"East 180th Street Yard/Shop
New York Transit Museum
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Built in the 1920s, the East 180th Street Maintenance Shop was once the largest in the IRT system. The shop was completely refurbished in the late 1990s to maintain a new generation of subway cars. Superintendent Joe Tassiello will lead a tour describing the high-tech tools and state-of-the-art procedures that carefully test car equipment and operation during inspection. See how “in service” conditions are created, and how wheel shape, temperature controls, and conductivity are weighed and measured. The tour involves climbing stairs. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and fitted clothing, and are welcome to bring lunch to eat onsite.
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Schedule
August 10, 2008 from 11:00 to 14:30