The "8" Takes the 6 to Times Square

2007128subway.jpg2008 showed up a little early today as a shiny new addition to the New Years Eve celebration in Times Square traveled there by subway from the Bronx, where it was constructed. The 500-lb number "8" will complete the "2008" sign that will be a part of the midnight festivities.

Standing at 7 feet tall, the "8" and it's three other numerical companions will be on display through the 19th at the Times Square information center. Just like its other holiday luminaries in the city, the bulbs used this year are more energy efficient than ever before.

What trains did the "8" swipe its Metrocard at? It took the 6 to the N/R this morning -- which hopefully brightened up some people's commutes.

Email This Entry


Comments (6) [rss]

user-pic

oh that is so shopped! ;P

Ummm... That is so the Union Square Station. I was just there twenty minutes ago. That is on the Downtown Track - Track is on a curve. I concur... It is shopped!

How did they get a 500-lb item on the train?

user-pic

the "6" doesnt stop at times square

I wonder why they didn't take the 7 or the shuttle from GC? I don't even think 59th St. has an elevator.

Post a comment (Comment Policy)

Tips

Get your daily dose of New York first thing in the morning from our weekday newsletter, now in beta.

About Gothamist

Gothamist is a website about New York. More

Editor: Jen Chung
Publisher: Jake Dobkin

Newsmap

newsmap.jpg

Contribute

Latest Tip:

The Evolution of the Hipster: from 2000 to 2009
[more]

Latest Photo:

Subscribe

Use an RSS reader to stay up to date with the latest news and posts from Gothamist.

All Our RSS

Follow us