What is it about this small chaotic thrill, and thinking for a second you may remain forever locked out of what you left behind and where you’re going? Like life.
It’s even better to take the whole ride that way if possible. My sister in law once told me it was a subway highlight to ride this way from North Station to Fenway. Thrills and chills!
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on May 14th, 2009 at 8:43 am
MariaV said:
Unfortunately, It’s illegal now in New York. I recently saw cops detain a man for doing so.
I have to admit that that’s one of my favorite things too. When I was a child and first discovered you could do that, I wanted to walk through the whole train. My mother humored me and did it. Ever sense than whenever I ride a train I have to take a little walk.
That’s one of my favorite scary/fun things to do, too! But of course, I come from a train-ridin’ family, so it’s in my blood.
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on May 14th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Jill said:
absolutely hate that. Even makes me cringe to look at the picture Which might explain why two years in New York and I was totally done. I need structure, order, and ultimately the suburbs. I know… BOOOOOORING.
While illegal on the NYC subway, I enjoy doing it on other trains because it makes me feel like a seasoned traveler who has his “sea legs” and can do it smoothly without even holding on to anything as I pass through.
I had to ride like that from Rome to Northern Italy once. It blew. But your description is lovely and captivating and I might have to share it on the evil Facebook.
It’s even better to take the whole ride that way if possible. My sister in law once told me it was a subway highlight to ride this way from North Station to Fenway. Thrills and chills!
Unfortunately, It’s illegal now in New York. I recently saw cops detain a man for doing so.
I’m a scary mary. Will only walk through when train is stopped, unless I have had a few then who knows.
You’ve nailed it once again.
That subliminal rush of terror/anticipation. Yep, happens every time.
I have to admit that that’s one of my favorite things too. When I was a child and first discovered you could do that, I wanted to walk through the whole train. My mother humored me and did it. Ever sense than whenever I ride a train I have to take a little walk.
Bossy is brave. Don’t ever use the restrooms on the train
Good one – I always somehow feel like I’m not supposed to be doing it, so it’s probably my own fault if I fall to my death.
I love the rush too, on the rare opportunities I’m on trains.
“Remain forever locked out” and/or that the “press button to open door” button will refuse to work…
I agree. I like to do this.
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How fortunate that they used steel for those interiors — you know, so easy to keep clean. *snort*
That’s one of my favorite scary/fun things to do, too! But of course, I come from a train-ridin’ family, so it’s in my blood.
absolutely hate that. Even makes me cringe to look at the picture Which might explain why two years in New York and I was totally done. I need structure, order, and ultimately the suburbs. I know… BOOOOOORING.
Love the whoosh.
While illegal on the NYC subway, I enjoy doing it on other trains because it makes me feel like a seasoned traveler who has his “sea legs” and can do it smoothly without even holding on to anything as I pass through.
I had to ride like that from Rome to Northern Italy once. It blew. But your description is lovely and captivating and I might have to share it on the evil Facebook.