would listen to the train turn into the station. This brings back memories of when I used to ride the j line, it was the first train line in NYC that I rode when I was 2. It was that line that I fell in love with the NYC Metro system. Thx so much for the videos that u make.
Mine too
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THANK YOU 😊 for doing my J line. Much APPRECIATED brother 🫡🫡🫡
I Used To Ride The J Train When I Was Little. Thank You For The Full Ride.
Thank u nice video America has beautiful railway infrastructure
Great as always!!! You always do a great job on these videos. Keep them coming.
Again, helping out with my simulation project! ❤ salute
I'm from Melbourne Australia and I may never get to New York, but at least now I know where to go to catch just about any train :)
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Those abandon tracks that led to the manhattan bridge south tracks should be re connected to increase capacity since the broadway line is at capacity due to the curve at city hall
J & L lines are the two lines I travel the most whenever I'm in New York.
The J to Chauncey Street from the L line. (East 104 Street) transferring @ Broadway Junction
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@@langstonreese7077 I corrected it
Already know it will be awesome!
Another wonderful video. It brought back so many memories. Love your work and look forward to next one. Keep it going
Keep Up The Great Video NYC Subways Lines 💯
Phenomenal video
I also travel to Jamaica Centre Occasionally too I just love the NY subway system it's a pleasure for me to ride it
I remember stopping on the abandoned queens bound canal st and Bowery prior to 2004 on a R42 Z train , also the brown M used to run here
This is so cool! 😎 👌🏻
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The section from Chambers St to Essex St could be converted to a 4-track line with the “express” tracks terminating at the former. Essex St could construct a new eastbound platform and have the same layout as both Penn Stations and Atlantic Ave-Barclays Ctr. Then, the section from Essex St to Myrtle Ave could be upgraded to a 4-track line and convert Myrtle Ave’s upper level to make it a bi-level express station like 86th St or Nostrand Ave. That way, J and M trains could run like they did in the past but on their own tracks, thus de-interlining them. However, this is unfeasible as there’s the Williamsburg Bridge and the buildings near the elevated section to deal with. So for now, we’re stuck with the Nassau St Line’s abandoned platforms at Canal St and Bowery and the bottleneck with the M due to historical reasons.
Also, train traffic in the financial district doesn’t necessitate more than the current service patterns, thus eliminating the need for the track complexities in that area. Once trolleys were eliminated above ground and across bridges, it was only a matter of time; IMO the opening of the Chrystie St cut was the beginning of the end, because trains could now go from the BMT East to Midtown in one seat. Curiously, several service patterns tried this and failed and that connection sat unused for almost 30 years until the brown M and orange V were eliminated and the 6 Av (M) debuted. Brooklynites from that side of the borough will not give up their one seat ride to Manhattan, and because of that, the Nassau St line will probably never be more than the two track line it is today.
@@urbantransitdevelopers Perhaps this is why all 4-track lines either diverge the local and express tracks from each other or get reduced to 2-track lines before entering the financial district. If you look at Vanshnookenraggen’s track map, you’ll see what I mean.
I’m familiar with his track maps, and I’m a friend of Peter Dougherty, who publishes the track book. Basically the Chrystie St. cut and the reconfiguration of the Manhattan Bridge tracks spelled doom for the express lanes of the Nassau St line. It made more sense when downtown Brooklyn to the financial district was a “loop” in that the south side tracks of the Manhattan Bridge went to downtown Brooklyn and down through the BMT Southern territory (tons and tons of train traffic). Once that line got cut off, as you see in the track maps near Canal St, those became extra and the sole traffic from the Eastern Division wasn’t cost effective anymore. And you are partially right about local/express configs in Manhattan. The old practice of the IRT was to have the locals terminate in Manhattan (1,6) and have the express lines continue into Brooklyn (2,3,4,5). The BMT model was a bit more nuanced since they looked at Brooklyn as the hub and Queens/Manhattan as the “outer boroughs” if that makes sense.
@@urbantransitdevelopers Speaking of the BMT, you’re actually right, even I didn’t spot them. The BMT Broadway Line’s express tracks ended at City Hall’s lower level which is evident by the now-storage tracks in place of where the express tracks would be but have since diverted at Canal St towards the Manhattan Bridge and serves the lower level. As for the BMT Nassau St Line, judging by the track layout, it appears that after disconnecting the Manhattan Bridge connection, the line was to be converted to a 4-track local/express line with the express tracks ending at Chambers St as they do now. The northbound tracks don’t connect to the rest of the line, which is proven by the wall as shown before the train enters Canal St, but getting rid of them would allow such a connection. Although, like you said, it may never happen due to the lack of demand, let alone the lack of space on the Williamsburg Bridge which I pointed out. Also, on the IND Eighth Ave Line, while A express and C local trains both run to Brooklyn, only the express tracks continue; the local tracks end at Chambers St and the platform is named WTC so it’s not a separate station despite being marked on the map as if it was such and is currently used only by E local trains. So C trains switch to the express tracks and are shared with the A in the Cranberry St Tunnel. But regardless of service patterns, the track layout is still express-only before Lower Manhattan.
The train ride brought me back to my teen years going to HS in East NY back in 1965.
🏆🫡 What are some things you noticed that have changed?
This was really unexpected, I mean seriously!
Another great ride. like the "Train Leaves" countdown. Remember those who gave their all this Memorial Day so we could ride the NYC Subways and our other freedoms.
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When will we get a video from a R211 train set?
Great vid. I wish you could mount the camera higher on the train so that we could see me more of the city.
wäre auch mein Wunsch. aber Video absolut spitze. danke
A suggestion Can you do the m train to metropolitan avenue next?
We need the (A) Train experience video back from Inwood/207th Street to Lefferts Boulevard but this time a R211A
Nice
Amazing abandoned tracks
Love it! Thanks!
Sooner or later I was wondering when we was going to get a j train video
Beautiful trip =)
Hoping you can do the B train to Brighton from Bedford!!
Exactly! I already mentioned that, and it wasn’t done
Leuke update. Nu met relevante informatie.
Have you thought about putting a microphone inside the train to capture the announcements?
Hey ya’ll, great video. I write from Palermo, Sicily, Italy. a.D. 25.V.2024
I miss my hometown
A couple of nice features I may have noticed for the first time: Your "cell phone" screen goes light to dark when the train goes underground, and you tell when the train enters Queens.
Thanks for noticing. What are your thoughts?
“Direct fixation” track on the Archer Avenue Line, R32/42 conductor boards still in place: this footage is at least 2 years old.
What does direct fixation track mean?
@@nybone24 It means exactly what it says it means, track directly fixed to the floor.
M Train, E Train, 2 Train, N Train and G Train are the only ones left now
It has and already has it for Jamaica center
2 to Flatbush, 5 to Flatbush, M to Met remain
Nope, there are more. Also you (just like everyone else here) forgot about the Times Square-grand central shuttle
@@robroy6374 yea I just looked at the playlist may have read one more than once or skipped one, you’re right about S42 💀
7:46 you can see a R32 or R42 in Bowery abandon. Also what time was this recorded at.
Where?
@@nybone24might be a bit late but i think you can see a little peak at 7:31 if you look closely to the right
The letter J and today being my birthday OMG
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Okay okay I see u ur new editing video 🎉🎉
why did the j train switch tracks after chambers street?
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YES ❤❤❤
really gives you a better appreciation for how damn slow this train is
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Yyyeeesssss about time J train
The last ride liner "J" on this line Decenber 2022
Why do i find these videos actually entertaining for some reason? 😂
It’s fine, it’s not weird, it’s relaxing and entertaining for everyone. It’s rlly awesome content.
Because it takes the mystery out of what the tunnels look like. I used to press my forehead against the glass when i was younger to see this. The engineering of these tunnels and layouts is fascinating. The fact that most of these tunnels were constructed over 100 YEARS ago with steam shovels still blows my mind.
When did you record this? 75th St, and Woodhaven Blvd have been undergoing station improvements since early 2023.
I used to live on Van Buren St and would get off at Koskiosco stop. That was 20 years ago today (2024). That’s before Bushwick was gentrified.
Now in TX. I miss the old NYC from 20 years ago. Virgin Mega Store in Union Square and Tower Records in Broadway
Can you do 5 Train to Nereid Avenue please
Late night 4 from New Lots to Woodlawn next?
When did the old Chase Manhattan Bank sign get taken down??
Cool
37:44 extremely sharp
This is Fulton Street, Transfer is avalible to the 2 3 4 5 A & C trains, Connection is avalible to PATH. I think maybe putting the Z is a bad idea because the Z and J run together. But, I still love Fulton Street station more
LOOOOOOOOOL THE M9 AT 50:07
I don't understand, why this road has three routes - J, J express and Z? They all travel on the same route.
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WTAE is Always in top of Things yay💪🏻💪🏼💪🏿😎
J super express
are you going to make a new video ?
This is some good stuff like a Vr game I’m the conductor
does ST GT and D followed by a number mean Station timer (mph) grade timer (mph) and diversion (mph)?
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Correct. They are speed limits for those timer signals. D means the speed limit for a diverging move across tracks (typically much slower to avoid a derail)
Thanks
I’m curious to see what’s beyond Jamaica center…
The tracks extend for about 700 feet for storage of spare trains. The upper level for the E however extends more than a half mile and curves southeast before dead-ending. There were plans to go further on both levels. Curiously, there is a center bell mouth that could be used for a connecting track between the two levels, but I about that’ll ever come to be.
I read this is the oldest Subway line, what would be the oldest station in the city?
Great question. That would be on the 6 line, “City Hall.” Experience it during the 6 train video on the channel. 🫡
What you read might have meant the J/Z was the oldest elevated in the city, now a part of the subway system. The first practical underground NYC subway ran from City Hall up to 42nd Street, turned west to Broadway and headed north to upper Manhattan.
@@wtaenyc Thanks for the reply.
I miss riding the j
Someday those "N TRAIN" videos WILL MAGICALLY RE-APPEAR!!! I don't like LOST videos.....
Exactly
@@robroy6374 That speed in the tunnel approaching Queensboro Plaza. I could watch over and over and over...
When is the next video?
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Alstom 160😍
I use to live in NYC and traveled all the subway system, I even road the system for a living at one point as a foot messenger, I love watching these videos, the one and only thing I find disappointing is that NYC & the MTA still haven't licked the graffiti problem. The penalty should be stiffened.
Thanks for sharing and looking forward to a cleaner system in the future. 🫡
Do the 7 again
Why is it always the R160
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I noticed reading the comments that some have picked up on the visual clues that this video was recorded about 2 years ago. Another clue: people on the platforms are still wearing masks.
How on earth did you get permission to strap a camera to the front of the train 😱
He’s obviously the motorman
@@robroy6374there’s likely a camera on the trains front
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152 Rick Highway
Nice but Fulton Street needs a little TLC.
what a lot of squeaky wheels!!
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R160 j train
M train to middle village
I will never understand why the NYC subway doesn't have a station at JFK or Laguardia. It's a shame because that would be so much more convenient.
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Agreed Derek Warren. With that said it’s been in serious discussions for years going back to the 1990s when then NYC Mayor Giuliani proposed extending the “N” to LGA. The local neighborhoods near the proposed “N” extension opposed it. In most cases, the neighborhood along the proposed LIRR/Subway line extensions to the Airport that is a big reason why.
As far as JFK AirPort, there is a monorail shuttle that is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the Supthin/Jamaica (Queens) Long Island Railroad Station and “E” and “J” train that is the fastest way from Manhattan currently via Mass Transit.
Wtae 😃
looks like they film this in real time then cleaned it up with AI.
I will geT a F train video
W W W W W W W W W W W W
J Skip Stop train
The Z doesn’t exist. Never has, never will.
I vote for the eradication of the z train or going express in nonpeak direction from the byway junction to Marcy Avenue and the same with J Express but during the pm rush the j train would need to switch tracks to let the Zed terminate and get into the yard.
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What
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Thanks!
Your consistent support continues to be appreciated 🫡♾️