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[PHOTOS] Aqueduct Special

Posted by Bill Newkirk on Mon Jun 29 13:55:33 2026

Yesterday was the last day of thoroughbred racing at the famed Aqueduct Race Track. Although the LIRR did provide service, I'll focus on the NYCTA operation.
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We begin at the lower level 42nd St. station at 8th Ave. On this day of March 16, 1964, a horse shoe shaped floral arrangement greeted riders.
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And it's off top to the races furnished by a speedy set of R-10s. (March 20, 1962)
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The special seems to be passing or stopping at Chambers St. as seen by an "H" for H&M. (March 21, 1960)
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Arrival at the Aqueduct Race Track station. (March 16, 1964)
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Original R1/9 equipment was also used.
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Hoping to win big ? Most likely not ! (June 1, 1961)
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Aqueduct Race Track station as seen on October 7, 1967
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View of the grandstand and Detroit steel in the parking lot.
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R-7 #1450 at 88th St [Boyd Ave] (April 1967
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R-7 #1402 at Rockaway Blvd (April 1967)
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At 88th St [Boyd Ave] R-7's passing R-38's both assigned to the Aqueduct Special. The R-7's are incorrectly signed for destination. (April 1967)
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R-38's at Rockaway Blvd. (May 1967)
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For the final photo, R-38's posing at Aqueduct Race Track station.
Was the "special" considered a high seniority job ? (September 1, 1967)
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