All aboard for Major League Baseball Season!
The time for hot dogs, team spirit, and cold beers is back—New York style! Baseball season is upon us, and the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit are stepping up to the plate with something truly special: Nostalgia Rides to the Mets and Yankees home openers.
Looking for a fun, historic, and totally New York way to kick off the season? Hop on a vintage train, soak in the sights and sounds of old-school subway travel, and roll straight to the ballpark—all for just the cost of your standard subway fare, all according to New york Transit Museum’s official website.
Back in the day, we’d have told you that it was just a swipe a way, but we’ve graduated to tapping now. Even though the times are changing, these nostalgia rides are the perfect reminder than some of the most precious things are here to stay.
🗽 Choose Your Team… Or Celebrate Both!
If you’re a New Yorker, your allegiance was probably decided long ago—Mets or Yankees? Either way, these rides are pure baseball magic, combining team pride with a journey back in time.
⚾️ Thursday, March 26th – Mets Home Opener Nostalgia Ride
Departure: 34 St-Hudson Yards on the 7 line at 11am ET
Train: 8-car Redbird vintage train
Route: Stops at Times Sq-42 St, 5 Av, Grand Central-42 St, Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av, Hunters Point Av, Court Sq, Queensboro Plaza, 61 St-Woodside, Junction Blvd, and Mets-Willets Point
Let’s go, Amazin’ Mets! Whether you’re a lifelong Flushing Faithful or a first-time Citi Field visitor, this ride puts you in the perfect baseball mood.
⚾️ Friday, April 3rd – Yankees Home Opener Nostalgia Ride
Departure: Uptown 4 train platform, Grand Central-42 St at 11am ET
Trains: Legendary 4-car 1917 Lo-V and 6-car Redbird trains
Route: Non-stop to 161 St-Yankee Stadium
For the Bronx Bombers, we’re going full vintage. Feel the charm of the Lo-V with its rattan seats and ceiling fans, or ride the classic Redbird, a subway icon of generations of New Yorkers.
🚆 Experience New York Subway History
These Nostalgia Rides go beyond just transportation by giving riders a hands-on, immersive history lesson.
- Sit on rattan seats that have seen decades of riders
- Hold the polished handrails from a bygone era
- Check out vintage advertisements straight from the 20th century
- Travel through time while rolling toward your favorite team
Missed the rides? You can still explore over 20 vintage cars at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn, housed in an authentic 1936 subway station. Plan your visit at nytransitmuseum.org
🚋 About the Vintage Trains
IRT Lo-V Nostalgia Train (1917): These cars predate the first pitch at the original Yankee Stadium. With rattan seats, ceiling fans, and drop-sash windows, the Lo-V is a moving piece of history that shows how subway travel used to be.
Redbird Nostalgia Train (1959–2003): Known for its bright red paint and iconic presence on numbered and lettered lines, the Redbird remains a fan favorite. If you grew up riding the subway in New York, chances are you’ve experienced a Redbird firsthand!
So grab your cap, your team spirit, and maybe a soft pretzel or two—because this is subway nostalgia and baseball magic rolled into one. Whether you’re cheering “Let’s go Mets!” or “Go Yankees!” from the platform or the stands, these vintage trains are your ticket to a perfect Opening Day. All aboard for a ride through history, home runs, and pure New York joy! ⚾🗽❤️
