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PHOTOS: A Look Under 167th Street

[Before viewing this post, check out my 167th Street page - newly updated with nineteen photos!]

The 167th Street station on the Concourse Line has its share of secrets – namely, sealed mezzanines on each platform that led to the underpass. Unlike most underpass entrances (whether open or closed), this one featured more entrances between the roadways. The Bx35 bus used to run via the underpass to connect passengers to/from trains (and before the bus, there was a trolley!); Joseph Brennan’s site has a brief history of the trolley station and underpass. As the underpass in question is no longer accessible to pedestrians, I traveled there by bicycle to take pictures (hence, I did not trespass); and now, here is a look at the largest (closed) underpass entrance complex on the Concourse Line.

[DISCLAIMER: All photos taken from the trolley platforms. Under no circumstances were any photos taken from the roads (which are very much active) -  do NOT, under ANY circumstances, walk through the underpass or "hang out" at the trolley plats; methinks you'll arouse suspicion!] [let's keep going under...]

A Glimpse of the Concourse Line: One Six Seven

What’s beyond these stairs?

(You’ll get a chance to go deeper in my next photo update!) :-)

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PHOTOS: Yankees Nostalgia Special

[UPDATE (10.16.2012): Added two VIDEOS of the train - each viewable in up to 720p HD!]

Before the start of each Yankees home playoff game, the MTA runs a special “nostalgia” train consisting of four 90-95 year old low voltage (or Low-V) subway cars. Here are some photos of the special train taken on various days.
[travel back in time...]

A (Literal) Glimpse of the Concourse Line: Under the “Great Wall”

I snapped this photo last week (consider this a preview of my next photo update):

Taken from the street under the “Great Wall of China.” Stay tuned for a comprehensive photo update! :-)

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A Glimpse of the Concourse Line: Fordham Rd

So I took the (D) to Coney Island yesterday to meet up with friends for a day of fun (and it was lots of fun!); while waiting for the train at Fordham Rd, I noticed this:

Yep, more crumbling tiles. Still not convinced this station (and most other Concourse stations, for that matter) needs rehab (stairwell repairs notwithstanding)?

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