NYC Subway HD 60fps: Manhattan Bound R42 4836 J Skip-Stop Express Train Railfan Window (6/24/15)

[@jhclausen]

Very clear conductor announcements on this video. I enjoyed riding the R32 and R42 cars on the J. More fun than the C stuck in a tunnel all the way.

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Reminds me of the tune by that Brooklyn group of the 70s, BTExpress. Here Comes the Express 😊😀

[@edbiedenkapp1322]

This video brought back memories of me and my dad. Back in the 80,s we would ride from 121 st. To myrtle Av. and catch the M. To go to TSS Mall. Thank you.

[@williemal3058]

Rode this train everyday 1960 thru 1969 when it went from 169 St Jamaica to Broad St. Good to see the old neigborhood.

[@vernonyoung9715]

Dam I can remember as a child 40 years ago starting in the window of that front door going over the Williamsburg bridge ❤

[@johnrobinsoniii4028]

I’m glad the Bowery station was rehabilitated. And the Fulton St. and Broad St. stations were renovated also. I remember when those two stations (Fulton St. and Broad St.) looked like IND stations.

[@shorebird483]

Fantastic video. Brought back many memories when I used to ride the subway and El for fun.

[@AlvinSeville1]

I used to ask for them to take me to Coney Island and they'd happily oblige.

[@katefromaust5627]

Oh wow! I did enjoy that ride. Loved every minute of it. So hope to come to NYC some day soon.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

I've ridden this line since I was a kid. Still love the express ride

[@Han-wh5ie]

Interessante beelden, perfecte weergave van de geluiden.

[@davidthaler7018]

Not REALLY skip-stop. Stopped at Sutphin after leaving Jamaica Center; stopped at 104 St AND Woodhaven; Cypress Hills AND Crescent... Great video quality....HD is amazing!!!

[@HughCorbyCruick]

The reason this train line seems so slow is that there are really a lot of stops along it that are close to each other. Some are only eight blocks apart, so the train can’t really speed up before it has to slow down. Brooklyn part is especially brutal.

[@1973ts]

Superb quality filming, thanks for sharing.

[@robertcarroll4733]

TYVM,Outstanding video picture quality,an award winner.

[@stevebradley704]

The trains seem to go very close to apartment windows. Has anyone ever seen anything 'nefarious' going on?

[@scharkalvin]

Interesting work train going by at 49:00 Also the remains of a center track ABOVE the station at the same point.

[@ShellymanStudios]

Even train tracks have potholes.

[@nicknijman2500]

I'm from Amsterdam Holland, i don't no why but it was great to watch :-)

[@AlvinSeville1]

Congratulations

[@alberte.3059]

Is this a subway or a coal mine???

[@Dylan-nx4id]

Subway

[@Warcrazymemer]

Albert E. Both

[@jokerinthebronx]

It's Williamsburg and Brooklyn. The cops actually deal crack.

[@Mnrr6131]

It’s a coal mine for passengers

[@bansh84]

i thought about some indiana jones movie...

[@winstonv7159]

2x video speed is how fast an average subway goes in every city other than NYC

[@DarrenJCalvert]

The opening 2 minutes resemble a ride on Indiana Jones 🤣 also lack of digital display boards London has had for years...not a world leading network.

[@michaelmorales1475]

Idk Man, The Chicago L is pretty slow.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

They go about 38-44 mph on the J Express

[@42luke93]

I miss that experience. Was such a cool Easter egg 10:35 Horn Part

[@VinciPlayzzz]

Why are theese trains so slow? Looks like 30 miles an hour max to me

[@FanRailer]

max between local stops is about 30. train hits 50 on the express run before the timer. they used to run faster before the 90s but a series of speed related accidents resulted in the deactivating of field shunting on the DC traction motors and installation of timers that slowed the system down substantially.

[@VinciPlayzzz]

Interessting. Thanks for your information!

[@annsothern919]

Fan Railer before the 1995 Williamsburg Bridge crash, trains ran much faster.

[@Ferr1963]

If you think the trains are slow, look at the traffic at Williamsburg bridge from 37:00 onwards

[@davidwilson6772]

yeah ...they are slow but still better than a car

[@trainkid4565]

Y’all need to calm down with the “slow statements”. First of all you are only looking at 2 out of 23 Lines in the system. (J/Z). Other Trains run way quicker. For example 6 Trains can go from Hunts Point Avenue to 3rd Avenue in about 5-6 Minutes making local stops. NYC has such a big subway system it’s hard to maintain, and you need to realize that the J/Z line have some old architecture and old trains, (R32 and R42) (Don’t Count: R143, R160, R179)

[@ryanhudson6919]

I just find it interesting when someone on another video compared the J and L train express services and said the J was faster and what they'd call 'express' :')

[@kool-ki7739]

@Enmity the Kindhearted @TrainKid 456 sigh, if only Philly had just a quarter of those lines, just a quarter, it would my city significantly. Our system is still not finished after 110+ years smdh

[@sheilakirby8187]

BEAUTIFUL LOVE NYC

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

errrr i dont think i saw any beauty, at all

[@triamaria]

​@@ArcadeCabNBudI know lol 🤣

[@Alex365497697]

I am interested why trains are slowing down when passing the stations but not actually stopping there?

[@visionist7]

The train, out of habit, wants to stop. The driver has to coax and, occasionally bully the train through without stopping. "They' they' Rusty, ja know ja can't stop 'ere!" "But... is station... is stop! I confused!" "Dinna' be confooz'd Rusty! A'm runnin' this 'ere show and ah' say dinna' stop! Capiche?!"

[@shawncrespo4937]

The conductor voice was nice and clear.

[@AlvinSeville1]

...and very dear

[@blackscreen2321]

What is that squeaking sound coming from? Doesn’t it sound like the red bird train from openbve when stopping at a station? 3:43

[@kevinhoward9593]

How do people get to work on time if the train takes 25 minutes to go 2 miles?

[@visionist7]

They have to get up at 5am

[@steveember8972]

Enjoy, I did! You got some excellent low-light quality here. That old R42 train seemed to step pretty lively out of those station stops. Must ride one while they're still around. Fun also seeing the R32 trains on the center track. Thanks for a fine ride, and for the informative answers to questions below. Just subscribed - look forward to seeing more! BTW - the diesel powered train at the Alabama Ave station - was that a subway work train or is it on a parallel railroad to the Subway?

[@FanRailer]

Thank you =) Yes, that is a subway work train; specifically one designed to carry continuous welded rail.

[@steveember8972]

Many thanks!

[@visionist7]

Is the structure at 20:30 part of a long forgotten second level to the elevated line?

[@HailAnts]

Is it just an optical illusion or is that train going up and down hills?!

[@lamargoat2.054]

@Lighthouse in the Storm its not a optical illusion

[@mistertwister3871]

Very good movie I never saw such movies I liked

[@zuper5842]

This train passed where i live ;D

[@kidnyce3773]

nowuh what part

[@AlvinSeville1]

I just don't get it. Somebody said this train takes a side trip to Pittsburgh.

[@gerardmoran9560]

Someone who knows the logic of the speed restriction on skip stop please explain! Why must the train slow as it approaches the end of the platform of the skipped stop? Safety doesn't seem an answer, is the person at the approach end of the platform less valuable than the person at the departure end? If you're going to skip a stop then go through it at track speed. Amtrak and the LIRR do it.

[@FanRailer]

One purpose is to maintain spacing between the skipping train and the train directly ahead. Remember that in a rapid transit setting, stops are MUCH closer together, meaning any irregularity in service will cause trains to bunch up and mess up the schedule.

[@gerardmoran9560]

@@FanRailer Thanks Fan Railer. I understand the need to maintain train spacing but it would seem more energy efficient to maintain a steady speed (slower than than track speed) than needless braking and the subsequent acceleration but I am out of my area here. The MTA pulls off a miracle every day but they are slow to change. Perhaps they could benefit from outsiders who have a good knowledge but aren't stuck in the age old paradigm. Too bad they don't have a working group of people like you and other users to weigh in. Cheers

[@JerichoWhiskey]

By rule when bypassing stations, T/O must sound a short series of blasts of the horn entering and leaving the station and must decelerate gradually to no more than 15 mph before it leaves the station.

[@civilmaterial]

I like this.

[@pj8864]

thanks for posting

[@scytale2394]

Why the train is slowing down around some station, even it don't actually stop?

[@AlvinSeville1]

Ya' no make sense

[@okay_then8472]

20:29 Wtf is that a cargo train going through metro tracks??? I have never seen that before 😱😱😱

[@jessegoldman4272]

Probably a MOW (maintenance-of-way) train

[@metrorailfan2334]

Okay_Then it is a construction train

[@preachaman21]

where the headlights man?!?!?!?

[@zooboumafou]

20:18 why there is a freight train on a subway line? 🤔

[@jokerinthebronx]

They have diesel work trains. They stink to high heaven.

[@preachaman21]

um ... 20:10 ... is that a locomotive on the flipside?

[@blackscreen2321]

It is an r156 locomotive

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

What time exactly did you record the video?

[@ridingtherellzridingtherel5180]

Like a big old roller coaster

[@jacquesmertens3369]

Steam trains in the 19th century were a lot faster than today's NYC subway.

[@lamargoat2.054]

Ok we know shut up.

[@ws4032]

First mass transit video that makes me want to buy a car for living in NYC

[@Din9r_]

It looked like a video game

[@MrGamemaster11111]

Cool can you do n,q or r train perhaps?

[@brianskafica328]

It was a little slow, but riding the NYC Subway is a fun way to experience New York City.

[@อดิศักดิ์ลิมปิวัฒน์-ท7บ]

thank's

[@TrainsToronto]

Enjoy the ride =)

[@walktheworld2080]

Why is it called a subway when most of it is aboveway?

[@matthewalvis9729]

The J line is special because it is mostly above ground. Most subway lines are mostly, or entirely below ground, such as the A,C,E, 1,2,3 4,5,6 and a few others.

[@flaetsbnort]

It could be worse - if they spoke British English there, it'd be an undeground line...

[@kidnyce3773]

the l train stays up subway is the underground

[@tyevalentinoVQ]

Matthew Alvis the 3 4 5 and A train are most certainly not entirely under ground

[@larrylitmanen9877]

Great Video. Here it is folks, the shame of NYC, super old subway, trains from 1969. Third world countries have better trains than we do.

[@canaljkt]

yes that´s kinda strange. im from europe and this US stuff its too OLD. stations are destroyed, dirty, struckture its ugly, see some trains with rust wtf??!

[@visionist7]

It's the last bit of true New York left, enjoy it whilst it lasts

[@mikeyfrmnyc]

Why do you always keep going when you pass the station a little bit when you about to stop 🤔

[@Lone_wolf_S117]

The trains in NYC are as long as the station. They pull all the way forward so every door can open. The camera is about 4 to 5 feet ahead oh the first door so it looks like they pull out more than they need to

[@steerpike1359]

So..we don't actually get to SEE a train ?

[@josephbennett3482]

Chris Cullen28 the GoPro is attached to the train it's not able to be seen.

[@joydivisionisnotdead67]

29:17 Gudse says "Live Free and Die". Thank you, Gudse. I will

[@richardolson5638]

I opened the subway map on one browser (upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/NYC_subway-4D.svg) and this vid on another browser so I could track where we were. Btw, running the vid at 2x is pretty cool. Thanks!

[@hardyhector8308]

like train

[@katherinepenning7883]

I agree!!!!!

[@danielyoung6630]

remember when Popeye Doyle took out that French connection dope runner?

[@visionist7]

Get the frog!

[@rberding]

Is this in Pakistan????????????????

[@AlvinSeville1]

That's the last stop. Going over the ocean is breathtaking!

[@williamerazo1685]

There’s is no no need to slow down on skip stations

[@samycook]

Engem idegesít, hogy ott is lefékez, ahol szerintem nem kellene. Pl a hon nem kell megálljon... :/

[@lol-ug2ry]

GOTTA GO FAST!!!

[@nicknijman2500]

know

[@EuropeanTrainDriver]

good video

[@ceciltagg]

Just because the street traffic is going real slow is no reason for you to drive your train real slow to make people late getting home please think of others not yourself OK!

[@simplyo26]

Nice!

[@Mnrr6131]

Rip R42

[@76766]

Yes Yes!!! GTA 4......:)

[@makjac46]

Flat spot on wheel, sickly blue/green paint, graffiti everywhere, slow train. Several years ago NY was broke, hasn't improved much, has it?

[@kendahkem5279]

it's still the Great City. Always will be.

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

@@kendahkem5279 new york shitty

[@lamargoat2.054]

It has improved noticeably

[@billy3424]

What good is this with no station names ? Vid FAIL.

[@FanRailer]

LOL is your eyesight truly so poor you cannot read the station signs as the train passes through them? Lazy

[@billy3424]

@@FanRailer are you a wise ass ?

[@makhs8750]

Why is it going with 30 mph? Athens Metro's average speed is 50 mph and it is way smaller and less buisier. Nyc subway needs improvmets

[@visionist7]

The MTA makes tens of millions the way you or I make a dime, but all that money disappears into a broad, bottomless black hole

[@KH-mg5bl]

もっと大橋で爆走できないのかな？ 直線が続くし、飛ばしても問題ない気はするけど…

[@GrijzePilion]

An express? Surely an express is faster than this.

[@AlvinSeville1]

The express is as sweet as pie

[@FunkyDonki_331]

I woule rather to take my bike than take the subway

[@peronlaurent8329]

Love it.

[@AEF23C20]

Ужасно медленно, в моем Томске трамваи быстрее ездят, причем раза в два быстрее точно :)

[@DrSvist]

Даже барнаульское метро лучше))

[@putobunchproductions3675]

WE ARE THE PUTO BUNCH

[@uffeodgard2712]

very slow trains

[@ymousanon4615]

I don't mind graffiti . But its all the same lettering and painting style, everywhere in the usa , SCREAM !!!!

[@RELICS92]

Ymous Anon It's all mainly quicky street bombin,tracksides and heaven spots/roof tops now. I do miss the graffiti on trains. That was where the competition was hot and new styles were pushed,pioneered and invented. Most of that was in the publics eyes was tagging,throwies and bombin....but as we know....there were a quite few that were REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!! Their even better now in their 40's and 50's+ painting legalz,tattoo art,graphic designers etc and those old school 70's/80's graffiti trsins gave the whole world something much much bigger,beautiful and widespread long term. I still have a Cope 2 Adidas t-shirt from a few years back

[@visionist7]

@@RELICS92 they should have kept one or two of the best decorated cars for heritage trains. Didn't they pull down that graffiti temple in Brooklyn as well?

[@Howrider65]

I think the people mover in Disneyworld is faster..

[@fakenoobyup5492]

Back to the Future trains .......is that the New Trains trumpy promissed you ?

[@diegoo4562]

😴

[@James-yl6jj]

Slowest train I ever seen!! I would kill myself before I got to Manhattan!!!

[@ПётрСолнцев-ъ8к]

мрачновато как то

[@putobunchproductions3675]

DAWN STOLE MY SOILED GUCCI BOXERS THEN SHE SNIFFED THEM TIL SHE GOT HIGH!

[@Cydonius1]

What's up with the graffiti? That's a sign of a degenerate youth that has nothing better to do (work/study).

[@canaljkt]

so dirty, slow and ugly , loooks like some places india\africa but nice video!

[@Bri_NYC]

This really hurt me 😞

[@martinkolaja7115]

American trains fucked up... come to Europe

[@sethkimmel9706]

Passenger trains yes; as for freight it's the other way round....

[@funkymonkeypimps]

Slooooow! 😴

[@visionist7]

Dat ass tho