New York City has a secret subway line with antique cars - here's what it's like to ride it
The New York City subway system is one of the most fascinating curiosities in a city full of mysteries. Miles of underground track shrouded in darkness, littered with abandoned stations and secret passageways - it's a common object of desire for the urban explorers among us.
And, occasionally, New York City acknowledges the delightful mystery surrounding its 24-hour transportation system. The annual "Shopper's Special" train line is a perfect example of this:
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The train line, consisting of eight vintage NYC subway cars from several different eras, runs for a few weekends each year - from the Sunday after Thanksgiving to the end of the year, only on Sundays.
So what'd we do this past weekend? We got on the train and took a ride!
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