EE Broadway Local Posted October 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2010 These are my picks for best outdoor runs in the subway: Grant Avenue To Mott Avenue ***** Features crossing over Jamaica Bay with Broad Channel in the middle; interesting view on the right side between Hammel's Wye and Mott Avenue Local Prospect Park To Coney Island; ( Express Prospect Park To Brighton Beach ***** Freatures great mix of open cut, embankment, and standard New York el; Scenic ride; Historic Avenue H Headhouse; Two-level el at West Eighth Street with the on the Upper level and on the lower level; Interesting area at Newkirk Avenue station; Manny B. crossing (J)/(Z) Essex Street To 121st Street Essex Street To Metropolitan Avenue ***** Features historic el; S-Curve from Fulton Street to Jamaica Avenue along Crescent Street with Crescent Street station on Fulton and Cypress Hills station on The Ave.; (J)/(Z) cross the at Broadway Junction; Myrtle Avenue nice place to trainspot with crossing the (J)/(Z) at grade to access the Myrtle Avenue El; is nice run from ground-level Metropolitan Avenue to el at Fresh Pond Road; Willy B. crossing East 241st Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street Nereid Avenue-East 238th Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street ***** Features original I.R.T. el between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Third Avenue-East 149th Street; Interesting running between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Bronx Park East; Nice run on White Plains Road Dyre Avenue To East 180th Street ***** Features historic former NYW & B ROW; Interesting station architecture; Scenic ride Hunterspoint Avenue To Willets Point ***** Features historic Art-Deco el on Queens Boulevard between Queensborough Plaza and 46th-Bliss Street: Two level Queensborough Plaza nice place to trainspot with (7)and N Q sharing the station Pelham Bay Park To Whitlock Avenue **** Features Whitlock Avenue with great view of curving onto Westchester Avenue and crossing the Bronx River Ninth Avenue To Coney Island **** Features interesting running between 36th Street (underground) and Fort Hamilton Parkway including the two level Ninth Avenue station; Crossing the open cut Sea Beach N line at 62d Street-New Utrecht Avenue station; Curve from New Utrecht Avenue onto 86th Street at the Eighteenth Avenue station; Manny B. crossing Broadway Junction To Rockaway Parkway **** Features amazing run from Bushwick Avenue-Aberdeen Street station (underground) to Broadway Junction; Crosses the J/Z at Broadway Junction and 3 at (Livonia Avenue); Interesting run from ground level Rockaway Parkway to el at Sutter Avenue - East 105th Street featured New York City's only grade crossing until 1973 161st Street-Yankee Stadium To Woodlawn **** Features a nice view of Yankee Stadium; Mosholu Parkway station West 122d To West 133d Street And Dyckman Street To West 242d Street **** Features historic Manhattan Valley viaduct and station at 125th Street; Nice views from 225th Street station; Manhattan's only outdoor runs (West 122d Street to West 133d Street and Dyckman Street to West 225th Street; Broadway Bridge crossing Sutter Avenue/ Rutland Road To New Lots Avenue *** Features 3 crossing the L at Junius Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted October 29, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2010 Here's one for now... Clinton Washington Avs - Hoyt Schermerhorn very fast run the switch just before Lafayette Av jerks the train hard as hell speeding down those sharp curves between Lafayette Av and Hoyt makes me feel as if I'm on a roller coaster! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abba Posted October 29, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2010 Here's one for now... Clinton Washington Avs - Hoyt Schermerhorn very fast run the switch just before Lafayette Av jerks the train hard as hell speeding down those sharp curves between Lafayette Av and Hoyt makes me feel as if I'm on a roller coaster! :cool: That's not an outdoor run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted October 29, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 29, 2010 Here are my best: From Marcy Av to Myrtle Av From Kings Highway to Coney Island because I love the view of the Coney Island Yard From 9 Av to Coney Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted October 29, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 29, 2010 I agree with the OP's thoughts on the A to Mott Ave-absolutely gorgeous view of some of the last pieces of (relatively) undisturbed aquatic life in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted October 29, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 29, 2010 The from Jackson Av to Dyre Av and the from Whitlock Av to Pelham Bay Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted October 29, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 29, 2010 going from 86th St to Coney Island, going through CIY and seeing inside the buildings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted October 29, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2010 from Caroll Street to Smith-9 Street It goes up a steep viaduct with an impeccable view Jamaica Bay Manhattan Bridge-on the Broadway side of the bridge, you have a view of another amazing bridge Dyre Avenue-it looks so scenic, almost like a commuter railroad I like the stretch from Citi Field to Main Street. Even though the Mets suck, it's still a nice looking ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted October 29, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2010 (J)/(Z) from Marcy Avenue to Myrtle Avenue. That curve the train hits after Hewes Street is pure awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted October 29, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2010 That's not an outdoor run. Oh sh*t your right! I was'nt paying attention much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted October 29, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 29, 2010 These are my picks for best outdoor runs in the subway: Grant Avenue To Mott Avenue ***** Features crossing over Jamaica Bay with Broad Channel in the middle; interesting view on the right side between Hammel's Wye and Mott Avenue Local Prospect Park To Coney Island; ( Express Prospect Park To Brighton Beach ***** Freatures great mix of open cut, embankment, and standard New York el; Scenic ride; Historic Avenue H Headhouse; Two-level el at West Eighth Street with the on the Upper level and on the lower level; Interesting area at Newkirk Avenue station; Manny B. crossing (J)/(Z) Essex Street To 121st Street Essex Street To Metropolitan Avenue ***** Features historic el; S-Curve from Fulton Street to Jamaica Avenue along Crescent Street with Crescent Street station on Fulton and Cypress Hills station on The Ave.; (J)/(Z) cross the at Broadway Junction; Myrtle Avenue nice place to trainspot with crossing the (J)/(Z) at grade to access the Myrtle Avenue El; is nice run from ground-level Metropolitan Avenue to el at Fresh Pond Road; Willy B. crossing East 241st Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street Nereid Avenue-East 238th Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street ***** Features original I.R.T. el between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Third Avenue-East 149th Street; Interesting running between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Bronx Park East; Nice run on White Plains Road Dyre Avenue To East 180th Street ***** Features historic former NYW & B ROW; Interesting station architecture; Scenic ride Hunterspoint Avenue To Willets Point ***** Features historic Art-Deco el on Queens Boulevard between Queensborough Plaza and 46th-Bliss Street: Two level Queensborough Plaza nice place to trainspot with (7)and N Q sharing the station Pelham Bay Park To Whitlock Avenue **** Features Whitlock Avenue with great view of curving onto Westchester Avenue and crossing the Bronx River Ninth Avenue To Coney Island **** Features interesting running between 36th Street (underground) and Fort Hamilton Parkway including the two level Ninth Avenue station; Crossing the open cut Sea Beach N line at 62d Street-New Utrecht Avenue station; Curve from New Utrecht Avenue onto 86th Street at the Eighteenth Avenue station; Manny B. crossing Broadway Junction To Rockaway Parkway **** Features amazing run from Bushwick Avenue-Aberdeen Street station (underground) to Broadway Junction; Crosses the J/Z at Broadway Junction and 3 at (Livonia Avenue); Interesting run from ground level Rockaway Parkway to el at Sutter Avenue - East 105th Street featured New York City's only grade crossing until 1973 161st Street-Yankee Stadium To Woodlawn **** Features a nice view of Yankee Stadium; Mosholu Parkway station West 122d To West 133d Street And Dyckman Street To West 242d Street **** Features historic Manhattan Valley viaduct and station at 125th Street; Nice views from 225th Street station; Manhattan's only outdoor runs (West 122d Street to West 133d Street and Dyckman Street to West 225th Street; Broadway Bridge crossing Sutter Avenue/ Rutland Road To New Lots Avenue *** Features 3 crossing the L at Junius Street The N/Q from Astoria to Queensboro Plaza as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaramelFrapp Posted October 30, 2010 Share #12 Posted October 30, 2010 East 241st Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street Nereid Avenue-East 238th Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street ***** Features original I.R.T. el between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Third Avenue-East 149th Street; Interesting running between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Bronx Park East; Nice run on White Plains Road Pelham Bay Park To Whitlock Avenue **** Features Whitlock Avenue with great view of curving onto Westchester Avenue and crossing the Bronx River Ditto! :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Local Posted October 30, 2010 Share #13 Posted October 30, 2010 between 8th Avenue and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue It is easy to see the LIRR Bay Ridge Branch between 59th Street and New Utrecht Avenue, it runs fast, and you can see the Coney Island Yard Shops and trains there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted October 30, 2010 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2010 from Coney Island to 8th Avenue (Same reasons as Coney said) ( from Prospect Park to Brighton Beach (Love the scenery, and the express tracks offer some fast service) from East 180th Street to Dyre Avenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted October 30, 2010 Share #15 Posted October 30, 2010 These are my picks for best outdoor runs in the subway: Grant Avenue To Mott Avenue ***** Features crossing over Jamaica Bay with Broad Channel in the middle; interesting view on the right side between Hammel's Wye and Mott Avenue Local Prospect Park To Coney Island; ( Express Prospect Park To Brighton Beach ***** Freatures great mix of open cut, embankment, and standard New York el; Scenic ride; Historic Avenue H Headhouse; Two-level el at West Eighth Street with the on the Upper level and on the lower level; Interesting area at Newkirk Avenue station; Manny B. crossing (J)/(Z) Essex Street To 121st Street Essex Street To Metropolitan Avenue ***** Features historic el; S-Curve from Fulton Street to Jamaica Avenue along Crescent Street with Crescent Street station on Fulton and Cypress Hills station on The Ave.; (J)/(Z) cross the at Broadway Junction; Myrtle Avenue nice place to trainspot with crossing the (J)/(Z) at grade to access the Myrtle Avenue El; is nice run from ground-level Metropolitan Avenue to el at Fresh Pond Road; Willy B. crossing East 241st Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street Nereid Avenue-East 238th Street To Third Avenue-East 149th Street ***** Features original I.R.T. el between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Third Avenue-East 149th Street; Interesting running between East Tremont Avenue-West Farms Square and Bronx Park East; Nice run on White Plains Road Dyre Avenue To East 180th Street ***** Features historic former NYW & B ROW; Interesting station architecture; Scenic ride Hunterspoint Avenue To Willets Point ***** Features historic Art-Deco el on Queens Boulevard between Queensborough Plaza and 46th-Bliss Street: Two level Queensborough Plaza nice place to trainspot with (7)and N Q sharing the station Pelham Bay Park To Whitlock Avenue **** Features Whitlock Avenue with great view of curving onto Westchester Avenue and crossing the Bronx River Ninth Avenue To Coney Island **** Features interesting running between 36th Street (underground) and Fort Hamilton Parkway including the two level Ninth Avenue station; Crossing the open cut Sea Beach N line at 62d Street-New Utrecht Avenue station; Curve from New Utrecht Avenue onto 86th Street at the Eighteenth Avenue station; Manny B. crossing Broadway Junction To Rockaway Parkway **** Features amazing run from Bushwick Avenue-Aberdeen Street station (underground) to Broadway Junction; Crosses the J/Z at Broadway Junction and 3 at (Livonia Avenue); Interesting run from ground level Rockaway Parkway to el at Sutter Avenue - East 105th Street featured New York City's only grade crossing until 1973 161st Street-Yankee Stadium To Woodlawn **** Features a nice view of Yankee Stadium; Mosholu Parkway station West 122d To West 133d Street And Dyckman Street To West 242d Street **** Features historic Manhattan Valley viaduct and station at 125th Street; Nice views from 225th Street station; Manhattan's only outdoor runs (West 122d Street to West 133d Street and Dyckman Street to West 225th Street; Broadway Bridge crossing Sutter Avenue/ Rutland Road To New Lots Avenue *** Features 3 crossing the L at Junius Street ..you pretty much said em all lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted October 31, 2010 Share #16 Posted October 31, 2010 ^^ I was just gonna say something similar to that... Yuki does the same thing, in these types of questions.... Just say you like 'em all & be done with it... lol... anyway, outdoor runs... hmm... IMO: - the in the rockaways, plus broad channel & howard beach (guess I'll ride the QM17 tomorrow... and take the train home...thanks) - the express b/w Queensboro plz. & Willets pt. - the Franklin av ^^ those would be the 3 I favor the most.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 2, 2010 Share #17 Posted November 2, 2010 The entire (J)/(Z) run from Marcy to Jamaica, with Marcy to Myrtle being the best part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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