Transit Museum Calandar for (Spring/Summer 2009) With Nostalgia Specials~ )

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mark1447:

(MTA)s domain updated the Calendar for Spring/Summer 2009, so Im reloading it now. Note that there is more then this, but may not be so popular. I only loaded Events and Specials. Nothing children or screenings. Please go to the following URL for the complete Listing:

http://www.mta.info/mta/museum/programs.htm

Also note, if you would like to become a museum member, go here for more information+ Tel!: http://www.imageexchange.com/mvx10/engine.cgi?store=nytm&page=index&body=membership&affiliate=mtainfo-memlink


Nostalgia First:


Saturday, June 20   10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NOSTALGIA RIDE: (2)(5)<5> WEST FARMS-EAST TREMONT STATION/BRONX ZOO
$30, Museum members $25, Children (5 - 17) $10. Admission to the Zoo and Congo Gorilla Forest: Adults $13, Children $10, payable by June 5.

Ride the Transit Museum's vintage fleet! Board at Grand Central, travel south to Brooklyn Bridge then north to East Tremont. Here, enjoy a tour with Arts for Transit artist Naomi Campbell of "Animal Tracks," and the 10th anniversary celebration of the Congo Gorilla Forest at the Bronx Zoo for the remainder of the day. If you can't drag yourself off our vintage trains, we'll take you for a spin in upper Manhattan!

A Preview of the Train Looks for newbies:

WPR Line: Jackson Ave:

Cars Included: R12, R15, R17, R33-World Fair, NON GOH[First Sky Blue Car]/Mainline/Redbird/Redbirds but in different color
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Sunday, August 2   10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NOSTALGIA RIDE: (A)(B)(C)(D) 81ST STREET-CENTRAL PARK WEST
$30, Museum members $25, Children (5 - 17) $10 including Museum admission

Ride the Transit Museum's vintage fleet! Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum before boarding for a trip east on the A line, terminating on Manhattan's Upper West Side, where we tour Arts for Transit's "For Want of a Nail," at the American Museum of Natural History. Walking tours of Central Park or the Museum wrap up the day. If you love trains, stay on board for an uptown trip and shop tour at 207th Street!


(For Newbies) Astoria Line: Astoria Blvd:


Cars Included: R1- R9 Series "ARNIES"
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EXHIBITIONS

February 15 - July 5, 2009
THE FUTURE BENEATH US: 8 GREAT PROJECTS UNDER NEW YORK
At the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store in Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library Science Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th St., Manhattan

The New York Transit Museum and the New York Public Library join forces to present a two-location exhibition about New York City's underground infrastructure initiatives in the 21st Century. Examining the magnitude and historical context of eight massive building projects, the exhibition provides New Yorkers a behind the scenes glimpse at their changing city and how these improvements will affect their lives.

Projects explored at the Transit Museum include the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's four mega projects: Fulton Transit Center, East Side Access, the extension of the 7 subway line, and the Second Avenue Subway. At the Library, viewers can learn about the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's Third Water Tunnel and new water filtration plant, New Jersey Transit's new trans-Hudson tunnel, and transit hub beneath the World Trade Center site, spearheaded by the Port Authority of NY and NJ.

April 14 - September 13, 2009
THE ROUTE OF THE DASHING COMMUTER: THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD AT 175
New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Heights

Incorporated in 1834, the Long Island Railroad, is the oldest rail road in the United States still operating under its original name. Initially built to be a shortcut to Boston, it has adapted to the ever-changing needs of its customers and survived competition, takeovers, hard times and bankruptcy. Today it is the busiest commuter railroad in the country and is embarking on a massive expansion project known as East Side Access which will bring LIRR trains into Grand Central Terminal. Historic and contemporary photographs, maps, illustrations, and objects on loan and from the museum's collection tell the fascinating story of the railroad and how it contributed to the development of Long Island.

GUEST CAR
Transit Museum guest cars highlight vintage and current vehicles not normally included in our permanent exhibit.

Supplementing the exhibit on the Long Island Rail Road's history, a vintage caboose is on display at the Museum. Steel Cabin Car No. C-60 was built by the International Railway Car Company in 1961 and used by the LIRR until 2003. Preserved and newly restored, the car is on loan from the National Railway Historical Society, Twin Forks Chapter.

Through 2009

TOURS

Tours offered by the New York Transit Museum visit places that tap into a wide range of interests: art, technology, urban history, and even city eats! Whether it's your first or twenty-first trip with us, we hope you'll join us. Your Museum membership provides discounted admission. Unless otherwise noted, reservations and advance payment are required: 718-694-1867. Most of these tours are not appropriate for young children or babies in strollers.

Please note: Events are subject to change without notice. In case of a program cancellation, the Museum will make refunds in the form of a voucher good for the dollar amount paid. Vouchers are valid for one year and can be redeemed for any other Transit Museum scheduled program. Vouchers cannot be used for Museum admission or for purchases in the Museum stores.

Saturday, May 9   10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ART ALONG THE HUDSON LINE, WITH MTA ARTS FOR TRANSIT
$36, Museum members $31, Children (5 - 17) $15 including train fare and admission to Wave Hill

Spend the day viewing beautiful art and scenery in this tour of Arts for Transit projects along Metro-North Railroad's scenic Hudson Line. Starting at Grand Central Terminal and ending at Wave Hill, artists discuss their unique projects along the way. The day concludes with a tour of the magnificent public garden and culture center at Wave Hill.

Wednesday, May 13   5:30 to 8 p.m.
RAILROAD HEYDAY ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

It's the late-1800s and private railroads are operating on Second, Third, and Fourth Avenues. One will be buried, the others will disappear, and where railroad tracks once lay, towering structures will rise. Jack Eichenbaum explores what was and what is on the Upper East Side, with special emphasis on the Second Avenue Subway project now underway in Yorkville and Carnegie Hill. Complements The Future Beneath Us.

Sunday, May 17   Noon to 4 p.m.
"CHANGE AT JAMAICA!" THE FIRST 175 YEARS OF THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD
$25, Museum members $20, Children (5 - 17) $10, including train fare and Museum admission

Historian and LIRR retiree Andrew Sparberg leads a tour of this singular railroad, retracing earlier routes and providing a look at operations today. Stops include the Transit Museum's newest exhibit, The Route of the Dashing Commuter, Atlantic Terminal, and Jamaica's "nerve center," where the Manhattan to Montauk network is managed and supervised 24/7. Final stop: Penn Station.

Saturday, May 30   Noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m
THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: OLD CITY HALL STATION
Capacity is limited; book early: Adults $20; Children $10. No strollers. Valid current membership required. Become a member of the Museum and join these exclusive tours!

Travel back in time to the early days of the subway! The starting point of New York City's new IRT subway was a jewel of a station, with chandeliers, leaded skylights, a vaulted Guastavino ceiling, and decorative tile work. Opened in 1904, the station exemplified the spirit of the City Beautiful Movement. The New York Transit Museum tour is the only way to see this treasure.

Friday, June 5   4:30 to 7 p.m.
QUEENSBORO BRIDGE CENTENNIAL TOUR
$5, Museum members $3

Celebrate the Queensboro Bridge's 100th Birthday with a tram ride to Roosevelt Island, where we'll meet Judith Berdy, Roosevelt Island Historical Society president, and see the former Queensboro Trolley Station. MTA architects will lead a tour of the former Strecker Memorial Lab, now an award-winning MTA substation. MetroCard required.

Wednesday, June 10   5:30 to 8 p.m.
REROUTING RAILS IN WESTERN QUEENS
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

For a century (1830-1930) railroad construction traversed Queens, defining neighborhoods and creating the proverbial "other side of the tracks." Sunnyside Yard, once one of the largest rail yards in the world, is now part of the MTA's East Side Access Project. How has the borough changed as mass transit modernized over the last 150 years? Jack Eichenbaum answers that question, leading us from Sunnyside Yard to ironbound Woodside, as we discover the railroads and stations that influenced development in Queens. Complements The Future Beneath Us.

Thursday, June 11   10 a.m. to 2p.m.
Thursday, July 30   10 a.m. to 2p.m.
HILLSIDE MAINTENANCE COMPLEX, LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

This is one stop you mustn't miss! Join us for a rare insider's peek at LIRR's million square foot maintenance shop, the largest facility for commuter trains in North America. Built in the 1990s, this sprawling complex is equipped with robots and other high-tech tools that maintain this enormous fleet of railcars. Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the LIRR.


Sunday, July 12   11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
SUBWAY TUNNELING IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

Early subway construction in northern Manhattan wasn't easy, and engineers resorted to mountain tunneling methods to blast through the bedrock of Upper Manhattan's hills and rocky ridges. In this new tour of uptown engineering marvels, transit historian Joe Cunningham reveals the system's deepest station, a city street carved out of solid rock, and a subway platform so deep it was used for a university physics lab. Bring a snack, we won't stop for lunch.

Saturday, July 18   11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ART ALONG THE WAY: CONEY ISLAND, BABY!
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

Enjoy a summer day at the seaside with a trip to Coney Island. Coney Island is now a stop for art-lovers with work by Vito Acconci and Robert Wilson, and the spectacular new Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Terminal. Explore the new look of Coney Island with Arts for Transit's Amy Hausmann, and tour the new green terminal building with NYCT's Tom Jablonski. Lunch is not provided, but a stop at Nathan's is a must!

Wednesday, July 23   5 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m.
RIDE THE BMT: THE BROOKLYN MUNCHING TOUR
Reservations and advance payment required: $45, Museum Members $40; includes cost of food

Join Todd "Knight of Noshing" Coleman on a Transit Museum Eating Special, as the Q train ripples through the cultural wonderland that is Brooklyn. On the Trinidad, or Trini beat you'll learn roti shop-speak, from buss-up-shut and spicy doubles, to sweet peanut punch and provision. Delve into the Pak-Punjab environs on Coney Island Avenue and a thin and flaky, frontier-style aloo paratha. Sink your teeth into the lost-in-time donut shoppe of your dreams as your eyes glaze over in sugar rush. Famous pizza, crispy falafel, and Brighton Beach memories, this borough has got it all. Wear comfortable shoes and loose pants, for lots of walking and eating!

Saturday, July 25   9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD ONE DAY GETAWAY TO GREENPORT AND RIVERHEAD

In honor of the 175th Anniversary, the Long Island Rail Road is planning a day-long adventure on the original route of the railroad. Details and price are still in the works. For more information, call (718) 558-7498.

Sunday, August 16   11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD AND THE ROCKAWAYS
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

The first LIRR electric cars on the Rockaway line were designed for joint IRT subway service. After NYC acquired the line, direct subway service from Manhattan began in 1956. Historian Joe Cunningham will examine elements of the LIRR's ownership that remain. Bring a snack, we won't stop for lunch.

Saturday, August 22   11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GOING WEST WITH THE 7 LINE: A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE
$20, Museum members $15, Children (5 - 17) $10

Historian Andrew Sparberg leads a 7 line tour from Queens to the Hudson Yards. Learn how plans to extend the line will transform the manufacturing neighborhoods on Manhattan's far West Side. Explore the rail history of the Hudson Yards, dating back to the 1850's; uncover the industrial heritage of once active freight yards and Amtrak lines; and learn about the lines' varied infrastructure, including steel elevated, concrete viaduct, shallow tunnel, and deep tunnel construction. Complements The Future Beneath Us.

ipaclansite:

Thanks for the info mark/matt, I'll sticky this.

Fan Railer:

The Fan Trips are 09, right?
Thanks a million. ;D

mark1447:

If you are on about the NOSTALGIA TRAIN RIDES tehn its This Summer, not 09, 2009 will have the Money Trains R22s, but I will keep this post updated

btw thz kev

Fan Railer:

Dammit!!!! i missed all the good ones. >:( :( ;D :P

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