New York City Subway 2 Train (to Wakefield) Front View

Experience a captivating subway journey with the 2 train, starting at the vibrant Flatbush Avenue-Brooklyn College station and traveling to the northernmost point of the line at Wakefield-241st Street in the Bronx. This video offers a comprehensive view of New York City’s contrasting neighborhoods, showcasing the length and diversity of the 2 train's route.
🚆 Route Highlights:
Flatbush Avenue Kickoff: Begin in the heart of Brooklyn, at a bustling hub that serves as a gateway to one of the city’s most prominent academic institutions.
Manhattan's Urban Core: Traverse the length of Manhattan, with stops near iconic landmarks like Penn Station, Times Square and Central Park, revealing the urban heartbeat of the city.
Into the Bronx: Witness the 2 train's entrance into the Bronx, showcasing a shift to more residential neighborhoods, and culminating at Wakefield-241st Street, a key transport node for northern Bronx residents.
Explore NYC: If this journey along the 2 train’s extensive route gave you a deeper appreciation of NYC's diverse urban landscape, feel free to LIKE and SHARE this video. For more in-depth subway adventures, feel free to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.
#2TrainJourney #FlatbushToWakefield #NYCSubway #NorthToSouth #TransitExploration
*Please join us in thanking every NYCT Employee for their continued service to NYC.* 🫡

[@DWhytePA]

I missed the official premiere, but I'm re-running it now. Here is a fun fact about the 2 line. It used to be one of the longest lines running from 241st to New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 3 then ran from 148th street to Brooklynn College, where the 2 train now ends. As a kid (1960s), I rode the entire length on a boring Saturday afternoon when no one was around to hang out with. GOOD TIMES.

[@GoodnightIrieMon]

I remember those days. In the 70s -80s there was no connection between the 2 and the L, even though they literally crossed each other at the Junius and Livonia st stations in Brooklyn.

[@michaelmarino7391]

That's correct. The 2 and 3 line swapped terminals in Brooklyn on July 10, 1983.

[@joefinley350]

It still does as a weekday limited AM/PM rush hour service

[@the_elmeister]

Currently the (2) Line is the 3rd longest line behind the (F) Line and the (A) Line

[@YoP-3194]

I remember.. As a kid living in ENY on wyona..... The accident on the portal.....

[@0-blitz]

Although, I haven't lived in NYC for over 20 years, I still enjoying watching these MTA Train videos. I grew up in the Bx, so the Two and the Five were my local trains. This video brought me back to my childhood...Thanks!!

[@wtaenyc]

It’s quite an honor to bring you back those awesome childhood memories. We are happy that you are able to get a taste of home and hope we continue to earn your support.

[@0-blitz]

@@wtaenyc Your page was an Instant Subscribe!

[@anthem7965]

I’ve lived here for 14 years

[@nojeansv]

nice

[@railfan_414]

The 2 train and I have a special connection. This was the first ever NYC subway line I took as a kid. The 2 line resides in my heart.

[@wtaenyc]

We’re honored to know our video can help bring back those memories. How’d you like the video? Did you ride the train in the front as a kid?

[@railfan_414]

No, I was in the middle of the train. And I really enjoyed the footage you got. It's just sooo satisfying to see the train ride on those rails.

[@anthem7965]

I’m finally excited about the R142 2 train thank you so much for everything that you give to us and god bless you

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for supporting us and we send positive blessings to you and your family; we hope you enjoy it and we continue to earn your support.

[@strongmanish]

The video that I've long wanted to see did not disappoint at all. Thank you very much.

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your support. Glad you enjoyed it

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

So you wanna see these 5 trains to nereid av type The_Elmester and you will see his channel and it will be fun And is Bronx express dont forget

[@paulperrini9902]

233 street. That was my stop back in 1964.

[@wtaenyc]

Thanks for sharing. How do you like the changes made?

[@andrewjones8616]

where are the 6 train 2 train 5 train 4 train and the A B C D E F G H I J L M N O Q R S and T W train videos from 1997 and the early 2000s and 2007 and 2008 and 2010s?!.

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

Thank you, Welcome to An Experience for recording this KZbin video of how we people are riding the 2 train to all of our stops including from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and The Bronx! 😀

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your constant support.

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

@@wtaenyc No Problem. : )

[@a.j.santiago303]

I love watching these videos. They take me back to my childhood and allow me to marvel at the engineering feat that is the NYC subway system. Thank you, WTAE!

[@wtaenyc]

It’s our pleasure and we are honored to bring back those childhood memories for sure. The engineering is nothing less than spectacular indeed so shoutout to those that helped make all of this possible back then and to the ones that maintain it now.

[@eliasflores3061]

I want to see all the train

[@trainrover]

all the sweat and effort of its erective past really does present itself to you watching these rides; it's altogether mindboggling

[@jimpern]

Thank you for this. At 1:33:53 I saw the roof of a building down below on the right where my dad had a business back in the 1950s! He would occasionally take me in to work on a Saturday, and as a little kid, I'd stand on the sidewalk and watch the trains go by on the overhead trestle. At the time, some were still the old Lo-V trains with the whiney motors.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for sharing that memory. I’m sure growing up and seeing those trains back then compared to now is quite intriguing. Shoutout to your pops for having a business and giving you that opportunity to marvel at those classic trains🫡

[@LilVisionVert]

So many memories. I operated this line for many years. My favorite line in the system. Thank you for this!!!!!

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for your service to NYC. We truly appreciate all the work you did for this city and you have our utmost respect. It’s an honor to bring you back to a train you’ve blessed us with operating.

[@Alteredgenetic]

Feel like you’re one of the few t/o’s that liked this line lol. I hated scraping the wall.

[@wtaenyc]

We’re sure they are los that will agree with you but we take this time to say, “Thank you, for your service to NYC.” We appreciate all that you have done for this city.

[@TheBender0005]

Your videos are outstanding! Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce them. Cheers from Canada :)

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for acknowledging this and thank you for your support. Positive blessings to you and your family up north 💯🫡

[@DivinityzBeAsT]

This is like Subway Simulator, but real life, that is a cam shot of a lifetime right there! Great job 😄

[@wtaenyc]

You’re onto something. Imagine if this was in the museum for a VR experience. 🤔. Thanks for sharing though.

[@nschulman]

Looking forward to this!! Took this train every day when I went to college in the late 1970's

[@wtaenyc]

We truly hope you are able to enjoy it; you deserve this

[@MrJuanderful]

Thanks for yet another excellent upload !

[@wtaenyc]

We are honored we didn’t disappoint

[@ethanjoseph3422]

I loved watching this video, especially when I get to see my home station, Wakefield-241! Thanks for making this video and you also earned a new subscriber!

[@wtaenyc]

It’s a pleasure to earn your subscription; we hope we don’t disappoint. We’re simply happy that you got to experience your home station from this angle and thank you for your feedback; sending positive blessings to you and your family.

[@24sweetroller7]

Thanks for another fun filled trip along the 2 line between Brooklyn and The Bronx. I liked the portions in Manhattan where we see the R-62's on the 1 local or the 3 express lines. I rode on the 2 when the Redbirds were on it years ago. Also, thanks to the many employees of the transit authority who keep the tracks and signals in good shape so we can enjoy the experience of seeing the subway in action. Thanks to the operators who bring us these amazing front car views.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for your support. It is a pleasure to bring you an experience that reminds you of those days when you got the chance to ride those lovely red birds; that's awesome. Thank you for giving respect to the transit employees as well; that is something we truly appreciate and hope others continue to follow in your footsteps.

[@24sweetroller7]

@@wtaenyc You're welcome. and thanks for your reply. I know a lot of the transit employees went through many challenges during the pandemic, and lost a few workers along the way. The work that you do to keep this grand system going for almost 120 years is appreciated.

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate you for saying that and we send positive blessings to those families that lost a loved on who worked for this company. Thank you for your positive feedback and we hope to continue earning your support.

[@leecornwell5632]

@@wtaenyc You know what's really really missing at Gun Hill Road right now is the 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated curving in and out of Gun Hill Road Clearmount Avenue Webster Ave Bronx. It doesn't feel right with out the 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated line anymore. I don't care how many buses they run over there and the bus lanes they have. They know dam well it was a crime to tair down this 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated that really helped out the 2 5 4 6 lines and the bus operators to take some heavy load of the train operators to. They was talking about putting a light rail where the Thrid Avenue Elevated line used to run. I'm not making this up but some one told me about it.

[@skyline216]

nice vid man brings back so many memories i was there in the early 80's love it thx

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much and it is an honor to assist in bringing back those memories; we'd love to hear some of your best stories. Positive blessings to you and your family 🫶🫡

[@arniegreenberg2719]

Really enjoyed. Brought back childhood memories.

[@wtaenyc]

We are honored that we are able to help bring back those fond memories.

[@MrRobKS]

Been waiting for this for so longI used to ride that line to visit my Cousin all the time thank you so much

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your continued support. We’re happy to bring you back a taste of your past and shoutout to you and your cousin

[@kevinpatino8708]

Hi guys it’s Kevin again thank you so much for letting us experience the 2 train to last stop 241 st I enjoyed it so much. The one I like the most when it was 96 st and we were going way down you can see where the 1 train continues way up to broadway. And also I love the turn between 135 st on the 2 line also I want to ask you a question? So many lines you been giving us in your channel which is one is your favorite so far and why? And if you can’t pick a favorite can you tell us which ride you frequently do. I’m putting to the spotlight. Lol great job anyway well done to the MTA Employees it’s so much respect 🫡 to them and I hope you guys have a great day sincerely your subscriber Kevin Patino

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you Kevin for your kind words and for pointing out the cool things you noticed about this line/video. As it relates to your question, it is truly very hard to answer your question but since we are speaking about the videos we have posted so far, we will have to go with the 7 express, as we truly get to hear the trains motors really go to work; we find it truly spectacular. Thanks for giving credit to the employees and we only hope that others follow in your footsteps as it is because of them that this city keeps moving.

[@ianmilillo8491]

Awesome video!!!!! Can’t wait for the 6 line.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you. We can’t wait for you to see it.

[@bansh84]

love your work. keep rollin!

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much; truly means a lot.

[@RailfanningMaryland]

Nice video! This is also my home line when I come to NYC to visit my dad.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you and shoutout to you and your dad. Glad we’re able to bring you this experience

[@MrDarkhorse747]

Love it. Hope y’all do the 5 line next

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much and we can’t wait for you to see the 5

[@docphillips5153]

Another excellent rendition of the NYC subway system. Even a rat made a cameo. We enjoy watching the workings you don't normally see. Thanks for the ride.

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your support.

[@chrisschneider850]

saw that. surprised just one. wouldn't be nyc without the rats. :)

[@ramonerhule8691]

Again y’all have bought great quality to my eyes💪🏾 this is my very first line in nyc . Beverly road was my stop, keep up wit the greatness 💯💯. Oh yea I wish that Q train bullet was still orange and the D ran via Brighton local 😖

[@wtaenyc]

It’s an honor to bring you back to your home stop from this perspective; it truly means a lot that you appreciate our work. Seeing the Q still as an orange line would definitely be a joy to watch. Interested in seeing what the system has in store for the future for sure. We hope to continue earning your respect and thank you for your support.

[@BNforever2009]

Nice ride along. Loved it.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for your support.

[@GoodnightIrieMon]

This brings back memories. I used to live on banana Kelly during the burned-down Bronx era. Prospect Ave was my stop. I still remember the abandoned Third Ave El structure sitting there.

[@leecornwell5632]

Alots of people are still processing about the old 8 Third Ave Elevated line being torn down and they did not want it to tair down the 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated line but they torn that line down because of the low ridership. What I really feel in my holly spirit Robert mosses could not stand no extra elevated lines to be used today. Robert mosses had foust the TA workers to tair down this Thrid Avenue Elevated line down and they was very very disappointed about taking down the Thrid Avenue Elevated line down and definitely still processing about it non stop 🛑. Look how they are rebuilding the second Ave subway line back up again up to east Harlem 125 street connecting with the 4 5 6 lines and the Metro North railroad. There was a real serious talk about Extended the Q T trains across west side 125 street and the last stop is 137 street connecting to the 1 Broadway line. I have a real spriital feeling that the 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated line is definitely coming back soon I could definitely tell you that now. You see how the Thrid Avenue Clearmount Avenue Webster Ave Bronx is definitely developing again. It should definitely tell you something. God has the vision and some body else has visions.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share that. It’s an honor to bring back those memories and we hope we continue to earn your respect and support. Let’s see what other changes the system does and hope that, like the rail fan stated, they bring back those lines that were taken away; let’s see.

[@leecornwell5632]

@@wtaenyc I have a real spriital that the Thrid Avenue Elevated line is definitely coming back I'm telling you. Why do you think that the Thrid Avenue Elevated line half of the track frames trestle is still up?.

[@dcny69]

I watched this whole thing at once while talking to a friend. What a beautiful and relaxing video. Thank you so much.

[@wtaenyc]

…and thank you for sharing. Honored to know that you were able to enjoy the experience and we look forward to your continued support 🫡🫡

[@denisryan8757]

I missed the premiere, but lovin' the ride! Thanks.

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your support. Hope to see you in the next one.

[@denisryan8757]

@@wtaenyc Thanks! I'll try to be there.

[@TG45693]

I love the part between Chambers Street and 96 street, the (2) hauls

[@wtaenyc]

Absolutely. Thank you to the female operator for her amazing operation and giving you guys a great experience

[@landocalrisian2014]

Nice! I used to take this line a lot back in the 80s when I lived in BK and when I visited from Queens to see family.

[@wtaenyc]

Thanks for sharing. That’s pretty amazing that this video can bring you back those memories. Sending positive blessings to you and your family 💯🫡

[@trainrover]

as an ex-Londoner now an islander due north @ Montreal, I still ❤ New York ❤ 💋

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for sharing and it's an honor to show you NYC in this way. 🫶🫡

[@efxru]

Great to know videos like these are still up on KZbin. I don’t know what happened but Morgan Lines (another youtuber who posted front video povs of the MTA Subway) may have got banned from KZbin or just simply left, but this channel comes in clutch!

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate your support and send positive blessings to you, your family and all other amazing channels out there.

[@pgchase4578043026]

Morgan Limes is back, btw.

[@NYBredBamaFed]

An interesting fact is that the Flatbush Ave. station for the 2 and 5 trains is the only terminus station in the NYC subway system that does not have a center platform. It only has regular side platforms. The reason is that that station was not intended to be a terminus station but ended up being one due to budget issues. Unfortunately you can’t see the side platforms in this video due to the view from the front of the first car.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for sharing that information. We are sure baby didn’t know this and would have loved to see how far south they would have taken the system. Let’s see if it’ll ever be something in the future that’ll be considered as improvements continue to take place.

[@fatoumatasissoko91]

And they only line to meet up, split, then meet up again

[@josephnyy86]

Great video. I'm a bus operator but want to become a train operator someday. I used to take the 2/5 trains almost everyday before 2019 so I'm familiar with the curves and signaling. But I've always hated those timers between 86th and 96th, I feel like it slows down express trains too early. I would have them slow down a few hundred feet later, probably around the abandoned 91st street station.

[@wtaenyc]

We will first like to thank you for your service to New York City. Every time someone gets on your bus, they are trusting you with their life and just for that reason alone, you deserve respect so thank you; it would be an honor for you to get your dream someday. As for your suggestions, you make some extremely valid points and as we understand the reason for the timers slightly, we imagine that they have their reasoning for having them there. We can only hope they do get the chance to look into them and see how they can speed them up eventually; maybe they’ll see your comment and respond themselves because it’s a great suggestion.

[@eobardthawne324]

There's probably a reason why they don't follow your suggestion.

[@josephnyy86]

@@eobardthawne324 probably

[@ninochekhoshvili9332]

Here is a random thing I wanted to share. My plans for the Eastern Parkway Line 2 3 4 5 - The 2 train and the 4 trains go express, passing stops and stopping at main centers, such as Atlantic Avenue Barclays, etc. - The 3 train and the 5 train go local, stopping at every local stop and also the main centers as described in the 2 and 4 express plan. - More stops, local stops…etc.. - CBTC. Like the Queens Boulevard Line and the Flushing Line. Basically R142’s everywhere, and better service. Yes, that is it. Maybe more, but just ask if you want more stuff like this.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s always interesting to hear how others would make changes had they been in a position to influence changes.

[@dd0t7]

I feel like everyone has live on this line at one point Thanks for doing my request

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for you continued support.

[@Shawnpee3496]

I last lived in New York city in 1995. I remember riding the 2 Train in Manhattan up to West Farms Square in the BX. The "Red Birds" were flying down the Express Tracks! Got home in no time!

[@Shawnpee3496]

Living in the Bronx all of those years, I never road the 2/5 Trains past West Farms Square. It was my 1st time watching it go all the way to 241st street. It was awesome! Also, Is that the Train Yard near the 180th street station? Someone let me know. Thanks!

[@wtaenyc]

Those red birds were a thing of beauty back then. They are truly missed

[@wtaenyc]

Great observation. It is a yard that you see and it’s an honor that you’re able to experience a ride past your West Farms stop; it’s truly an honor.

[@lightning77125]

The 142s still fly.

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

These RedBirds Was Replaced by the new R142 so you guys used ro ride these fun trains but many of you guys are sad because The RedBirds Was replaced by the R142 so the people miss the Redbirds mta...

[@gregodessite]

0:26 Wow! So many time I travelled from from Brooklyn College / Flatbush avenue on 2 and 5 trains. But since R142s don't have RFWs I've never seen something like this!

[@wtaenyc]

We are honored that you get the chance to see it from our channel.

[@mikehilton2424]

Thanks for the memories😊

[@wtaenyc]

It’s truly an honor. 🏆🫡

[@aqua2poweros699]

The 2 train. Honestly the 2 is the 2nd worst IRT line (first worst is the 5) but it doesn’t mean it’s a bad line. The 2 has the longest irt line and has the most stops in any A-Division line there. And during late nights, it has the most stops out of any nyc subway line. Good work WTAE! Have a blessed day!!

[@leecornwell5632]

You wanna know what's definitely missing right now is the 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated line. The 8 Thrid Avenue Elevated line definitely needs to come back I'm keeping it 100% real.

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much and we hope you continue to have plenty awesomely blessed days as well

[@celioleitao7303]

@@leecornwell5632 it does need to come back.

[@skendersinanaj1947]

You Hate The 2 Train Why Why Why

[@dannymunoz1297]

Love your videos man 👍

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate you for your support. Sending positive blessings to you and your family; especially this holiday season.

[@nyctmtakid8358]

The nostalgic part for me is when the 2 train goes above Westchester Avenue after 3rd Avenue - 149th Street. I remember driving under there with my parents as a kid very often back in like 2010 or 2011. At the same time, I would see buses like the New Flyer D60HF and the Orion VII CNG. I would ride it at Jackson Avenue. I still ride the 2 sometimes around that area, but it feels so nostalgic to just see the 2 train on a sunny day. It really hits hard.

[@wtaenyc]

Thanks for sharing this touching comment. It's truly humbling to know that our video can bring back this lovely memory; nostalgic indeed. Maximum respect to you and your family and we thank you again.

[@cheyennerwilliams8151]

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[@senku6112]

i’ve been waiting months for this

[@wtaenyc]

We hope it was worth the wait.

[@LuisLopez-hf4ed]

Wow, thank you so much

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for your support

[@damonword7134]

Winthrop St was my home stop. Glad to watch this video.

[@wtaenyc]

We are honored to bring you back a taste of home.

[@irishmike3514]

We would get off at Winthrop to visit our Grandparents on Hawthorne Street. Great memories! A long time ago!!

[@jimmymakmta]

Awesome ride

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much.

[@Killercutsvideo]

This is very nice thank you! Don’t forget dyre avenue 5! Your almost there 😢

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your support. We have loads left to come and we can’t wait for you to see them.

[@Killercutsvideo]

Btw love the font fade ins, high quality video

[@wtaenyc]

Love that you paid attention to that detail; we respect and thank you for that. We appreciate your support.

[@Symbiote-hq6pn]

THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!

[@wtaenyc]

Our pleasure.

[@tarikagreene4756]

This is amazing

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much. We appreciate your support

[@officaldoggy2775]

Great Vid Man!

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate your support

[@jaredjenkins4272]

Excellent work on this video Welcome To An Experience! Can you try to do this again? But this time; send it to Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue!

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much and thank you for the suggestion. We look forward to sharing all that we have to offer. 🫶🫡.

[@Allyn65]

Like anything Skywalker said an episode 1 this is where the fun begins

[@wtaenyc]

We hope you enjoy this one.

[@JOHNNNYB710]

You should do the 5 or n train next plz

[@wtaenyc]

We can’t wait for you to see the 5 but check out our N video on our channel

[@WaltGekko]

Rode this line both as the 3 train (and early mornings as the 4) back when I was going to school in Brooklyn and later as the 2 (never rode it as the 5). This was in the early 1980's when middays, the 4/5 terminated at Atlantic Avenue.

[@wtaenyc]

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing a piece of your history and we are honored that we’re able to bring those memories back with our video; we appreciate your support.

[@myhomeisharlem0o]

My stop was 96th street. 10 years ago missed it so much. Used to take this train to Pelham bay park then to co-op city

[@thomasjamison2050]

I used to take this ride twice a day from 72nd and Broadway up to Burke Ave and back at the end of the day. The one thing I really miss is the bacon and egg on a roll one can get in NYC but can't find most other places.

[@wtaenyc]

That is one of the classic sandwiches of NYC. Thank you so much for sharing and we manifest you getting one of those sandwiches again soon. 🫶🫡

[@amari5837]

I just found this video and Man this is so cool.

[@wtaenyc]

We are honored that you like it.

[@RRDB92]

oh man! i WISH somebody wouldve recorded this bronx trip back in the 70s & 80s. but its understood. back then nobody dared to ride the 2 train with "fancy equipment" like the camcorder. the BX was hella dangerous back then. 😭

[@tobygoodguy4032]

Always wondered since the late 70's (when I began to take note) why they run the express slower when going thru Christopher St. Its one of the mysteries of life .🤠

[@wtaenyc]

It’s an honor to bring you back to those memories you shared. It’s a question that we will all love if they could answer for sure as it would be more fun if it was able to maintain the high speeds. Maybe we’ll design a faster system one day after we work on getting a cleaner one lol.

[@YoP-3194]

Video is clean dude...

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate your feedback and support.

[@averyessor31]

Been wanting this forever and the thing is I was just on the 2 train I take it everyday to get home/school

[@wtaenyc]

We hope you weren’t disappointed

[@metroII]

I remember having seen the R17s back in E.180 yard, as a kid. I never did like them though. . . And the 110a, when it came out. As always, awesome shot! Can't wait to see what you guys will do next!

[@wtaenyc]

How have we been doing so far?

[@da9618]

Were you one of the kids throwing rocks at the train while it was making that slow turn to the 180 street station?

[@metroII]

@da if I did that at 9 years old, i would've been dead.

[@da9618]

@@metroII lol, I guess because your mom or dad would've been on you, in fact, I remember being on that train coming from 180 street station, and there were kids outside near some red brick apartments throwing rocks as the train making a slow turn, but judging by your picture, you would've been older

[@metroII]

I remember those buildings, but never lived there. I lived up on Commonwealth.

[@the_elmeister]

(2) Train to Wakefield-241 St via 7 Av Express; Nostrand Av, Eastern Pkwy Local, Lenox Av, Southern Blvd/Boston Rd, White Plains Rd stop timestamps: 0:21 - Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College [Transfers: B44 SBS] [Southern Terminal 🟥] 1:46 - Newkirk Av-Little Haiti 3:40 - Beverly Rd 5:08 - Church Av 6:52 - Winthrop St 8:13 - Sterling St 10:29 - President St-Medgar Evers College *Nostrand Av Line* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *Eastern Pkwy Line 🔴🟢* 14:20 - Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College [Transfers: (3) LCL & (4) (5) EXP trains and Franklin Av (S)] 16:24 - Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum 18:13 - Grand Army Plaza 20:18 - Bergen St 21:27 - Atlantic Av-Barclays Center [Transfers: (4) (5) EXP, (B) (Q) [Brighton Line 🟠🟡], (D) (N) (R) [4 Av Line 🟠🟡] trains; Connections: LIRR] 23:27 - Nevins St [Transfers: (4) (5) EXP trains] 25:03 - Hoyt St 26:23 - Borough Hall [Transfers: (4) (5) (R) trains] 28:13 - Clark St *BROOKLYN* ----------------------------- *MANHATTAN* 31:36 - Wall St 32:42 - Fulton St [Transfers: (4) (5) [Eastern Pkwy Line (Lexington Av branch) 🟢], (A) (C) [Fulton St Line 🔵], (J) [Nassau St Line 🟤] trains; Connections: PATH] 34:27 - Park Pl [Transfers: (A) (C) (E) [🔵8 Av Line🔵], (R) (W) [Montague St Line] trains; Connections: PATH] *Eastern Pkwy Line 🔴🟢* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *🔴7 Av Line🔴* 36:25 - Chambers St [Transfers: (1) LCL train] 37:40 - Franklin St (Skipped 🚫) 38:07 - Canal St (Skipped 🚫) 38:42 - Houston St (Skipped 🚫) 39:18 - Christopher St-Sheridan Sq (Skipped 🚫) 40:13 - 14 St [Transfers: (1) LCL, (F) (M) [🟠6 Av Line🟠], (L) trains and M14 SBS; Connections: PATH] 41:27 - 18 St (Skipped 🚫) 41:53 - 23 St (Skipped 🚫) 42:26 - 28 St (Skipped 🚫) 42:58 - 34 St-Penn Station [Transfers: M34 SBS; Connections: LIRR, NJT, AMTRAK] 44:34 - Times Sq-42 St [Transfers: (1) LCL, (A) (C) (E) [🔵8 Av Line🔵], (N) (Q) (R) (W) [🟡Broadway Line🟡], (7) {7} trains and 42 St (S); Connections: PABT] 46:17 - 50 St (Skipped 🚫) 47:05 - 59 St-Columbus Circle (Skipped 🚫) 47:45 - 66 St-Lincoln Center (Skipped 🚫) 48:35 - 72 St [Transfers: (1) LCL train] 50:11 - 79 St (Skipped 🚫) 50:55 - 86 St (Skipped 🚫) 52:22 - 96 St [Transfers: (1) train] *🔴7 Av Line🔴* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *Lenox Av Line* 57:04 - Central Park North-110 St 58:15 - 116 St 59:46 - 125 St [Transfers: M60 SBS to LGA] 1:01:47 - 135 St [Transfers: (3) train] *Lenox Av Line* *MANHATTAN* ----------------------------- *BRONX* *White Plains Rd Line* 1:06:53 - 149 St-Grand Concourse [Transfers: (4) (5) trains] 1:09:36 - 3 Av-149 St [Transfers: Bx41 SBS] 1:10:50 - *149TH ST PORTAL [LINE GOES ELEVATED]* 1:13:24 - Jackson Av 1:14:54 - Prospect Av 1:16:09 - Intervale Av [Transfers: Bx6 SBS] 1:17:17 - Simpson St 1:19:22 - Freeman St 1:22:04 - 174 St 1:24:00 - W Farms Sq-E Tremont Av [Transfers: Q44 SBS] 1:26:10 - E 180 St [Transfers: (5) train] 1:30:12 - Bronx Park East 1:32:10 - Pelham Pkwy [Transfers: Bx12 SBS] 1:34:05 - Allerton Av 1:36:19 - Burke Av 1:37:48 - Gun Hill Rd [Transfers: Bx41 SBS] 1:39:25 - 219 St 1:40:42 - 225 St 1:42:07 - 233 St [Connections: Metro-North] 1:43:56 - Nereid Av 1:46:17 - Wakefield-241 St [Northern Terminal 🟥]

[@wtaenyc]

Maximum respect to you. Your dedication to providing this and all others, is truly valued and appreciated by the team and we imagine, community. ☀️🏆🫡

[@the_elmeister]

@@wtaenycI’m looking forward to when you make a return run on this route in midday cause you never know what to expect around you in each run. This was taken when normally all trains make all stops in the Bronx, so that’s why the list doesn’t say West Farms Local and instead it says via Southern Blvd/Boston Rd. If it was Rush Hour in the peak direction, then it would’ve said via West Farms Local

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

​@@the_elmeistercool

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

​​@@the_elmeistergreat work man your the 1st one 🏆🏅😎

[@junce723]

I am fascinated by these videos 📹it gives a better idea what's happening on the trains underground movement 🤔etc

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much. Now we hope that you can appreciate the work done by the NYCT employees more.

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

Who thinks this is this is the best video

[@justice.wilson686]

The real NY. Thank you from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for your support 💯🫡

[@johnterry9930]

Great Video! 233rd st was my stop….haven’t ridden the 2 past 34th st in years. Only use it now to deadhead from Atl terminal to 34th st for LIRR crew deadheads. Can you please do a 5 thru express!

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for your service to this city and to New York as a whole. It’s an honor to bring you a taste of your past (233rd st stop) and we cannot wait for you to see our 5 express video. We look forward to bringing you more content and can’t wait for the opportunity to be able to do the same from the LIRR routes. Feel free to connect us to anyone that would be willing to assist.

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

And the 2 line was fun watching all of the trains coming to 125th st and shout out to... WAKEFIELD-241 NERIED AV-238 ST NEW LOTS GUN HILL ROAD 28 ST TIMES SQUARE EAST 105 ST

[@keithbrown4683]

This line is Gr8 4 it’s express runs👌

[@wtaenyc]

We can’t help but agree.

[@kadiatousylla6007]

hiw do you guys even get that camera on the bottom of the train its perfect I'm looking forward to your team keeping up the good work. this is amazing please don't ever stop this channel

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for your support and we hope we can continue to earn it. We are a fortunate team that, not only has the resources, but also the members that are willing to bring awareness to the amazing system and workers behind keeping the system moving.

[@irishmike3514]

I would love to see the return trip and that curve around the building on Simpson Street.

[@tombarzey7964]

I remember when the 2 line was known as the Beast (nickname) from the East going to New Lots Ave in Brooklyn b4 the swap change with 3 and 4 lines in 1983.

[@christianmurdaugh-geddis9522]

You should do a front view of the 5 train going from Eastchester to Flatbush

[@wtaenyc]

We can’t wait for you to see it.

[@toon2darussrailfanning298]

Such an Almighty Video to Experience 💫

[@wtaenyc]

We truly hope you like it.

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

19:44 With how the tunnels are laid out here, I'm pretty sure those are the IRT express tracks and not the BMT Brighton Line tracks to the left.

[@wtaenyc]

Great observation

[@SigmaRho2922]

Flatbush Avenue station was not intended to be the terminal of the Nostrand Avenue line. 56 years after the station opened, it gained a sister station when Nishi-Takashimadaira station opened on the Toei Mita Line in Tokyo. Original plans called for the line to be extended to Wakoshi station in Saitama, but the extension was canceled in the late 1970s due to the construction of an extension of the Yurakucho Line there.

[@wtaenyc]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this as we are sure that like us, not a lot of folks knew this.

[@robotx9285]

It's strange that the IRT never built any trailing tracks or sidings for that branch.

[@JPRD2379]

Much appreciation to the employees that maintain and operate the system! This truly in my opinion is hazardous working in many locations and with some of the excessive amounts of garbage and filth seen in some of the video.

[@wtaenyc]

We appreciate you for taking the time to give recognition to those that deserve it, the hard working employees of the NYCT collectively. We also appreciate you for sharing your opinion and couldn’t agree more. No one deserves to have to endure working in any type of hazardous condition and this is why we can only continue to spread awareness to this and hope that, on top of people being more aware to place their trash into the receptacles, the system can provide more receptacles while continuing to encourage everyone to use them. It starts with us so by we doing our part collectively to make a change, then and only then would the change happen. This is arguably the biggest and busiest, transit systems in the world so it’s only right that we now try to make it the cleanest, most spectacular and most fun system, in the world. After all, this is New York City.

[@Shawnpee3496]

The South Bronx has changed so much! Wow!

[@aqua2poweros699]

For the better. From war zone to still war zone but with better infrastructure

[@leecornwell5632]

Exactly 💯% right on that south Bronx Clearmount Avenue Webster Ave Bronx is definitely developing again because they have new affordable houses. Something is coming back I'm telling you . They don't rebuilding the south Bronx Clearmount Avenue Webster Ave Bronx for nothing.

[@leecornwell5632]

The best is yet to come.

[@wtaenyc]

We can’t wait to see how much it continues to improve moving forward

[@yolandedjehoue9036]

The South Bronx changed very much so many people love that but the people don't look at the South Bronx they just focus on there phone tho

[@seanpeterson4834]

I used to live on this line (Pelham Parkway Station) ah the memories😊

[@wtaenyc]

It’s an honor to bring you back “home” to those memories. How’d you like the ride?

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

@15:00, that cardboard man face is seeing us viewers while riding the 2 train. 😳

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

By the way, love how the 2 train stops at Medgar Evers College subway stations : President Street and Franklin Avenue, here in Brooklyn, NY! : ) / 😀

[@wtaenyc]

Great observation

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

@@wtaenyc No problem. : )

[@flowerking3848]

merci de nous faire de faire découvrir le métro de new york. thank you from grenoble (france)

[@wtaenyc]

Nous apprécions votre soutien.

[@DeathMorethanlife]

Nice Hope you do the 6 next or 5

[@wtaenyc]

We can’t wait for you to see them

[@darlenegoodwin]

I used to take the 2 train to my mom's apartment in the Bronx before she passed away in 2018.

[@wtaenyc]

🕊️🫡

[@raihanjoy5949]

(2) Train 7Th Ave Express Train Flatbush Ave Brooklyn College Brooklyn ♿ To Wakefield 241Th St The Bronx

[@wtaenyc]

💯🫡

[@nybone24]

Yes! My asmr!

[@wtaenyc]

Glad you weren’t disappointed

[@ashleywilliams7279]

I can imagine riding the 2 train from Flatbush Ave to 241st Street will take about almost 2 hours I consider that’s a long route and maybe about a little over 2 and half hours during late night hours when the train runs local the whole entire route (meaning local stops in Manhattan)

[@wtaenyc]

It is one of the longest routes in the system at late night. What a trip this train goes through and we are thankful for the service it gives NYC.

[@damonsmartin9894]

Worked this line many years. Have the knee pain to prove it...#THE BEAST

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for your service to New York City. The city owes you way more gratitude than you’ve gotten and we send positive blessings to you for your overall health and prosperity.

[@damonsmartin9894]

@@wtaenyc Thank you... greatly appreciated

[@Elevatorelectricgate]

1:33:30 As the R142 builds up speed, it begins to sound like an R142A.

[@Gig76]

This is INCREDIBLY cool and I remember that when I moved to Manhattan in 2014 I used to place the camera of my phone right behind the conductor area to take this kind of video (unsuccessfully). Question: what is the point of those internal rails at 1:44:28 ?

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for sharing. It is quite awesome that you tried to record from behind the Train Operator's position and though it was unsuccessful, as you said, we will like to applaud the effort and with that, we hope that our videos can assist with your original genius idea. As it relates to your great question, we believe, and stand corrected while doing so, that those are referred to as, "guard rails," which are there to assist with the stability of the trains, while on the tracks. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to maintaining your support. 🫡🫡

[@Neville60001]

So far, the first two stations have been very clean compared to what they probably used to look like and be.

[@wtaenyc]

Shoutout to the system for the work being done and shoutout to folks for choosing to throw their trash into the bins. The more we continue doing this the more we can create the clean system we deserve.

[@ninochekhoshvili9332]

2 tran extension from Flatbush. The 2 would curve off from the 5, and would go along Flatbush Avenue. Underground Stop at- Avenue K - accessible, side platform, ordinary design, and connection to the BM1 and B41 bus services. Along Flatbush. Next station: Fillmore Av - accessible, side platform, ordinary designs, connection to the B2, B9, B35, B41, B46, and B100 bus services. Along Flatbush. Last stop- Kings Plaza - Avenue U - accessible, island platform, cool designs, and connection to the B2, B3, B9, B35, B41, B46, and B46 SBS. Last stop! Well, hope ya enjoyed. Pretty short proposal. Buh - Bye!

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

In the original irt Brooklyn plans nevins street was intended to not have a lower level and not express either

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for sharing that history as we are sure there are a lot of folks that didn’t know that. Would have been truly interesting to see how that would have looked

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

@@wtaenyc Atlantic Avenue was supposed to be a terminal station with four tracks and express and local trains terminating and nevins street was intended to be a local station and no lower level

[@ACLTony]

Cool "Nostalgia" that these modern tech-trains use the same air horns that the classic SMEE trains of the 1960's-70's used. Also interesting that this line is still using jointed rail instead of continuous welded rail.

[@wtaenyc]

Great observation as it relates to the air horn and that’s good that we still have something of “old” even with the newer model trains. We only wish the rfw was one of the similar features. As it relates to the rail, we can assume that it’s something that will come in the coming days.

[@ACLTony]

@@wtaenyc Sadly, it's doubtful the railfan window, or being able to stand at the front door looking ahead as the train rolls on the MTA will make a comeback. One of the issues for Train Operators, since the 1930's, has been the tiny compartment. Hence, why this section is now "full width". On the plus side it is much more comfortable and less claustrophobic for train operators.

[@wtaenyc]

Touché. We have to agree with you being that some of us know exactly what you’re speaking of. We get why the RFW window itself can’t return so we can only wish that maybe one day, they’ll have a camera out front (kinda like this) and have small screens throughout the train, showing the front, that way no matter where you sit, you can still look up and enjoy the ride.

[@alexeyshcherbakov3732]

Was it shot at the weekend? Also, those curves after Wall Street station are astonishing.

[@BxRailfanJRP]

No it was a weekday, you can tell since there is a 5 via WPR Express

[@wtaenyc]

It was shot on a weekday like our rail fan stated.

[@the_elmeister]

For Park Place, your transfers are incorrect. There is no transfer to the 4 and 5 trains over there. That should be replaced by the R and W trains

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you for pointing that out; human mistake

[@nealgordon3712]

I remember growing up there and as a child my grandmother and I have used the subway quite a bit going from the Bronx to Rockaway, B 45th street and when it was time to go back to the Bronx someone in the family would offer to drive us home,but if the traffic was bad we would be asked to take the subway home from there. But in the 1960,s I have never noticed that there was any help getting to the subway if you were handicapped ( wheelchair, walker, crutches) frankly in those days if you couldn't make it wheater if was going upstairs or downstairs you had to find another way such as a taxicab uber and Lyft was not in existence then. Not even the city bus could accommodate them then. I've been away from New York for 50 years now but,(today)now on the city bus, they by law have to accommodate the handicapped. Especially now I am one of the handicapped. Also I love when the train would make a stop that the street name would appear on the screen I really, truly love it. The people that do the LIRR need to do the same, although from time to time the conductor will say the stop or even the next one and sometimes they don't become when the train makes the stop I'm curious as not only what stop it is, but what town it refers to.

[@nealgordon3712]

I forgot to say in Rockaway it was an elevated train, not a subway so we got off as close as B45 street as we could, also I forgot to say GREAT WORK on the virtual routes

[@wtaenyc]

Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave this informative comment about some of your NYC history. It is truly an honor that you are able to have those memories by just watching our videos. We want to thank you for being an awesome fighter and being a true inspiration. Despite your challenges, you still choose to get up and fight and it is truly unfortunate that folks, like yourself, had to endure the unfortunate circumstances as it relates to traveling on the system. Like we mentioned in a previous comment, the system continues to improve the facilities to accommodate folks like yourself and we send them blessings that they continue improving. Sending you positive blessings and we hope we continue to earn your support.

[@abubakaryjallow4593]

Thank you for the video but I have a question for you. Has there ever been a time where your train was rerouted or taken out of service while trying to get some footage?

[@wtaenyc]

And thank you for your support. To answer your question, absolutely. We’ve had plenty of rerouted trains while recording and will bring them to you after we have finished releasing the regular route videos

[@5argetech56]

My questions are these. How are you able to set the camera outside the front of the train? Does the MTA allow you to do it? Do you have an agreement with the motorman? and the camera is so smooth! Is it a GoPro? Please I would really like to know! Thank you, being a former NY'er born in Brooklyn,I really enjoy these front car experiences! 🙂

[@wtaenyc]

Great questions. We are a team that has the necessary resources to make this possible. We took our time to figure out the best way to bring this experience to you, without using a GoPro as the GoPro’s quality was not good enough to bring you the quality that we bring; we tried that at first and it didn’t look good. Luckily, a member of the team was able to try another alternative while operating and here we are. We are honored that you like our content and being a native New Yorker, we are more honored to bring you “back home.”