The stretch from 42nd to 72nd, now that’s how you’re supposed to operate the 3 train. Great ride 🤝

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆🫡

@Metsfan7232

4 ай бұрын

72-96 maybe even better until 2001 when timers installed on straight continuous track. 🫡

@lightning77125

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. 50-57mph! Amazing

@the_elmeister

3 ай бұрын

Lance, that stretch on 7 Av is god tier whether you’re on a 2 or 3 train. You’re a rocket on both the 2 and the 3. That’s why I give the 2 the nickname “the red monster” because of how it’s R142s can roar with its HVAC system when blazing through the express track and the 3 rockets through quietly which is why I give the 3 the nickname “the red rocket.” It’s god tier, that’s why the 🔴7 Av Line🔴 is my favorite mainline in the system.

@jasminehyman2671

3 ай бұрын

2 and 3 are basically the same there both great stretches

Shoutout to the dispatcher who held us at 42st that allowed that 2 to get further ahead and that run to 72 st to be great.

7th ave express between 42nd and 72nd is arguably the best express run in the system, perfect capture of how great it is

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆🫡

@markholmes3592

4 ай бұрын

I place it behind the Flushing Express from 61st to Junction in terms of sheer speed, but yes the 7Av Express is right up there!

@yaboyymontana

4 ай бұрын

@@markholmes3592the A/D from 59th to 125th is a crazy stretch and the speed we hit sometimes is beyond me 😂 sometimes I’m like woah slow down

@the_elmeister

4 ай бұрын

Whether you’re 2 or a 3, it’s always fun to zip through on 7 Avenue express

@lightning77125

3 ай бұрын

Indeed!

i listen to these while I lay in my bed

@heylookitsjay1392

4 ай бұрын

The aesthetic is calming

@landocalrisian2014

4 ай бұрын

I'm gonna try that 👍🏾

@masatonagai8966

4 ай бұрын

Same

@lacruz555

4 ай бұрын

Same. Very soothing. Helps me fall asleep :)

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆

The pigeon at Junius St is unfazed 😂 @4:21

0:47 this operator sped out of new lots Ave, that is amazing 🤩

As an operator on the 3 who picks it every chance he can get, this made me smile. That’s a T/O who runs on business that did that. When I come around to chambers and see green in the leaving end of the tunnel I know it’s ON going uptown.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service to NYC. 🫡

@lightning77125

3 ай бұрын

How fast do you go? 48? 55?

@Spealing

3 ай бұрын

@@lightning77125 depends on the set and where. Most times I on average hit 72nd NB at 44. But sets like 1501 or 1535 as the operating motor can creep up to 47-49 but your braking has to be on point

@lightning77125

3 ай бұрын

You seem to be about an average driver, most go around 44-51 passing 66 St-Lincoln Center going uptown and 45-52 coming into 50 St off that gradient going downtown. Some N/B drivers go up to 57 while S/B can even go 60 under rare circumstances. Houston St might be even faster going uptown than Lincoln Center, I’ve been on a Harlem-bound 3 going 58, they go 40-47 past Canal then pick up speed. Much less consistent than Lincoln Center tho to get a 45-50+ uptown express. Ik you were talking about uptown trains arriving at 72, I think they go a bit faster passing Lincoln Center that’s why I say 44-51 but you’re average going into 72 at 44.

@Spealing

3 ай бұрын

@@lightning77125 whatever floats ya. I enjoy my runs

As a Operator I give props to that train horn action at Chambers. (1)/ (3) Making that connection so riders can catch the express route is why I respect the train operators/conductors for that.

i love that r62

THIS is the video I've been waiting for, for the LONGEST TIME!!

Thanks for sharing this video! I remember when the 2 trains were going to New Lots Ave b4 the switch with the 3 trains in 1983 was considered the longest ride back in the day. Also, the 2 trains were nicknamed the Beast to the East. A lot of great memories.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and respect for sharing the history of the system/line 🫡

@tombarzey7964

4 ай бұрын

@@wtaenyc you're welcome!

The 3 train line is my favorite line of the new york city subway

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆 Which line takes the 🥈?

@the_elmeister

4 ай бұрын

The 3 is a lot of fun. Trust me. I love 7 Avenue a lot. All the lines on 7 Avenue are S tier. I personally like the 2 the best though

Fantastic video of probably the most dangerous line in the city.

The little commuter running to catch the train at 42 st is hilarious. @50:00

As a child growing up with the subways, this video is such a gift. Brings back hundreds of memories. Thank you. 🙏 🚇

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

🏆 an honor 🫡

Watching These Vids Of These Train Lines Gives Me A Great View Of What NYC Looks Like

@wtaenyc

2 ай бұрын

🫡 Thanks for sharing.

With many many thanks for this video and your others, especially the express train runs. You give great pleasure to this railfan and capture the essence of the subways.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆🫡♾️

👍 Thank You For This Full Ride On The 3. I Ride To New Lots Avenue Back In The Days.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡

The little tune the operator did at the end with the horn is so wholesome ❤ Whoever it was has a very smooth and efficient operating ability

@GTSCommander

3 ай бұрын

Yes, he gave a "Haircut and a Shave" horn play!

I remember and rode it back, when it was the number 2 train LOL.

One of my favorite lines to work

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and for your service to the city 🏆🫡

At the 4:26 mark, look to the right and you will see one of the housing projects that was used as a location for the movie "Brooklyn's Finest".

@shawnperry4455

4 ай бұрын

That's Tilden Houses

Thank you for these videos. I'm not from NYC (I am from Melbourne, Australia) but I have always been very interested in the NYC subway. These videos let me see how the subway runs without having to come to NYC. It's amazing how all of this was designed and built over 100 years ago! It still transports millions of New Yorkers every day safely, quickly and efficiently. (Also these videos are very relaxing in the background and help me feel less anxious. The sounds of the subway are beautiful.)

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and looking forward to you visiting and experiencing it for yourself, in the future. 🦘↔️🗽🫡

Looking forward to your bronx to brooklyn 5 train video!

Really enjoyed the video, crystal clear, thanks.

Amazing video. One suggestion: add a speedometer near the bottom right to see how fast the train is going. As far as I know, nobody else has done that and it could be a fun lil feature

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment and suggestion. 🤔🫡♾️

Thank you for this! Ever since that fantastic southbound 3 video, I've been waiting for the northbound. Unfortunately like the SB trip, the 2 train slowed us down. This time even worse. With the exception of a nice run from 42-72, all we got was a good look at the back of an R142 from Nostrand to 135.😔

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunate indeed but honored you were still able to appreciate it. 🫡

Wow! I was really wating for this after the 3 to new lots

Growing up in Brownsville Rockaway Ave was my stop. I remember way back when 3 trains used to go to Flatbush Av and the 2 went to New Lots Ave.

The "Red Rocket" is awesome as usual. I'm so happy you finally did it going North to Harlem. That Lenox Terminal is unique. Thank you for your wonderful work :) That express run from 42nd to 72nd is absolute GOLD. The R62s will forever be my favorite :) The conductor gave the "red rocket" the justice it deserves :)

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Thank you; Your support is appreciated 🫡

i kept checking everyday for a video. im excited about this one. i live on the 3 train line so its great to see it from this prospective

@paymenomind1604

3 ай бұрын

Same!

This got me. the race of the R62 (3) Train Vs R62A (1) Train.

I feared for your device when it entered the terminal😂

@ratuldeoun7228

4 ай бұрын

At 1:10:16?

@abubakaryjallow4593

4 ай бұрын

@@ratuldeoun7228 yea

@BxJRP

4 ай бұрын

At 1:10:30

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

😮‍💨 Shoutout to the engineers.🫡🏆

Like I said in past comments, Great as always! Love all the Welcome To An Experience rides.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫶🫡♾️

Great thanks. I like watch videos about NY subway. Magic video.

I miss riding the 3 train ❤

I love the 3

Thank you so much for this video

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡

A nice Sunday treat 🔴🔴

Just started KZread and this was the first thing I saw! Great job WTAE!

@austinh.

4 ай бұрын

Dat timing it’s 6:39am over here and I was searching up these vids to asmr to, and this was just 8 mins ago, let alone u also got this vid soon too

Another amazing video.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫶🫡

Great video! One of your best videos, IMO. The "red rocket" 3 train is undefeated. 👊💪

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡

damn bro ur skilled on hitting brakes, had me questioning what u was gon do at clark st

@wtaenyc

Ай бұрын

🫣🙃

I have only been on a three train a handful of times but Love the video as always WTAE❤❤

One of my favorite IRT subway lines! 😁👍🏾🌟🚉

As always, the best.😊

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🏆🫡

Thanks!

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Your support & contribution are both appreciated 🫡

Another great video from you

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡♾️

Thank you for bringing back my childhood memories on my starter subway line ONCE AGAIN, WTAE!!! 🚇😊❤❤

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡♾️

Finally❤

Successful video of the Three Train, Mr. WTAE. My favorite is the stops of Brooklyn including in Crown Heights, Franklin Avenue - Medgar Evers College, Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn Museum (My favorite museum), and of course, Borough Hall. 😄

Hey bro love your videos, I'm supposed to be taking the test for train operator in a few months , any advise or study guides you recommend. I really want to get this job😊😊

@Metsfan7232

4 ай бұрын

Pretty much all reading comprehension. Take your time, even if means being last one finished. Good luck.

Thanks for the ride. Great video. What's next?

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫶🫡

💓 great... 👍👍👍

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫶🫡

That camera almost came off the coupler where it was holding. Luckily, no TSS was there to see that.

I was having withdrawals. I love my babies. R62 Thriving (3). When I was growing up, the R62A ran on Thriving (3), and twin sister R62 ran on Flying (4). 🥰

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡🏆

@Yoboynoah9842

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@wtaenyc what happen to the camera at 1:10:30

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

@@Yoboynoah9842 the truck mechanism shifted.

(3) Train New Lots Ave Brooklyn To Harlem 148Th St Manhattan

Great

A blind turn coming into.wall street the yellow should have been thrown earlier to prevent the speeding in that bad spot

Could you do the First (5) Train from New Lots Avenue at 5:45 AM? That's a rare ome to catch

Making both of the sides of Northbound and Southbound is a Good Idea! And how did you do a video on Front View on the Tracks with Running with a Train?

14:18 Rogers Avenue Junction in action being the oddity that it is

@markholmes3592

4 ай бұрын

Wound up allowing that 2 train to plug us the whole way up.

Nice one! What happened to the A train to Ozone Park video though? I started watching it a few days ago and the next day it just vanished.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🫡 coming soon.

1:07:58 One of the few at-grade divergences on the system. A Northbound 3 and Southbound 2 would collide here. Northbound 3 trains must wait for a Southbound 2 to cross, or a Southbound 2 must wait in the tunnel before the switches for a Northbound 3 to pass. Usually, one track will rise and "flyover" the other, but this is an old interlocking. Check here to see a train take the other route. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKN828qnlpOTg5M.html

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Respect for sharing with the community

1:10:35 is my favorite part! The driver does the song "Shave and a haircut 2 bits"!

I’m actually gonna be doing the 2 via the 3 to and from New Lots Av this week because they fixed the program on the 2 from new lots finally. I’m also gonna be doing the 5 train via the 4 line finally as well.

@the_elmeister

4 ай бұрын

The 2 from new lots was successful today

Plan to do full length of 5 train front view to flatbush avenue?

25:18 the old merge in spot from the LIRR tracks, on the right

@mohamad-ms2pb

4 ай бұрын

I believe that track connection to the LIRR was used by August Belmont when riding his personal subway car along with special guests to the Belmont race tracks.

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Great observation; thanks for sharing. 🫡

You guys look at that 3 train to New lots av Because of the First 5 cars they said at 135 so they are opening on brown things and stuff

Nice vid

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

🏆🫡

10:04 Holy F--k ! It felt and sounded like the motorman was going to take you right in to the 4 train next door. Whew ! 29:34 What a gorgeous view from a track geometry artistic viewpoint. Someone should make a photographic album of these kinds of best views; I wonder whom that would be. Hint, hint. Not me. I'm semiliterate with computers. 34:24 It sounds a mirror image of one of our streetcars going around a corner here in Toronto. 🤣 37:59 I love those arch ceilings; it gives me a religious experience. It's actually much prettier, and stronger than flattop ceilings. 40:44 What's the honking for? Are they setting up for a drag race ?? The local #1 beat us for a short stretch, then we left him in the dust ! 46:38 Photogenic view. 49:58 I see a rat on the catwalk. I feel sorry for him. It must be a hard life. He has to eat all that crappy food that people throw away, and then try and sleep when the trains are making noise all night. Maybe he'll get a better lifetime next lifetime. 50:46 You can see the opening to the left where the original IRT took the curve to our right to go along 42nd St. The spaces still show. 55:40 Why do the express tracks dip lower than the local tracks here ? 57:12 Bellmouth, and abandoned tunnel on the side. Future plans, maybe ? 57:47 I love this roundtop double track blasted tunnel. It's gorgeous. 1:07:59 English style flat junction common around London, England, but rare in North America. i.e. The southbound Bronx track crosses straight over the northbound 148th St track without a switch. North Americans love their damn switches; they rarely do too many switches in London, England. Aarre Peltomaa of Mississauga, Ontario

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this history with us along with your intriguing questions. Your knowledge/awareness of this line, video and system system are admirable and your support is always appreciated. 🏆🫡

Aye the 3 is the goat 🐐

You have to be in one of the first 5 cars to get off at 145th Street.

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

🏆

This motorman clearly wanted to finish the job quickly

Another fantastic ride. Nothing tops WTAE! Question: At the 9:55 mark I thought trains were required to use their warning horns when entering/exiting tunnels. They do here in Philly but perhaps there are exceptions...

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. As for your great question, this is no longer something taught or done in the transit system in NYC.

(3) Train to Harlem-148 St via 7 Av Express; Livonia Av, Eastern Pkwy Local, Lenox Av stop timestamps: 0:20 - New Lots Av [Transfers: B15 to JFK] [Southern Terminal 🟥] 1:22 - Van Siclen Av 2:31 - Pennsylvania Av 4:05 - Junius St [Transfers: (L) train by using OMNI] 5:25 - Rockaway Av 7:08 - Saratoga Av 8:40 - Sutter Av-Rutland Rd 9:46 - *BUFFALO AV PORTAL [LINE GOES UNDERGROUND]* *Livonia Av Line* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *Eastern Pkwy Line 🔴🟢* 10:36 - Crown Heights-Utica Av [Transfers: (4) train and B46 SBS] 12:09 - Kingston Av 13:38 - Nostrand Av [Transfers: B44 SBS] 17:06 - Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College [Transfers: (2) LCL & (4) (5) EXP trains and Franklin Av (S)] 19:21 - Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum 21:31 - Grand Army Plaza 23:35 - Bergen St 24:55 - Atlantic Av-Barclays Center [Transfers: (4) (5) EXP, (B) (Q) [Brighton Line 🟠🟡], (D) (N) (R) [4 Av Line 🟠🟡] trains; Connections: LIRR] 26:13 - Nevins St [Transfers: (4) (5) EXP trains] 27:44 - Hoyt St 29:47 - Borough Hall [Transfers: (4) (5) (R) trains] 31:46 - Clark St *BROOKLYN* ----------------------------- *MANHATTAN* 35:13 - Wall St 36:48 - Fulton St [Transfers: (4) (5) [Eastern Pkwy Line (Lexington Av branch) 🟢], (A) (C) [Fulton St Line 🔵], (J) [Nassau St Line 🟤] trains; Connections: PATH] 38:50 - Park Pl [Transfers: (A) (C) (E) [🔵8 Av Line🔵], (R) (W) [Montague St Line] trains; Connections: PATH] *Eastern Pkwy Line 🔴🟢* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *🔴7 Av Line🔴* 40:09 - Chambers St [Transfers: (1) LCL train] 41:29 - Franklin St (Skipped 🚫) 41:56 - Canal St (Skipped 🚫) 42:32 - Houston St (Skipped 🚫) 43:07 - Christopher St-Sheridan Sq (Skipped 🚫) 44:01 - 14 St [Transfers: (1) LCL, (F) (M) [🟠6 Av Line🟠], (L) trains and M14 SBS; Connections: PATH] 45:07 - 18 St (Skipped 🚫) 45:35 - 23 St (Skipped 🚫) 45:59 - 28 St (Skipped 🚫) 46:34 - 34 St-Penn Station [Transfers: M34 SBS; Connections: LIRR, NJT, AMTRAK] 48:31 - 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] 51:26 - 50 St (Skipped 🚫) 52:13 - 59 St-Columbus Circle (Skipped 🚫) 52:46 - 66 St-Lincoln Center (Skipped 🚫) 53:14 - 72 St [Transfers: (1) LCL train] 54:38 - 79 St (Skipped 🚫) 55:13 - 86 St (Skipped 🚫) 55:57 - 96 St [Transfers: (1) train] *🔴7 Av Line🔴* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• *Lenox Av Line* 1:00:05 - Central Park North-110 St 1:01:40 - 116 St 1:03:20 - 125 St [Transfers: M60 SBS to LGA] 1:05:41 - 135 St [Transfers: (2) train] 1:08:14 - 145 St 1:10:20 - *HARLEM RIVER DR PORTAL [LINE GOES OUTSIDE]* 1:10:46 - Harlem-148 St [Northern Terminal 🟥]

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

🏆

Hey, I’m wondering, how do you make these videos, the camera?

This is the second time I’ve seen you do it. Next video, you gotta make the words travel. Instead of pausing words at each station, make station names pass as each station hits (express or local). I miss traveling on the NYC subways. I will come back soon and return to my glory

@wtaenyc

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. 🫡♾️

Can yall do the e train to Jamaica center

@1:10:30 poor camera and mount getting slammed at the end!

That was almost an emergency stop as we came up from under the East River.

Interestingly enough I have a carry-on that sounds like a low pitched R62 😂😂 and I don't know if anyone else has experienced when if you push a shopping cart fast enough it to sounds like an R62.

@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2

4 ай бұрын

Interesting I'm a cart pusher at work and I don't think they make that noise.

55:37 is the abandoned 91st Street Station is

50:46 is where the Shuttle meets up with the 3

If I was in charge of the urban planning in NY I would use eminent domain to destroy and expand Livonia Ave to Linden Boulevard. It would make the street grid way nicer and pleasing to look at and you could extend the 3 train to the aqueduct racetrack and beyond in Queens. But that’s just me 🙃

@wtaenyc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🫡. We look forward to seeing what the future brings now that you have shared your opinion on an extension.

57:15 is there a reason why there is this extra space to the right?

can you guys do southbound J and maybe northbound E??

@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2

4 ай бұрын

The e line is mostly east west

Where did the a train to lefferts/rockaways video go?

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

coming soon.

great capture of the famous NYC rat at the 42sn Street stop!

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

🐀🧯💨

Was there ever a middle express track in Brooklyn?

@wtaenyc

4 ай бұрын

Not quite.

My child hood run

You havent done the N train either too coney island or to astoria

can you make a Z or E train video

Video request: 2 to Flatbush Avenue from 241st Street, using R142 (Rush Hour)

Hello! I have a question do you work for the MTA? how do you make these videos

@mohamad-ms2pb

4 ай бұрын

The response you'll most likely get is "We're a team that produces these videos."

@britainog4649

4 ай бұрын

well I honestly need a specific awnse I need to know I this Is legal

I know it's not, but why does the train feel so slow?

🤝

If this was the one train it would another hour longer

Request: do (E) to Jamaica Center

Harlem-148 st - Southern Terminal 145 - 7 av express line 🟥🟥 135 - transfer to the 2 train 125 - transfer to the 2 train and M60 116 - transfer to the 2 train 110 - transfer to the 2 train 96 - transfer to the 1 and 2 trains 72 - transfer to the 1 and 2 trains Times Square 42 - transfer to the 1 2 7 7 express Q N B but 42 st Bryant park 34 - transfer to the 1 and 2 trains 14 - transfer to the 1 and 2 trains Chambers - transfer to the 1 and 2 trains