Which line do you think represents the NYC Subway?

[TrainFanatic 1]

I think the line represents the NYC Subway.

 

Why?

 

• runs on all 4 types of subway tracks (subway, open-cut, embankment and elevated)
  
• terminates at the well known and lively Coney Island
  
• runs through popular neighborhoods (Brighton Beach, Sheepshed Bay, Coney Island, Astoria etc)
  
• fast express service in Manhattan
  
• very scenic
  
• frequent service
  

 

[LRG 217]

I'd have to say the . It's the second longest line in the TA and operates very frequently (four-six minutes; 14-15 TPH). Its elevated segment is higher than any other in the system (91 feet). It also allows a good view of the yard between Neptune Avenue and Avenue X.

[FlushingIRT 0]

The it is Elevated, and It is the International Express.

[Guest Charles]

How could you not argue against the train? Duke Ellington made it famous worldwide...

 

Can't beat the scenery in the Rockaways

Longest subway line

Nice express runs

Covers a wide variety of neighborhoods

And a whole lot of other reasons too.

[Ftrainfan 13]

I think the line represents the NYC Subway.

 

Why?

• elevated portion in Queens
  
• fast underground express service in Manhattan and Brooklyn
  
• it's open-cut portion in lower Brooklyn
  
• terminates at the well know Coney Island
  

 

CORRECTION!!! The runs express in brooklyn ONLY now due the train elimination.

[NX Express 292]

I think the line represents the NYC Subway.

 

Why?

• elevated portion in Queens
  
• fast underground express service in Manhattan and Brooklyn
  
• it's open-cut portion in lower Brooklyn
  
• terminates at the well know Coney Island
  

Isn't the Broadway Local now?

How could you not argue against the train? Duke Ellington made it famous worldwide...

 

Can't beat the scenery in the Rockaways

Longest subway line

Nice express runs

Covers a wide variety of neighborhoods

And a whole lot of other reasons too.

Agreed. Take the Train has forever immortalized the line.

[lilbluefoxie 820]

the Lexington Ave Express route

[ColumbiaDeath 0]

Everyone here has had great suggestions with very good reasoning to back them up.

 

I'm going to suggest an alternative, however.

 

The train represents the True NYC Subway. Poorly maintained stations and equipment and poorly executed service.

[TrainFanatic 1]

How could you not argue against the train? Duke Ellington made it famous worldwide...

 

Can't beat the scenery in the Rockaways

Longest subway line

Nice express runs

Covers a wide variety of neighborhoods

And a whole lot of other reasons too.

 

Sure the is a great line but the has a little bit of everything. Ex; open cut, elevated, underground, etc. Just my opinion. B)

[NX Express 292]

Sure the is a great line but the has a little bit of everything. Ex; open cut, elevated, underground, etc. Just my opinion. B)

 

Line:

Elevated: Grant Avenue - Lefferts Blvd.

Underground: Everything in Manhattan and Brooklyn

River Tube: Cranberry Street

Embankment (I guess): Howard Beach - Broad Channel, IIRC Broad Channel - Far Rock

Only thing it's missing is open cut. However, the also has the song, the longest one-seat ride, and the longest distance between stations.

[checkmatechamp13 2,504]

I'm going to disagree with all of you and say the train.

 

- Runs all all 4 types of subway tracks (subway, open-cut, embankment, elevated)

- Runs express in one of the boroughs (Not an all-local train)

- Passes through Coney Island

- Passes through interesting neighborhoods (Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Astoria (as a result of eliminating the )

- Basically, the with a twist.

[Brighton Local 703]

Definitely the or Trains..

[East New York 4,104]

I would say the train first, the (4)/(6) second, then the last. Why?? Because the A train is synonymous with NYC. Then the Lex and Main St lines are in lots of movies. And let's not forget J. Lo made the popular.

[TrainFanatic 1]

I'm going to disagree with all of you and say the train.

 

- Runs all all 4 types of subway tracks (subway, open-cut, embankment, elevated)

- Runs express in one of the boroughs (Not an all-local train)

- Passes through Coney Island

- Passes through interesting neighborhoods (Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Astoria (as a result of eliminating the )

- Basically, the with a twist.

 

Agreed! I'm definitly going with my now! I almost forgot that it was exteded to Queens.

[Queens Surface 434]

The really does represent the NYC Subway...The Taking of Pelham 123 and the behind it for being the International Express and then the for being the longest route in the system.

[Urbanfortitude 123]

How anyone could say anything other than the is beyond me but oh well. Definitely the .

[MattTrain 3,120]

The is the best longest express section, and the is the International Express.

[Ridgewoodian 0]

C'mon, where's the love for the , people? It's arguably NYC's newest line; it passes through a wide variety of neighborhoods - sleepy Middle Village, up and coming Ridgewood, cutting edge Bushwick, past hip Williamsburg, the Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Midtown Manhattan, and the many wonderful semi-foreign lands along the QB; it begins and ends in Queens, which is the true beating heart of the City; it runs along the Avenue of the AMERICAS, yo; it's route is the strangest in the city; it offers wonderful views from the Willie B; it's been the incessant talk of foamers for months, if not years; and most importantly, it's my damn train.

 

Not convinced? Then the .

[JubaionBx12+SBS 424]

I think the and lines are a great representation of the current NYC Subway system. Those lines are no longer running and the entire subway system could have that fate if the MTA budget gets a lot worse.

[LRG 217]

I think the and lines are a great representation of the current NYC Subway system. Those lines are no longer running and the entire subway system could have that fate if the MTA budget gets a lot worse.

 

I agree. Two good and USEFUL lines that had to fall to the axe because of the MTA's screw-ups.