Former NYCTA R-44 398 at Princes Bay

Eastbound R-44 depart Eltingville, the original Southern terminus for the SIR

Numerous St Louis Car Company R-44 cars sit in storage on the yard tracks at Tottenville

A Westbound Local arrives at Tottenville, lead by Staten Island Railway R-44 car 414.

Lead by a former NYCTA R-44, an afternoon local train to Saint George passes through the Pleasant Plains Station

Staten Island Railway R-44s rest in the yard at Tottenville, exposed to the elements. To the left is a set still currently in operation, to the right is a set with an unknown future.

SIR R-44 ME-2 414 leads a Tottenville-Bound Local into Princes Bay.

A string of R-44 subway cars rests in the yard at Tottenville, covered in snow and icicles due to lack of use.

The last of the remaining R44 subway cars make their stand on the Staten Island Railway, showing their reliability in icy weather even after 52 years.

“Victory From Bay Street”

On April 22nd 2025, an westbound MTA Staten Island Railway train, with a 4-car St. Louis Car Company R44S set, exits Victory Interlocking as seen from Ba... (more)

“Slosson From Bay Street”

On April 22nd 2025, an eastbound MTA Staten Island Railway train, with a 4-car St. Louis Car Company R44S set, passes the westbound signals at Slosson In... (more)

“Old Timers @ Holly”

On the morning of April 22nd 2025, a westbound MTA Staten Island Railway train, with a 4-car St. Louis Car Company R44S set, ducks under the eastbound signals... (more)

“New Tech @ Holly”

On the morning of April 22nd 2025, a westbound MTA Staten Island Railway express train, with a 5-car Kawasaki R211S set, ducks under the eastbound signals at Ho... (more)

Leading a Tottenville bound express, Kawasaki R211S 159 passes by Brookville BL-20G 776 in the Clifton Yard.

New Tech and CPLs. Staten Island Railway R211S car 100 is the lead unit on an eastbound train seen splitting the signals at Brady Interlocking, just north of Old Town Station. The color... (more)