Parade of vintage trains in Brooklyn {NYC} | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

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I received an email about this and thought that it would be useful to post it here.

This is right in METCA’s backyard! Be sure to visit the new METCA website! www.metca.org

Archive - New York Transit Museum

"Be advised that again this year, there will be an "all-day" parade of vintage subway and elevated trains in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. The event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 16th and on Sunday, June 17th 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There is no extra charge to ride all day on all the equipment types other than a single subway fare to enter the system. It's quite a bargain, considering the prices of fan trips these days. It will be possible to ride on many types of historic trains, including wooden Brooklyn Union Elevated cars with open gates, dating back to 1903 !! Bring your cameras."

Jeff Marinoff

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5/31/1811:13 PM

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Two23OGR Forum Member

Hopefully they won't end up full of graffiti. rolleyes

Kent in SD

5/31/1811:35 PM

Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I remember those open gate cars on the old Myrtle Ave. El - rode from Navy St. to the junction with the Broadway El and sometimes to Fresh Pond Road. Those Canarsie line cars were also unique.

nvocc5OGR Forum Member

Thanks for sharing.

6/1/184:32 AM

prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The R1 and the R40's are my favorites! thumb

RailRideOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Two23 posted:
Hopefully they won't end up full of graffiti.

Kent in SD

Well, the regular trains aren't (nor are the stations) and haven't for many years now.

I'd think they have a pretty good chance of remaining pristine.

---PCJ

6/1/183:51 PM

351_DD-1OGR Forum Member

Was green the original color of the R-1's? All I remember is a grimy brown.

6/1/188:47 PM

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