What’s New
In recent years the line has caused headaches for many Queens residents,
especially with the explosive growth of Long Island City. Residents aren’t the
only people frustrated with the service and overcrowding. In 1999, then Atlanta
Braves pitcher John Rocker ranted about the subway and how much he disliked the
city and Mets fans.
Mets fans on the other hand have adopted the subway’s name and created The 7 Line
Army, a fan club and clothing company. Additionally, a 2000 documentary called “The #7
Train: An Immigrant Journey” highlights the diversity of 7 train riders.
“7 Train: Minutes to Midtown” will run until Oct. 29 at New York Transit Museum Gallery
Annex & Store at Grand Central Terminal. The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Photo by John Sanderson
Photos courtesy of New York Transit Museum
