Manhattan Valley Viaduct - 125 St | NYC's Mystical Stations

The 125 St Station is one of the most interesting and unique elevated stations in the whole of the NYC Subway System, and in this video, I talk about its history and give some other information about it that you may not have known before.
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[@MysticTransit]

What's your favorite NYC Subway Station?

[@Gracer_the_cat]

33rd St on the 6 line

[@daoudak196]

Smith 9 street on the F and G line

[@Dondeenie]

Queensboro Plaza

[@jakubhanak41]

57th Street-7th Avenue

[@michaelmorales1475]

East 180th Street (Architecture Wise). HM: Coney Island, Queensboro Plaza, Bowling Green, etc...

[@halo413]

I used to be an MTA train operator and the 1 line was my favorite to operate. That station was always just aesthetically pleasing, especially after seeing a few others in this system. Thanks for the video.

[@ohohflextra]

Nice

[@lilbluefoxie]

What was your least favorite line to operate?

[@halo413]

@@lilbluefoxie least favorite was the 5 line. I just did not like the stations towards the end of the line. The signal system was slightly different and the stations tougher to stop the train in the fall and winter.

[@a3th3r5t4r]

@@halo413 What is your favorite subway station?

[@halo413]

@Amir the Cultivated Commuter there was a choice for all entering school car. Having said that when it was my turn to choose the only thing left was the A division. The A division is the 1 though 7 line. So that is where I worked.

[@anlasbry]

I remember watching something about the construction of this station and how the viaduct was built in such a way that it wouldn’t be damaged in an earthquake from the 125th street fault. I wish I remembered where I saw this so I could properly cite it.

[@bennythepenny5831]

I wish too! 😩

[@anlasbry]

@@bennythepenny5831 I'm trying to remember. It might have been a special on channel 4 or 7 (probably 7) on natural disasters that could affect the city.

[@edreid7872]

125th street station gets a lot of love in the movies... Two of my favorites include Punchline with Tom Hanks, and Claudine with James Earl Jones...

[@vincentm4717]

I actually lived on 137th street in the 1970s. The 1 train for years had a speed restriction on this viaduct where all trains had to go slow. This has since changed in the last 20 or so years due to construction. Also before there was a 9 train, every other number 1 terminated at 137 Street while all other trains went up to 242 Street. Young man you're doing an excellent job.

[@MysticTransit]

I didn't know that before the 9, some (1)'s short-turned at 137 St. I have seen that happening every now and again more recently though. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bhigdaddymark]

A Hamilton Heights neighbour! Did you attend P.S. 161? I lived on Amsterdam Avenue/133rd Street Manhattanville Houses...

[@nah_144]

My favorite station is 59 Street Columbus Circle mainly because of the rail joint on the Uptown Express track. And the way Downtown EXP and LCL trains fly in to the station.

[@MysticTransit]

I love 59 St on the Seventh Avenue Line. The curve of the platforms, and how it connects to the mini mall is cool.

[@ALEXiS_1414]

This line was featured in Spider-Man 2 (2004), when Spider-Man fights against Doc Ock during their battle on the train. And yes, besides the pop culture reference, it’s a really cool station.

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

On hot days, when the air conditioning units are not up to snuff on the no. 1, it always refreshing to catch a breeze when the doors open on 125th St. This is also a time when people bring out their cell phones.

[@jacobshraybman8720]

This is perfect timing because I went on this line for the first time today coming home from school. For some reason, I didn't even realize that the 1 train had an elevated portion.

[@joesmith-md2kt]

THE DOWNTOWN TRACK SOUTH OF 125TH IS AN OPTICAL ILLUSION. SINCE THE STREET GOES UP HILL, THE TRACK APPEARS TO GO DOWN HILL INTO THE SUBWAY. I WAS A NEW MOTORMAN INSTRUCTOR (1979) AND I CAME FROM THE "B" DIVISION. ONE DAY I ASKED THE MOTORMAN TO BRING THE TRAIN TO A FULL STOP AS SOON AS HE CLEARED 125ST STATION. THEN I TOLD HIM TO RELEASE THE BRAKE. WE BOTH EXPECTED THE TRAIN TO ROLL DOWN HILL. THE TRAIN DID NOT MOVE, EVEN AN INCH. WE WERE BOTH STUNNED. THE MOTORMAN SAID HE OPERATED THE "1" TRAIN FOR YEARS & THOUGHT THE TRACK WAS DOWN HILL SOUTH OF 125TH STREET. I TOLD ALL THE OTHER #1 LINE MOTORMAN THIS AND ALL OF THEM TOLD ME LATER ON THAT THEY ALL STOPPTED THEIR TRAIN SOUTH OF 125TH STREET AND WERE ALL SURPRISED THEIR TRAIN DID NOT ROLL WHEN THEY RELEASED THE BRAKE. EVERY ONE WAS SURPRISED BY THIS. SIGNED " OLD MOTORMAN INSTRUCTOR".

[@bennythepenny5831]

Wow! There sure are lots of optical illusions out there!

[@blue9multimediagroup]

Yeah, the track itself is perfectly flat, but the terrain around it is in a valley so it gives the appearance of up and down.

[@bennythepenny5831]

@@blue9multimediagroup I think it might actually be an illusion as the Earth is not flat. Many people believe the planet is a sphere, but it also happens to be an illusion as there are lots of deep valleys and oceans, along with mountains that make it shaped more like a potato. It looks round from space, but if we were to remove all the bodies of water, along with the clouds in our atmosphere, then it wouldn't look perfectly round. The slope is still real.

[@bhigdaddymark]

I just subscribed to this terrific channel about a month ago and ALREADY I'm as proud of subscribing as I was when my son was born in Brooklyn 38 years ago Lol. THIS particular video has a very special and sentimental meaning to me as like many of my neighbours here who've commented, I grew up in Manhattanville and particularly the Manhattanville Houses on the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and 133rd Street and from my 18th story living room and kitchen, I got to see my beloved #1 line EVERYDAY as I stared out the windows at it (I also had a clear view to the Westside highway and the Hudson line that ran under it just beyond the new Cotton Club building where I'd occasionally see movement of heavyweight cars). Although we were closer to the 137th Street station and I ALWAYS enjoyed walking up Broadway to the 137th St through the vastly culturally rich Hamilton Heights neighbourhood where I had both elementary and JHS friends, I loved walking down hill and up hill upon returning home to/from that iconic 125th street station. As design wise, I just loved it. I remember it BEFORE the escalators were built, I remember the wooden plank platform & station (mezzanine? where the token booth was) flooring and have often wondered what it looked like currently since I moved out of NYC 35 years ago, so thank you for showing that part of the station. You brought back many fond memories for me. The #1 line will forever be my favourite subway line in the NYCT subway system, and the 125th street station will ALWAYS occupy a special heartfelt place in this diehard west Harlem guy's heart. If my son only realised what he missed not growing up in NYC during my time when it was safe. My brothers and I started riding the subway by ourselves when I was eight years old and my older brother was twelve years old and our younger brother was six years old. Try that today, I don't want to ride the subway as a man in his 60's... Great video, THANKS so much for it!

[@robertkarp6336]

Great video. I find the 174-175 Sts IND station in the Bronx very fascinating. From 175 st you descend to the platform. To exit at the other end of platform, you *descend* to reach the 174 st exit. A bit jarring when you first do it. The station has a gentle curved track which is cool. The whole station was beautifully renovated a few years ago.

[@MysticTransit]

Wait, you descend again? Ima definitely need to check out that station at some point!

[@robertkarp6336]

@@MysticTransit yes, it's due to the fact that the road descends under the Grand concourse (and the subway tracks) where the trolleys used to run.

[@thaIllYankee]

The Gun Hill Road Station on the 2 line always fascinated me as a kid. I wasn't around for the 3Av line that I believe had a terminal there but I always wondered what that looked like and why it was eliminated. One of the reasons why I love being a New Yorker is the how the Subway connects stations with such depths of individual character! The bridges near the 225St station on the 1 & Whitlock Av station on the 6 stand out structurally to me as much as the curves achieved near the E Tremont Av & Simpson Av stops on the 2/5 line and the N/W's turn into Queensboro Plz. Speaking of Queensboro Plz, why isn't it linked to Queens Plz like the connections made at Broadway Junction? The growth of the stations beside both baseball stadiums I believe would be an interesting story to tell. I vaguely remember how the E branched off from the F to meet the J & Z trains at the Jamaica Parsons Terminal: I think that's a good story, too. It'd be great to revisit the history of both Atlantic Ave & Coney Island terminals to have a greater appreciation of how they still function today. Even S.I.'s St. George Terminal deserves some love! (Sorry for the long comment 😬)

[@MysticTransit]

Yeah, the Gun Hill Road station is pretty interesting. I plan to make a video on it sometime in the future. Both that station, and the 167 St Station on the (4) formerly connected with some of the demolished elevated lines in the city. For QBP and QP, I'm not really sure on why they aren't connected, however, I would like to see at least an Out-Of-System transfer there. Also, for St. George... Coming Soon.

[@1575murray]

@@MysticTransit Gun Hill Road is one of the two places on the system where elevated trains used platforms that were at a lower level than subway trains. I remember riding the 3rd Ave. elevated line in the 1960s when it still used prewar Steinway cars.

[@steveg4071]

Check out this nostalgia video about the Bronx 3rd Ave El aka the #8 Train. I remember seeing it running as a kid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJDIlKWNl5mZrZo

[@RedArrow73]

Steelo Channel has old films of 3AVL

[@Alexander-ru3qc]

I'm not saying do Smith and 9th street next but if this is a new series that station needs to be on this series...I believe it's the highest station in the Mta..

[@MysticTransit]

It's one of the highest elevated stations in the U.S. I'll definitely do it at some point, although, I'm not too sure when.

[@michaelmorales1475]

You have been killing it lately MT.

[@MysticTransit]

I'm glad you think so! I'm trying my best to become a dependable source of information on things regarding transport.

[@bobainsworth5057]

I would have to say Forest Hills because it was my entryway into the system and trains in general, when I was a kid and lived in NYC.

[@bhigdaddymark]

Hey Bob, wasn't the NYCTA subway an entry way for all of us Railfan subway/railroad enthusiasts? It steered me right into model railroading at age 7 and my passion for it has never wavered...

[@bhigdaddymark]

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[@bobainsworth5057]

@@bhigdaddymark yes,yes I would.

[@snoofyair4744]

We have something like that with the arches in Chicago on Pink Line when it crosses Roosevelt, super cool videos btw!

[@MysticTransit]

I'm glad you enjoy the video! Also, nice, I didn't know Chicago had something similar.

[@snoofyair4744]

@@MysticTransit It’s not as big as you guys, but definitely cool to look at. Keep up the work big fan, one day hoping come railfan in NYC.

[@iannarita9816]

I have fond memories of125th St station. As my mom and I used to live on Riverside Dr a couple of doors down from I House(my parents meet there). Tienen Pl used to be a cobblestone street in the1960s. As a 4 year old I could just see out the front of the then new R-33& R-36's. It was a long climb up the stairs to the platform level. Wooden platforms in those days(and well maintained). Still a subway fan and rail fan after half a century. 🚂

[@iannarita9816]

Other favorite station Kings Highway on the Brighton Line. One of the remnants of the BRT was an annunciator sign that would let you know on the street level that a train was coming. Still there in 1981. Not sure about now.

[@jonathanfcooper]

Love this! Not complaining at all, but I would totally have watched a full 20 minute vid on just one station lol.

[@MysticTransit]

Guess you're in luck then! Some of the stations in future videos are going to be much longer, especially those where multiple lines stop.

[@metromaster2010]

The 125th Street viaduct station is absolutely flat. So much so that you can stop a train there, fully release the brakes and it won't roll even an inch. Also, strictly in terms of height, 116th street Columbia (one stop down) is higher above sea level than the 125th street station. And the viaduct itself has (still visible) "earthquake hinges" because of the fault line underneath. Good report

[@MysticTransit]

Wow, I'm surprised that 116 St is actually higher above sea level than this station. Guess we gotta thank the topology of the area for that.

[@metromaster2010]

@@MysticTransit Yes Next time you ride the #1 line southbound, take note of how flat (level) the structure, and then notice as the train goes into the tunnel it begins to climb. You can also see it visually from the platforms at 116th Street

[@eaopster5919]

The next vid you should do for the "NYC's Mystical Stations" is for Chambers street, there's a lot of history there.

[@walterulasinksi7031]

While you have given the reason for this stretch of the line and the station, it should also be noted that theHarlem depression as the DOT calls that stretch is part of an underlying geological fault that crosses upper Manhattan. So, if a tunnel had been decided upon, apart from a step angle on both sides, the tunnel would not have been built upon bedrock as the fault is much deeper and covered by substantial soil above. All the columns that support the viaduct reach to bedrock.

[@robertgilmore4748]

My favorite station is the Hoyt Ave stop on the ‘2nd Ave El’ to Ditmars Ave in Astoria, Queens. It has glorious views to the west (Triboro Bridge), the north (the Pennsy viaduct to the Hellgate Bridge, the east (GCP and the viaduct), and the south (the hump over ‘nanny goat hill’ where I grew up).

[@bennythepenny5831]

You could also start a new series of videos called "End Of The Line", which talks about every station on the end each line.

[@michaelmorales1475]

That's a Great Idea.

[@MysticTransit]

I really like that idea. Thanks.

[@bennythepenny5831]

@@MysticTransit Will that idea come to fruition?

[@black_bandit1084]

@@MysticTransit you should do Tottenville on Staten Island. That’s my stop

[@dentontay]

Nice video. I grew up in the nabe in the mid-1960s and used that station all the time. Went to JHS 43 around the corner and all my friends lived in Grant or Manhattanville Houses. You should have seen the escalators back then, those wooden tread jobs. Otherwise the station (not the platforms) look just as crappy as it did back then. lol. Oh, and in the wintertime, we used to throw snowballs at the train from Broadway anytime we could see an open window, whether it was a passenger window of the conductor.

[@lohphat]

This is my stop -- I literally live in its shadow. In fact, you have a great shot of my building. I wonder why the MTA didn't run the 9 train express on the center track north of 96th to allow passengers from the Bronx to get downtown faster. Even if it stopped at only 3-4 stations from Van Cortlandt Park, it would offload a lot of passengers from the local 1 trains.

[@ronaldharvinjr636]

When they came out with the train I thought it was going to do run Express during rush hours north of 96 St. But they decided on skip stop service which was the STUPIDEST thing ever. It never really saved any travel time. Between 137 and Van cortlandt Park I think one line skip three station the other line skip four stations. What they should have did was utilize that middle track and made the of Rush Hour Express Peak direction between 96 and 145th and then again between Dyckman Street and 242nd Street

[@aqua2poweros699]

@@ronaldharvinjr636 no skip stop service is useless.

[@edwinbaez3656]

As a kid, I made many stops at this unique station when my parents would us to church Sundays and even on weekdays. Knew the area pretty well too. However the place has changed.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Very comprehensive and thorough video. You don't see this kind of straight narration style anymore unfortunately.

[@nicolaskitchin]

This is my fav station in the city as well

[@rilee3131]

Its identical to Frankfort High station in GTA IV! Love these videos! !

[@MysticTransit]

This station was the inspiration for it!

[@jonathanveach369]

I dig this new series. Nice work!

[@bennythepenny5831]

Quite ironic when talking about the subway, which requires a lot of digging! 😅

[@ShahirARazak-ui8uz]

Please do more. As someone not from NY, this is a very nice way to get to know the Subway better.

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

Aach. Beautiful!! Beautifully done: so well written and composed!! Well, being that I have sparse yet some experience riding the NYC subway, I'll say the 4th street station a little bit on the eastside? Because someone helped me there who was so nice and New Yorky, I will always remember it!! Also, I remember marvelling in the Canal street station (coming down on the more westside) at the beauty, light and labyrinthian qualities! 🚃

[@MysticTransit]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hear that Canal St is a lot of peoples favorite station, and I plan to create a video on it sometime in the future.

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

@@MysticTransit woohoo! I am honored you would read my response and that it was in any way intelligible, let alone consider it for manifestation!! 😊

[@avace917]

We don't speak of the 9 train. Most inconvenient line of riders who didn't live at a stop for both trains. Made me late for both school and work often even when I left early

[@MysticTransit]

Having never been on the (9), I can only imagine how annoying it could have been having a Skip-Stop pattern. I am heavily against Skip-Stop Service, especially when used in a subway system. I've actually considered making a video about discontinuing (Z) Service.

[@avace917]

@@MysticTransit I can't remember when it ended, but it definitely started right after I graduated high school in 89

[@sideshowbob]

3:20 is better than any hollywood movie - this from a lifetime train nerd / asperger person . . .

[@bennygoodmanisgod]

My grandma lives in one of the projects right next to that train station! I've always been in awe of it

[@R26-R33railfan]

Ay this is my station legit live in one of the apartments by the station

[@shawnhall9792]

That's my hood I'm right by the station I'm on 125 and Broadway

[@edwinjacobellis4852]

I always wondered about the above ground portion of the 1, when it goes to 125th street

[@ZieselRocks]

5000!! Congratulations!!

[@MysticTransit]

Thank you!

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

I drove into Manhattan once and drove under this viaduct. It was pretty neat. Then again, it was the first time i ever drove into Manhattan

[@tommarino1056]

Love the video. Very interesting station.

[@MysticTransit]

It really is!

[@eugenemurray2940]

Awwww.... Kinda reminds me of Holborn Viaduct in Ol' London Town....

[@blackpanda7298]

I ENJOYED THIS!

[@MysticTransit]

I'm glad you did!

[@CartoonMeister92]

If Only I going to see thise beautiful Viaduct someday.

[@milestone_achiever4634]

Another area that is of equal historic value is Washington Heights. The Washington Heights Mine Tunnel and the Nagle Avenue Valley. The 1 train does not descend into a tunnel after Dyckman Street. The Hill abruptly rises here and the train goes right into the tunnel at grade level. Also the long descent at 181st street and Broadway.

[@musicforaarre]

My favourite is DeKalb BMT station in Downtown Brooklyn, because it is a nexus point, and because of the DeKalb Junction just to the north of it. Aarre Peltomaa

[@andrewsimco6861]

One of my favorites stations no longer exists. That was the E. 180th Street elevated station on the old Third Ave El in the Bronx. It was closed in April of 1973 and later torn down with the rest of the El. I lived two blocks from there for the first eleven years of my life and we used the El many times. Another favorite still exists. That is the Tremont Ave subway station on the C line - Tremont and Grand Concourse in the Bronx - the IND line. When I lived in the city as a child, the CC local stopped there. Now, I believe the C and the D trains stop there.

[@bhigdaddymark]

I worked for the NYCTA in '83/'84 and they eventually regretted tearing down the 3rd Avenue elevated line. Sometimes one doesn't imagine the future...especially since not following through for all of those years on the 2nd Avenue subway...

[@andrewsimco6861]

@@bhigdaddymark Yes. That was a bad decision considering the Second Ave Subway took so long!

[@oeleyinafe]

The B and D currently stop at 179 - 177 Streets since the Grand Concourse - Washington Heights swap of March 1, 1998. Before that, it was still according to the original meaning when the Independent Railroad opened it up on July 1, 1933, with the A/K/B meaning Washington Heights and the C/D meaning the Grand Concourse.

[@leecornwell5632]

@@oeleyinafe The Q T trains should run 125 street to connect with the Broadway 1 line under ground. You are 100% right about the second Ave subway line. They definitely should of put the 8 3rd Avenue Elevated line back where it was and then they should rebuilt the second Ave subway line back. South Bronx definitely needs the 3rd Avenue Elevated subway line back and they are definitely suffering without the south Bronx Subway . Let the Pelham 6 line be extended to co op city mall barto Bronx sence the Connecticut metro North railroad is coming from Pennsylvania station Manhattan Hunts point and Morrison Ave and parkchester co op city mall barto Bronx and just extend the Pelham 6 line and leave the B D trains alone. Bad enough the D trains runs out to Coney island stillwell Ave Brooklyn and the B trains run between Bedford Park and 145 street and Brighton Beach.

[@bluemaster2585]

It's also interesting because it's the only Elevated 125th Street Station

[@Axz_yyyy]

I learn so much from you

[@Flash_Warn1ng]

Im black reaper also awesome video mystic

[@MysticTransit]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

[@CMPMGMT]

Great video! 💪🏿

[@MysticTransit]

Glad you liked it!

[@kennym-mb3ll]

good job.

[@MysticTransit]

Thanks!

[@ChickenNoodle]

I just rewatched this and i never noticed 3:38 lol

[@Bandolero8000]

I'm enjoying the videos! You should consider incorporating some Google Earth footage. I think it would help give people more context for the places you're talking about. 👍

[@MysticTransit]

I've considered this for some of my previous videos, but I never went along with it out of fear that it wouldn't integrate well. I'll definitely be using it in the next video in this series!

[@davidrosas2127]

great Ramen spot under that station

[@Denusa]

Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue with recent reconstruction

[@blue9multimediagroup]

The area is in a valley so it makes the track look like it's up and down, but it's really totally flat.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

Nice video

[@MysticTransit]

Thanks

[@MrKongDavidNow]

I use the 125st station daily and I see the 1 pass by right by my building

[@Michael-yu5co]

the concrete on most stations outside needs to be redone, most platforms are covered by yellow giant tiles along with cracks and it doesn't look good. (like at 1:18)

[@gamingwithjay8937]

what is the difference between a skip stop trains and an express train?

[@MysticTransit]

Skip Stop Trains usually stop every other station or so, alternating with another service along the line. You can see this with the (J)/(Z) Trains. Neither of them are true expresses, however, they alternate which stops they skip, and which they stop at. This is supposed to make service faster, but ends up providing a negligible difference.

[@joangregg4378]

168th and 181st on the 1line and 181st on the A line are my favorites. Probably plenty more gems out there.

[@boiiyt2193]

Hey mystic can you go to 149 grand concourse they are renovating the old entrance

[@mxchael9931]

down below the station there is a fault line at 125th street station

[@artiebreland7162]

I heard the reason why the 125th street is built that way was it was built over a fault line. Is this true get back 2 me on this. Thanks.

[@bennythepenny5831]

Then why is the Lenox Avenue and Lexington Avenue lines underground?

[@MysticTransit]

This is true. Under 125 St and Broadway lies a fault line. The line travels south through Manhattan, and I believe ends on the northern tip of Central Park. The Lenox/Lexington Lines are still underground simply because the fault line doesn't reach the East Side of Harlem. They do however have to navigate steep inclines at the 103 St (6), and south of the 110 St (2/3) Stations.

[@wilsmith2809]

How dud you leave out the part about the viaduct being constructed over massive hinges due to the geological 125th St fault laying under the bridge? Only one of it's kind in NYC.

[@MysticTransit]

I did talk about the unusual topography at the station, and in one of the pictures I showed in the video, it mentioned the 125 St fault line, making it unnecessary for me to talk about.

[@michaelmorales1475]

1:46 Escalator Replacement?

[@MysticTransit]

I believe so.

[@bhigdaddymark]

That was so fast, it looks like staircase upgrading possibly? I remember as a kid there not being escalators as they went in perhaps in 1970-1971???

[@boiiyt2193]

Hi

[@MysticTransit]

Hello.

[@boiiyt2193]

Sup

[@bennythepenny5831]

I don't have a favorite station, but I would like to see a video about the 242nd Street, 238th Street, 231st Street, 225th Street, 207th Street, Dyckman Street, 191st Street, 181st Street, 168th Street, 157th Street stations on the (1), the 207th Street, Dyckman Street, 190th Street, 181st Street stations on the (A), the 205th Street station on the (D), and the 148th Street, 145th Street stations on the (3).

[@MysticTransit]

I can definitely do some of those stations on the (1) Line, however, some of those, like 238, 231, and 157 aren't really notable.

[@bennythepenny5831]

@@MysticTransit Could you also do the abandoned 91st Street Station, abandoned 18th Street Station, abandoned Worth Street Station, demolished Queens Boulevard Station (Jamaica Line), demolished 160th Street Station (Jamaica Line), & demolished 168th Street Station (Jamaica Line)?

[@arhanmenon1526]

Can you do the Culver Viaduct next?

[@MysticTransit]

I assume you are referencing the Smith-9th Sts Station. That's on my list, and I plan to eventually make a video on that station in this series.

[@arhanmenon1526]

@@MysticTransit Yeah, especially as that's the only piece of original IND infra that's elevated

[@bhigdaddymark]

@@arhanmenon1526 And the highest point of any station in the whole system I believe...

[@andrew5traindollartree700]

They should've build an elevator for that station

[@susynne2124]

is mta doing away with weekly and monthly passes?

[@MysticTransit]

It seems so for the Monthly's, however, Fare Capping will essentially be a Weekly pass.

[@toothbrush1237]

RIP the (9) :(

[@hanquanchen4460]

I don’t want to go to 125th St. anymore I live in Canada 😊

[@TheDylanJoyce]

When trains reproduce, they lay eggs!

[@theofficial1train]

These 62as need to be cleaned already🤦🤦😭😭😭

[@MysticTransit]

Unfortunately, the washer at 207 St Yard is out of service due to flood works at the yard.

[@theofficial1train]

@@MysticTransit Oh Thanks for the heads up I wonder how long it’s been broken

[@bhigdaddymark]

PLEASE tell me the distinguishable differences between the R62 & R62A 'cause I have such difficulty finding it, and I know it's there. The R62 is my FAVOURITE A-Division train followed by the R12 and R142A...

[@BxRailfanJRP]

Isn't this the only elevated station in Manhattan?

[@michaelmorales1475]

There's a few more Elevated (1) Train Stations in The Washington Heights Area. ● Dyckman Street ● 207th Street ● 215th Street ● Marble Hill - 225th Street I may have missed one but whatever.

[@BxRailfanJRP]

@@michaelmorales1475 Oooohhhh I forgot about those lol

[@bennythepenny5831]

@@michaelmorales1475 The 225th Street station is in the Marble Hill neighborhood. The 215th Street and 207th Street stations are in Inwood. The Dyckman Street station is in the Fort George neighborhood, and right next to its border with the Inwood neighborhood. Many people refer to the Washington Heights neighborhood as bigger than it really is by calling a place part of it, while it's really in another neighborhood such as Hamilton Heights. It's not the only neighborhood that often gets its size overestimated, as other ones such as the Upper East Side (Manhattan), Upper West Side (Manhattan), Riverdale (Bronx), and many more! I believe it's mainly because of the popularity of the name, while some are simply not aware of such names.

[@bennythepenny5831]

@@michaelmorales1475 No, you did not. I live along the (1) train, and know the stations very well.

[@TransitD3V34]

Can I request a vid it’s ok if I cant

[@MysticTransit]

Go ahead. No guarantee about the video being created though.

[@TransitD3V34]

@@MysticTransit well I would like you to make a vid about giving some history’s about subway lines like say for a fact u give history info about the jamica line how it’s was built and how did it expand and who came up with the line get what im saying

[@peterheisler4648]

Why a Duck?

[@teanmace]

Station I know best.

[@Parkslopekid233]

Nyc has a bad habit of always putting the best thing in the trashiest hoods lol idk why

[@bhigdaddymark]

This structure was built in 1904?? The projects that the station entrance is next to the Grant Houses opened in 1956, and north on Broadway beginning at 126th Street the Manhattanville Houses opened in 1961 fifty-two and fifty-seven years respectively AFTER the viaduct was built.

[@jillianbruno5373]

62s need to be replaced with 262s the trains looking like and after 211s but for IRT 1234567 trains

[@robotx9285]

I think when this station originally opened it was more like a woodland or rural area.