I was born not far from here and lived about 6 blocks away until I was 8. I loved riding the subways and this is where I would always start my adventures, this station.

The F train curves into Smith and 9th the highest point on the MTA. The skyline has changed since I used to live here but it's still fun for me to ride the subway.

The trains I rode when I was a young girl. A train rumbles into Coney Island as another rolls out (below it). That gentleman was telling us about a scene in the Warriors movie filmed here.

A South Brooklyn Railway switcher pulls a string of New York City subway Type D Triplex cars through the South Brooklyn yard during a fan trip. This was truly exotic subway mileage, as there is no... (more)

An M train approaches the station at Marcy Avenue at dusk.

A D Line train enters the West 8 Street station in the southern part of Brooklyn. Next stop is Coney Island at the end of the line.

Subway cars arrive at the end of the line at Coney Island, pulling into the Stillwell Avenue station. The station has been heavily refurbished since this photo was taken, but it still retains its ... (more)

The Manhattan skyline forms an impressive backdrop as an outbound subway train approaches the Smith-9th station in Brooklyn. This stop has the oxymoronic distinction of being the highest point on ... (more)

A New York City subway train approaches the West 8 Street station near Coney Island. The Brighton Laundry Company is the impressive building in the background.

Only 4 cars ''weekender'' M train is about to leave Central Ave Station while other M train is approaching on opposite track.

BMT Type D-Triplex train laying over at Coney Island with a mix of other museum and MoW equipment on a dreary afternoon.

A lone R32 is see sitting inside the overhaul shop at Coney Island surrounded by R160A's and a handful of trucks.

Celebrating 100 years of the first BMT Subway line from Manhattan to Coney Island in style. The NYC Transit Museum brought out four vintage trainsets for nostalgia rides at Brighton Beach on June ... (more)

The R1/9 class (my personal favorites) are seen arriving back at Brighton Beach with the BMT Standards on the adjacent track. All cars were operational and open to the general public for a quick s... (more)

First time in 35 years, the BMT Standard cars are back in operating condition as they are seen arriving at Brighton Beach during the BMT Centennial Celebration.