A Blast From the Past - 81 St - Museum of Natural History | NYC's Mystical Stations

[@MysticTransit]

In the video, I said "Upper East Side". This was a mistake, as I meant to say "Upper West Side."

[@ajawalker2290]

No worries my buddy. It's all okay. Mistakes happen.

[@jasminerosner5449]

Don’t worry about it, I knew what u really meant.

[@TBF_1J]

I wonder what it would be like if CPW was actually on the East Side, and named CPE instead. We already have Lex Ave and 2nd Avenue though, and on the west side, we're fine with 7th Ave and CPW.

[@magicmike1499]

Nobody's perfect, we know what you meant. Keep these 🔥 vids coming bro

[@DTD110865]

I was hoping you would've caught that. I've been to the museum of natural history when I was a kid, but I don't remember the subway station.

[@jameson5581]

This channel is my only automatic watch

[@michaelmorales1475]

Great Station.

[@crabstick250]

Nice vid!! I am searching for photos of the subway entrance from 60s and 70s which is what I remember. It had a giant poster or photo of the big gorilla from the diorama. I used to get soooo thrilled when my mom took me to the museum thru that entrance. I need to do more searching. I'd love to see it again.

[@arc8216]

Having the B and C trains go to this station makes sense.

[@vikingsallday005]

This station brings back some... interesting memories for me, to say the least. It was the summer of 02, early July to be exact, and I was on one of the last uptown C trains for the night. Everything was going as normal, until all of a sudden a man comes crashing through the back window. This man, who was wearing a black suit, and bore a striking resemblance to Will Smith, tells us all to move to the front of the train because of a bug in the electrical system. No one listens to him. What exactly was this bug, you ask? Well, it was nothing but a GIANT 600 FOOT WORM. The worm starts eating the train, and now everyone begins to panic, trying to get to the front car as quickly as possible. Eventually, the man in the suit was able to stop the worm, but by this point all that was left of the train was the front half of the first car. The "train" stops right here at 81st St., to drop off the passengers and go out of service for obvious reasons. Before we exit, the man in the suit tells us all to wait for a second, pulls out a pair of sunglasses, puts them on, then pulls out some kind of device which emitted a bright blue light, and then chews us all out for not listening to him sooner. During this rant, he accused all New Yorkers of being ignorant and acting like they've seen everything, then flashes us with his device again, and tells us to enjoy smaller, more energy efficient cars, before then flashing the motorman and leaving. Not exactly sure what that device was supposed to do. If I had to guess, I'd say it was a memory wiping device, and the only reason why it didn't work on me was because I was wearing sunglasses as well. And that's the story of how I almost got eaten by a giant worm on the New York City Subway. Never saw that man again, so if you're watching this video and reading this comment, Mr. Will Smith lookalike, thanks for saving my life that day.

[@michaelimbesi2314]

Great video. I especially liked the “1970s horror movie” comment 🤣

[@matsm8711]

Great video ... I used to take the E to 53rd and Lex station. Hope you can give us some history on that station. Hated how deep that station was. Lol

[@MysticTransit]

53 and Lex is definitely on the list.

[@matsm8711]

Awesome 👌 I'll look out for it.

[@FalconsEye58094]

Of all stations, I say this one has the best tile artwork

[@markahlers6011]

East Tremont & Pelham Parkway on the IRT 2 & 5 trains have some nice stained glass artwork of the various animals in the nearby Bronx Zoo..

[@WebSoak]

2:19 My favorite part about the IND

[@DerrickTan74]

This is one of my favourite NYC subway stations because of all the mosaic art and fossils all over the station!

[@vibinzey]

is that why the B D F M train station "47-50 sts" is named after?

[@8avexp]

Back in the olden days, if you were standing on the n/b platform when an R-10 A train ripped past, you'd be in for an earful. All you'd see is a blur of teal and white as it streaked past, with a deafening roar. You could also see n/b expresses rip past from the basement of the museum.

[@glasceur]

I get to school and get home through this station

[@doctorcottonpicker3980]

Good station I thought of in Making the 2/3 connect to the b/c on 103 but also another as the tunnel down to the station graffiti the walls since yknow a part of ny culture

[@RocketShipSquid]

Could you cover Bowling Green in the next episode? It's had alot of changes and renovations over the years. It used to be traditional IRT styling, before it was refurbished and became an airport-like modern design before it become the current and final version we have today with the red bricks. It would make nice content!

[@MysticTransit]

Bowling Green will not be in the next episode, however, I'll definitely put it on the list. I also think that it is a somewhat interesting station.

[@BronXLimited]

I was at this station about 2 months ago I was heading here as it was a school trip to visit the museum. SMEE speeds are maxed to 40 on Express due to the fleet being 75 feet and about 20-30 on lcl but NTT's (R179 and soon the R211's) can hit about 45-50 MPH on Express while 30 on lcl.

[@MysticTransit]

The SMEE speeds aren't maxed to 40 on the Exp, and it certainly isn't because of the length of the trains. The R46s can hit upwards of 45-50 on the Exp, and NTT's can hit about 40 on the Local.

[@jalenfuller2000]

Agreed and the R46s in their youth had even higher speeds and are some of the fastest cars depending on the line but when it’s on a line like a you have so many timers slowing them down

[@EpicThe112]

This is actually located in the Upper West Side cause the upper east side has 4,5,6 & Q trains 72-96th streets. If you want to go to 77th Street Lenox Hill Hospital 6 train or 1 train 79th Street R179 R211 announcements say connection is available to the m79 Select Bus Service.

[@MysticTransit]

I know, read the comments, I've acknowledged by mistake.

[@1575murray]

This is a good way to get to the Upper East Side from Penn Station. Take the C to this station and get the M79 SBS bus right next to the exit from the station. It is much easier than taking the 1/2/3 to Times Square, Shuttle to Grand Central, and 4/5/6 uptown. I use this sometimes when going to a doctor's office on Third Ave. between 80th and 81st. I also sometimes walk to 34th and 6th and take the Q to 86th and 2nd Ave.

[@EpicThe112]

@@1575murray there is another way of doing that it's actually 1,2,3 trains Penn Station to Times Square then Q train 42nd to 86th st 2nd ave. Instead of C train M79 sbs 1,2,3 Shuttle/7 train to IRT East Side Line.

[@1575murray]

@@EpicThe112 I know that but I avoid changing trains at Times Square due to the number of incidents there have been recently at that station. That's why I prefer to walk to 6th Ave. to get the Q. That's actually the easiest way since there are no transfers needed at all plus there is a good bagel place on 2nd Ave. between 80th and 81st.

[@tiemhgo408]

I take this train every day and I get used to the sound, and I don't really notice it anymore. Also, I have never smelled any gas smell EVER on the lower level, at least to my recollection, but I might be wrong.

[@ajawalker2290]

Oh heavens! I've not been to this station for ages! Thanks so much for this historical video! I really appreciate it lots!

[@brianmohammed1790]

cool video

[@coolboss999]

Trains tend to start slowing down near this station on the express and idk why. They need to improve the signals on CPW to help increase speeds along it. Especially between 72nd and 59th

[@AngelJRamirez]

That is so true. CWP Express is so slow that the 1 is way faster from 59 to 168 St

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

@@AngelJRamirez you don’t want a train to crash at Columbus circle ⭕️,the downtown one train is slightly slower

[@owenboa4993]

I believe It’s because of a switch that leads to a middle track between 81 and 72. The train slows down here so it doesn’t crash

[@TBF_1J]

@@owenboa4993 That and because of so many damn timers

[@eastcoasttraveller8894]

1970s horror movie, nah that got it for real, lmao

[@ajawalker2290]

Hey there my friend. You're doing very great so far I hope.

[@MysticTransit]

I am, and I hope it's the same for you.

[@ajawalker2290]

@@MysticTransit Absolutely positively yeah!

[@mixedhairless]

Mad jokes, we who ride the rails get it 🤣😂

[@einsdot]

no elevator still. after 100 years. 🤡

[@dannyleo4791]

Use the stairs. They are good exercise lol.

[@Akateko151]

Bro "this one is just brown" if you looked at the corner it's a cross Section of the sun and the "Brown" is the light emitting from the sun.

[@Spiroku]

My favorite station!

[@SeaBassTian]

I enjoyed the snark of this video but I do enjoy visiting this station. I love the surrounding nabe, it's hardly ever crowded and I enjoy the kitschy artwork.

[@Stache987]

Rats make wonderful dinner in certain parts of town

[@Derek12783]

How fast do trains usually go along Central Park West?

[@MysticTransit]

From my estimates, locals go about 30-35 between stations, and expresses are capable of hitting 50.

[@zayxyrn]

@@MysticTransit it’s like 40 on Lcl and 50 on exp

[@MysticTransit]

Depends on the train, tbh. If it is a SMEE, it is not hitting 40 on the Lcl. There's a chance of that happening with an NTT though.

[@zayxyrn]

@@MysticTransit wrd

[@zayxyrn]

@@MysticTransit so 179 can hit 40

[@joeharris3878]

People still wearing masks? Extraordinary.

[@rochead2688]

But why they need jerome exp if they dont use it

[@stevenroshni1228]

On an unrelated note: I saw that starting July 1st Z train is suspended! (while they work on the Jamaica parts of the line).

[@burbank]

Thank you for the tour of the 81st Street Museum of natural History station. Also, you make an excellent point about the IND stations being extra long and having far reaching entry points beyond the main street for which the subway is named. One could surmise that it was the effort by the city of New York at the time to allow multiple convenient entry and exits underground to shield passengers from the elements and to enable them to get closer to their above ground destination. That is just a theory and a thought but may prove to be the most logical one. It's an excellent point that is made. The IND was thinking ahead in the sense that those extra entry points and the extra long subway stations would not only accommodate longer trains and larger cars but also provide multiple emergency egress as well as convenient passenger egress. The IND subway stations with their mosaic station signs and other tiles are truly magnificent. They are different style from the BMT and the IRT Mosaic tiles but collectively they represent some great artwork versus some of the newer stations that we see not just in New York but on other Metro lines. these stations were created in an entirely different era when they wanted to provide not just a Transit ride but at least provide passengers with an ambience of appreciation. I'm still pleased to see the artwork at the 81st Street Station commemorating the museum and it's many different sights and exhibits.

[@1575murray]

I like stations like this that have the original IND style tiles in good condition (with some enhancements which were not there when the line was built). Some IND stations which were rebuilt would have been better off if they had been left alone.

[@Ali-ug9ls]

Anyone know the exact date when the R211s are expected to start passenger service?

[@broyofroyo1207]

Sometime this summer Probably will be delayed

[@MysticTransit]

This summer. Most likely early July.

[@brucehain]

It's surprising they never found a way to remediate that rumbling on CPW when you consider those used to be some of the most expensive apartments in the city. I had occasion to stay in one of them once over spring break and you can hear it more pronouncedly when you're high up in those buildings on the CPW side S. of 81st. It doesn't sound nearly as strange down on the street. I'll bet they've tried to force the MTA to reduce it more than once since the line was built, but the question of 'how would you do that' is probably the operational point. It might be no amount of money could have any effect - but I donno, seems there would be ways to reduce it. It may be they're already done all that's possible. Or the padding got ate by rats?

[@sylonisupport68]

Local service on CPW needs to improve. You think it's bad during the weekdays when the B is running, but during the weekends it's even worst when the B is not running. The B needs to run during the weekends. Notice how crowded the station is, especially going downtown.

[@CartoonMeister92]

I love this station art, Bring me memories I was to the Museum along with my relatives

[@joles8]

Been using this station for 3 years to go to school and oh my lord the gaps are HORRENDOUS sometimes bro Missed your train? Cool time to wait 12 minutes

[@nysubwaydude5634]

The station like 81st Street National History along 8th Ave line remind me of the station seen in the 2009 film Knowing

[@broyofroyo1207]

The station does have some cool animal Mosaics

[@ashleyjiscool]

On ind, stations er 3 blocks On irt, 3 blocks er the distance between stations

[@jaydottt_transitfanner]

Do 161st street Yankee Stadium plsss

[@robotx9285]

I what the train frequency for the B? I heard the C was 8-10 min, don't know how much is the B.

[@erikkrauss8481]

As far as the platforms themseld go they look decently clean and nice, if only thr rest of the system was that clean

[@edwardauyeung2874]

Thank you for your opinions about this station. It is one of my favorite subway stations. Anyway, I have another request. How about a clip about the 51 Street station on the Lexington Avenue line? There is a place over there that is a "secret" outside of fare control.

[@savionmjallyeiither42luvr]

Lol good video and I loved the jokes please add more in the future

[@jasminerosner5449]

Remember at 3:51 when you said that there was a pineapple under the sea? Well, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

[@ezrapotter4631]

0:16 correction: Upper West side, don’t be fooled

[@MysticTransit]

Someone already mentioned this, I noticed the mistake.

[@jason_ityk]

Upper West, not Upper East in the intro

[@MysticTransit]

Yeah, I only noticed that after I had scheduled it to upload.

[@transitjorge7019]

ok

[@ajp5616]

Wtf?

[@Liam-bg2cx]

2nd first

[@stravberries87]

First