Daniel The Cool Posted November 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2009 I thought I share this with you guys. $25, Museum members $20, Children (5 - 17) $15 Andrew Sparberg, transit historian, leads this tour of the historic train. Ride the rails from Jamaica to Lower Manhattan as you learn about rapid transit in 1885, the initial route of the Nassau Street Express, and how route changes throughout the decades have reflected each new era in a unique way. We'll conclude on the Lower East Side with an optional stop for a quick nosh at the famous Katz's Deli (not included in tour cost). So anyone is going to attend this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted November 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2009 Are they bringing out any of the classic trains or is it just a tour on a regular R160? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 9, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 9, 2009 It's a tour, it is not a nostalgia train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2009 I rather go on a tour that would cost me a $2.25 fare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2009 The 2.25 kind of tour doesn't come with any kind of history attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2009 The 2.25 kind of tour doesn't come with any kind of history attached. Well.....thats when we can do some research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2009 The 2.25 kind of tour doesn't come with any kind of history attached. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted November 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2009 I rather go on a tour that would cost me a $2.25 fare! True that. If i were to spend more it would be a Nostalgic ride or something special. Like Shop access.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 10, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2009 You get what you pay for. Thats the thing with most railfans, their CHEAP! This sounds interesting, but I have plans that day. I'm going to see that Christmas thing at Radio City (No, it was not my choice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted November 10, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted November 10, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2009 These tours are wastes of money. You see things that you can see for the normal fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 10, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 10, 2009 Thats the thing with most railfans, their CHEAP! Agreed 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted November 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2009 The line is historic. The oldest section opened in 1885, making it older than the I.R.T.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted November 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 10, 2009 These tours are wastes of money. You see things that you can see for the normal fare. Acutally no you can't b/c I did a tour last year around the vicinity of Broadway Junction, Highland Blvd, Van Siclen Avenue. We took the to 111th Street walked around the vicinity North Richmond Hill to the abandoned ex-Montauk Branch Long Island Rail Road and we got back on the to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer walked to the area of York College and Kings Park on 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue. I paid $20 for the tour and I got my money worth. I never seen such beautiful houses in Brooklyn and Queens. Though the tour wasn't about the line excatly but it was about the neighborhood around the line. To me thats more than enough history I have learned, I had a wonderful time and I will do it again if I have to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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