Y2Julio Posted August 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 9, 2010 Now this is some really rare cars unlike some of the stuff that gets posted as rare here Not everyday that they come out from their storage. Sorry for the poor quality but I only had my cellphone with me. H&M "Black Car" 503: Manhattan Elevated Instruction Car: August Belmont, Jr's (IRT President) private car; the mineola: Belmont's Desk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted August 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 9, 2010 Very interesting share Julio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 9, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 9, 2010 Ahem... When that "Instruction Car" was built the IRT did not even exist yet (IRT was founded in 1902)! That should read Manhattan Elevated Instruction Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 9, 2010 Ahem... When that "Instruction Car" was built the IRT did not even exist yet (IRT was founded in 1902)! That should read Manhattan Elevated Instruction Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted August 9, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2010 Very interesting indeed, especially the Mineola car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted August 9, 2010 Very interesting indeed, especially the Mineola car. Yup, the H&M car was used to tow the Mineola car out of the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 9, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 9, 2010 Wow those are old, what are their plans with those cars? I know some of them are beyond restoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 9, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 9, 2010 Wow! Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted August 9, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 9, 2010 Wow, didn't see those on Saturday. It was nice meeting you, though. (I was the only one asking about the guest op on the 11-ish trip out using the New Orleans car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted August 10, 2010 Wow, didn't see those on Saturday. It was nice meeting you, though. (I was the only one asking about the guest op on the 11-ish trip out using the New Orleans car) Yeah it came out on Sunday. You were the kid with the sunglasses on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted August 10, 2010 Share #11 Posted August 10, 2010 OMG! These are beautiful, Y2Julio! The ones of the H & M Black Car are especially beautiful. Excellent job! :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted August 10, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks for the Vintages and wow is that a hi-v with that h&m car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted August 10, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 10, 2010 So will we be able to operate the H & M car next year? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 10, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks for the Vintages and wow is that a hi-v with that h&m car? Hi-V's are made of steel. That's the Mineola, IRT president August Belmont's private subway car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted August 10, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 10, 2010 Yeah it came out on Sunday. You were the kid with the sunglasses on? No, I was wearing a blue shirt and a cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted August 16, 2010 Share #16 Posted August 16, 2010 dam nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted August 16, 2010 No, I was wearing a blue shirt and a cap. Mmm I don't remember, should have said something. dam nice find Indeed. Too bad you guys missed out on it when you were down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftrainfan Posted August 16, 2010 Share #18 Posted August 16, 2010 Wow. Really Interesting. I bet they died virgins... LOL! Just yacking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted August 17, 2010 Share #19 Posted August 17, 2010 Mmm I don't remember, should have said something. Indeed. Too bad you guys missed out on it when you were down here. Dont worry I will be back down in a year or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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