The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls

[Anonymous]

I've a book called "Interborough Rapid Transit: The New York Subway, Its Construction And Equipment." First printed in 1904 by the IRT. Lots of photos of the tunnels, etc.

I've seen this book digitized online, possibly at the Project Gutenburg site http://www.gutenberg.org though a quick search there turns up nothing.

You might be able to get this book through interlibrary loan or I could send a link to where you can buy a used copy online. If all else fails, you can borrow mine.

Wayne

[davekelly]

I can't remember where, but there's a video out - a documentary that discusses those folks that live in the subway tunnels in NYC. Haven't seen it, but would think there would be some good info there.

There are also some web sites that have pics of the subways being built which includes some interior views of the subway tunnels. i think the sites are listed on the thread I started concerning buying individual Proto subway units. If not, google always works.

[MisterBeasley]

I was discussing engine-cams with a vendor at a show this weekend, and realized that I'm close to the point where I'll have to build my subway tunnels. I plan to use a camera (eventually), so I'll have to provide "scenery" inside all the tunnels, about 20 linear feet worth. As stations will take up the straightaways, most of the tunnels will be on curves.

Does anyone have suggestions for modelling these? They aren't going to be cut rock, like you'd see in a mountain tunnel.