August 18 and 19, 2007, Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm. “On The Town”
The classic musical “On The Town,” shot on location in New York City, was one of the first films to depict the New York City subway in living color. Gene Kelly stars alongside Frank Sinatra as a love struck sailor on leave in the Big Apple who falls head over heels for “Miss Turnstiles,” a “typical rider” whose picture appears in many different poses on advertising placards. Among the songs: “New York, New York” and “Come Up To My Place.” Also stars Jules Munshin, Ann Miller, Vera-Ellen and Betty Garrett.
August, Saturdays & Sundays, 3:00 pm. “American Experience: Transcontinental Railroad”
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century–the transcontinental railroad. Meet the engineers, entrepreneurs, and legions of workers who made it possible.
Saturday, September 8, 2007, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, “IND Anniversary September Special: A Day on the A.” Only 400 seats available — get your tickets now while there is space available!
Highlighting the 75th Anniversary of the opening of the first section of the IND, vintage R 1/9 trains will travel from mid-town to the Transit Museum’s very own Court Street station. After a brief layover we’ll re-board and head out to
enjoy the sun and surf at Rockaway Park. Then, we’ll go the distance along the remainder of the longest route in the system, closing the day boroughs away at 207th Street in the Bronx.
This a a one-of-a kind opportunity to experience subway travel onboard the vintage rail fleet, usually on static display in the Transit Museum. Not to be missed are the bouncy wicker seating of yesteryear, sharing your experiences with fellow passengers, the Nostalgia Train ‘wave’ to bemused people on subway platforms as the vintage trains rolls by and the mid-trip destination activities. Nostalgia Train tickets are $30, Museum members $25, children 3-17 $10. For reservations please call 718-694-1867.

New York Transit Museum. Complete calendar of events. Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights, T-F 10 am to 4 pm, Sat and Sun 12 Noon to 5 pm, closed Mondays and major holidays, 718-694-1600 ($ admission fee).
New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex & Store at Grand Central Terminal, located just off the main concourse in the Shuttle Passage, adjacent to the Station Masters’ Office, M-F 8 am to 8 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am to 6 pm, closed major holidays and for special events, 212-878-0106 (free).