Etoile Posted March 19, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2010 Hi everybody! I am a longtime railfan living in DC. Our metro system is great, but I really love the NYC subway system. I used to date somebody who lived in Midtown, so I got familiar with the subway around that area, but that was about it. That the MTA keeps so many lines, trains, etc. running simultaneously is so amazing to me. WMATA's system is so easy compared to the MTA! And I love the history of the NYC subway, that it's been around long enough to have "discoveries" - that is, in DC, everything is recent and known, but in NYC you have the 1912 discovery of the Beach Pneumatic tube, the 1980 discovery of Atlantic Ave Tunnel, etc. And I love the freedom NYC riders have. In DC, you cannot eat or drink on the train...in NYC, there are newsstands selling food IN the stations! And although it's nice not to be panhandled on your morning commute here in DC, I love that the character of the NYC subway allows for it. As for me, I am a student at Gallaudet University here in DC, and I've lived in the DC area my whole life. I'm 29 and I've been married for 12 years (legally for 1 year thanks to CT). If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Hawaii or New York City. So that's me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concourse Express Posted March 19, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2010 Since I have not said so yet, welcome to NYCTF, Etoile!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted March 19, 2010 Thank you! And thanks for all your helpful answers already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted March 19, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2010 Welcome to NYC Transit Forums! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted March 19, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2010 Welcome aboard the forums! I'm going to DC this Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted March 19, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 19, 2010 Hello, and welcome to the forums, Etoile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted March 19, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2010 Hey aNd Welcome to Nyctf where you can learn about The MTA(nyc) or any of the Regional area transportation or Global with just 1 click away .=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted March 20, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 20, 2010 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted March 20, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 20, 2010 Welcome aboard, WMATA/(MTA) Fan Etoile!! My friend and me of us went to DC for 1-day visit during Pre-Blizzard on Friday, February 5th, 2010!! Our 11:59pm Mega Bus out of DC was cancel, so nice dispatcher let us on 5:30pm bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted March 20, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 20, 2010 Welcome to the Forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted March 20, 2010 Welcome aboard, WMATA/(MTA) Fan Etoile!!My friend and me of us went to DC for 1-day visit during Pre-Blizzard on Friday, February 5th, 2010!! Our 11:59pm Mega Bus out of DC was cancel, so nice dispatcher let us on 5:30pm bus. You were lucky to get out of here just in time! Most businesses, schools, and the government closed early on that Friday. I was snowed in for 10 days after that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted March 21, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 21, 2010 Welcome to the board i like those Flyer LFRs you have down there :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted March 21, 2010 Welcome to the board i like those Flyer LFRs you have down there :tup: I would say thanks, but I don't ever ride the bus systems around here! One of the perils of living in the suburbs is I take my car everywhere, unless I can take Metro (rail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted March 25, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 25, 2010 Hi Etoile and welcome aboard! 70(EE) 70(E) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted March 27, 2010 Share #15 Posted March 27, 2010 Hi everybody! I am a longtime railfan living in DC. Our metro system is great, but I really love the NYC subway system. I used to date somebody who lived in Midtown, so I got familiar with the subway around that area, but that was about it. That the MTA keeps so many lines, trains, etc. running simultaneously is so amazing to me. WMATA's system is so easy compared to the MTA! And I love the history of the NYC subway, that it's been around long enough to have "discoveries" - that is, in DC, everything is recent and known, but in NYC you have the 1912 discovery of the Beach Pneumatic tube, the 1980 discovery of Atlantic Ave Tunnel, etc. And I love the freedom NYC riders have. In DC, you cannot eat or drink on the train...in NYC, there are newsstands selling food IN the stations! And although it's nice not to be panhandled on your morning commute here in DC, I love that the character of the NYC subway allows for it. Welcome aboard. I'm a New Yorker but I love the Washington DC Metro. It is one of the top systems in the world. Stations are ornate and clean. Trains have cushioned seats. Since the DC Metro bans eating and drinking, there are hardly any rats. Enjoy your stay at NYCTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks all! Forest Glen, I noticed your username - and you're the only other person I've seen with the WMATA symbol as your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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