video(s) ᴴᴰ SPECIAL: R16-R40-R42 Museum Car Movement on the A line!

[Dj Hammers]

Today the museum R16, R40 Slant, and R42 made a trip down to the museum from 207th Street Yard and returned to the yard later that afternoon. What they did down at the museum I'm not sure of, but here's the footage from the move:

Enjoy, and please subscribe!

 

 

 

Also, Mr Railfan was with me and took video as well, but he is unable to post right now. Here is his video. Be sure to check out his other videos as well!

 

[105th St KK QJ JJ J]

Holy Cow...Thanks for posting these, thrilled to see the R-16 in action.

[4P3607]

I saw them earlier that day moving around in 207 st yard. Nice catch.com 

[Thekilomoney11]

OMG I finally get to see an R-16 in action

[nightmare402]

i cant wait till sunday 

 

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 We will meet at the New York Transit Museum, which is located at the corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn.

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[Dj Hammers]

I saw them earlier that day moving around in 207 st yard. Nice catch.com

you must have seen that after I took this video. This move took place around 1pm, the cars were at the museum from before 730am to around 12pm or so.

[R40SlantFan]

Wow, amazing catch! I wonder why the R34 didn't go along.

[Union Tpke]

Wow, amazing catch! I wonder why the R34 didn't go along.

maybe at the museum, like how you are using its name after its overhaul! 

Outstanding catches!

Can't wait to actually see you guys there

[Dj Hammers]

Wow, amazing catch! I wonder why the R34 didn't go along.

The R34 was getting "wheel work" done at 207th Street yard.