BMT Sea Beach Line: Queens-Bound R32 N Train Ride (12/26/2000)

Phase II R32 N Train ride (lead car: Phase II 3565) from Coney Island via Sea Beach Line, 4th Avenue Express, Montague Street Tunnel, Broadway Local and Astoria Line to Ditmars Boulevard on December 26, 2000.

[@nyy776]

No matter how many times I hear it, the sound of the R32 doors closing always makes me smile.

[@r42productions69]

It's cool seeing the BMT Broadway stations before the renovations!!!

[@AjaniDGleason]

I’m, once again, satisfied with another video!

[@akduh01]

Simply Spectacular! I love the symphony of steel. The R32s were best known for. I also love hearing the old track before the existence of continuous welded rail(CWR) crap on subways. The ding and dent pattern as well as the joint gaps as the wheels went over them is wonderful. I miss that so much here in Philly on the el. The R32s really moved back then before the governor restricting their speeds became common place screwing up their performance making them look bad in front of NTTs.

[@holzman00]

CWR is the way to go

[@GeneralHawk505]

For the first time I'm actually amazed to see a real nice R32 video. I gotta show you some really old footage Chao.

[@rayewaddell9668]

Knuckles from the Super Subway Brothers would love to see this.

[@GeneralHawk505]

he is a fake friend. he also never showers nor does he eat . when you get close to him take a real good smell he smells like a garbage can and rotting organs.

[@fatgar01]

@@GeneralHawk505 bruh

[@Sonic57053]

@@GeneralHawk505 wrong just wrong no respect at all, go get a real life kid

[@morganlimes]

@@GeneralHawk505 WHAT? lmao

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I love this video! Great memories of my childhood riding the subway from Astoria Queens to Manhattan on weekends with my mom and brother.

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

This must be rare for me to see on KZbin to watch tonight. : )

[@TheChocolat]

I was 19 years old and it was the year when I first rode the MTA trains; been riding them everyday now

[@TheChocolat]

@Lighthouse in the Storm in the past was awesome...fast forward 2 decades later...terrible🤬

[@davidng2336]

As of January 9, 2022, the R32s have been officially retired from service following a farewell tour on the Q train. RIP: 1964-2022

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

I did not know DeKalb had a missing section of wall where you could see passing trains!

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

Queensboro plaza looks so different back then

[@nkhoziqwei2272]

The beautiful childhood memories

[@salimmchinda]

Thanks, nice video.

[@tmalone2530]

I wish it were 2000 again.

[@r62aguy85]

T Malone because if the NTT taking over

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

I admit, it would be fun to ride the old trains under old service patterns. But I'd miss all of the things that we now have as a convenience (knowing when the train will come, being able to take HD pics/videos on a handheld device, listening to music that we can program easily, using the internet while we wait for the train). And aside from the tech, going between Manhattan and Brooklyn was a hassle because of the bridge construction (the reason why the N train was a Montague tunnel local line then), and the 63rd Street line was a tunnel to nowhere, and many stations were in a worse condition

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

I miss the year 2000 I think the trains were clean at that time

[@darrylreedy5079]

@@kinkisharyocoasters Yes, that bridge construction was a mess. Then they closed the north side tracks for three years, and the B and D trains couldn’t run into Brooklyn

[@OfficialJakeTransit]

1:02 My favorite station!

[@taeshawnwilson6853]

Miss these days

[@GojiMet86]

I'm glad someone recorded this ride. Unfortunately, I was too young to record one and when I finally started taking pictures, it was too late. Also, lol at that guy at 2:20 asking to move back. Also at 55:20 , what luck you had running into other railfans. At 1:13:33, one can see the old tower that was demolished. I had forgotten about that. 1:22:34 That old Ditmars Tower on the right was finally removed in mid 2017. It lasted a long time, but it hadn't been in use for many years. The tower at the station was new. Also notice the Astoria stations painted in blue.

[@jimmymakmta]

That N line is an exciting line, in my opinion

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

You sure had a big day going back and forth since you also filmed the Q earlier

[@cryo_life]

The old 8th ave station looks way different from now!

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

At the time, if you wanted upbeat music to listen to as you watched from the front window as the train barreled down the track, you needed a walkman

[@samuelcolon542]

Does anybody know when Lawrence st station closed. Can u still see it

[@cryo_life]

Ah... the classic 8th Ave Station!

[@evrytnik6500]

I Love This Video Very Good It Is A Very Excellent Video. I Love The R32 Subway Cars On The N Line. The R32 Subway Cars Are Very Best And Excellent On The N Line

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

Many of the stations on the broadway line were really dull at the time. Canal street now has the very pleasant chinese decorations and 23rd street has the artwork with hats. although i do miss when times square had the baked enamel signs

[@nycfanner_205]

The Astoria Line stations has the walls and now colorful glass

[@NevaSellmySoul]

I was in Deleware wen this was filmed

[@christopherdavids4614]

N-Broadway Express (11/7/2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021-

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen All N Trains Will Be Making All Local Stops between DeKalb Avenue and 8TH Avenue in Both Directions on The Late Nights and The Weekends Only

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen All N Trains between Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard, Queens and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn in Both Directions at All Times

[@NevaSellmySoul]

I was 8 years old

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All The Videos of The R-40M N Train?

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All The Videos of The R-68A N Train?

[@user-gc6zl1wx6u]

I'm the R160 W train! Wow! The 36th Avenue station looks so different!

[@CR1Creative]

Is it possible to replicate an R32

[@ryadhadbi2095]

my stop is 20 av and iconic MAD was still there damn how long has it been there?? OMG THE TUBE THINGYS WHEN YOUR ABOUT TO ENTER NEW UTRECHT AVE WERENT THERE HOLY CRAP Throwback when Atlantic Barclays was called Pacific St

[@afrac3302]

gave it a million likes

[@christopherdavids4614]

N-Broadway Express (2/22/2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010)

[@jeremyamodeo852]

@ Chao hwa Chen do you have any videos of the W train via Astoria Express?

[@chaohwac]

Jeremy Amodeo Nope.

[@jeremyamodeo852]

Ok

[@mariogeis9558]

happy birthday alfred

[@mariogeis9558]

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[@dhealy3154]

Operated all up and down the N line during the sea beach renovations…

[@tmalone2530]

The old Lawrence St @ 34:12!

[@christopherdavids4614]

Toure M Lawrence Street-MetroTech

[@Power-9Hunnid]

I'm assuming that was a (D) Train that was leaving DeKalb Avenue.

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

I would agree. I believe the orange (Q) was all slants at the time

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have Anymore Videos of The N Train?

[@chaohwac]

That’s about it.

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All Other Videos of The N Train between Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard, Queens and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn by Making All Local Stops in Both Directions?

[@chaohwac]

No more videos

[@metrorailfan2334]

If im not mistaken 3565 is still running on the C line

[@chaohwac]

3565 was out of service in September 2008 and was reefed outside of Maryland Eastern Shore.

[@m0dze1532]

All phase 2 cars are scrapped except 2

[@RailfannerOfNewYork]

@@m0dze1532 3350-3351 and 3352-3353

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

@@chaohwac yeah, I think all of the CI R32s went to Jamaica once the R143s pushed a bunch of R40/M/42 trains south. the 32s running on the C until recently (or J/Z) have likely been at 207/Pitkin for ages

[@amirdixon6896]

The Peoples Train⚡

[@SuperShinxOne]

The Badass of Broadway!

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen All N Trains Will Be Making Express Stops between After DeKalb Avenue and 8TH Avenue (Coney Island Bound) and After 8TH Avenue and DeKalb Avenue (Manhattan Bound) in Both Directions on The Weekdays Only

[@MichaelBrown-uv2qg]

It's NYC Subway 2000.

[@christopherdavids4614]

Michael Brown YES

[@christopherdavids4614]

Michael Brown YES

[@timosha21]

I'm a train and I approve this video! Choo choo! :D

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen All N Trains between Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard, Queens and Gravesend-86TH Street, Brooklyn in Both Directions at All Times

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen All N Trains between Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard, Queens and Gravesend-Kings Highway, Brooklyn in Both Directions at All Times

[@hallbatson155]

Q train r32 september 11 2001

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen I See Your Photos of The R-32 N Train

[@NevaSellmySoul]

Bay Ridge

[@soundshaper]

It'd be great if the channel owner or somebody could upgrade these older videos to increase the clarity and resolution with AI scaling. I'd like to compare the graffiti and see what's still around in the later My Experience videos from 2022 through 2024 of these same subway lines.

[@TheHomicide61]

I thought r32s couldn't fit threw that tunnel..🤨

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

First off, it's "through" or "thru," and any B-division train can use the Montague tubes. However, the connection to the Nassau line (abandoned since 2010) does not allow the 75-footers since it's part of the BMT eastern division. That does not apply to the R32, which is a 60-footer

[@nycfanner_205]

Was that the Amtrak train 1:20:29

[@chaohwac]

More like a freight train. Amtrak trains are usually faster

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen I See You Photos of The R-40 N Train

[@christopherdavids4614]

N-Broadway Local (6/27/2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-2015-2016)

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

Boxing day

[@dream.machine]

43:02 👄

[@BronzeCool55673]

17:35 to 18:02

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All The Videos of The R-68 N Train?

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All The Videos of The R-42 N Train?

[@christopherdavids4614]

@Chao-Hwa Chen Do You Have All The Videos of The R-40 N Train?

[@chaohwac]

I don’t have it.