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From a nickel to a token : the journey from Board of Transportation to MTA
Sparberg, Andrew J., author.
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Chronicle of twenty specific events in the history of New York's mass transit systems between 1940 and 1968, including large numbers of rare photos. 1940 to 1968 was chosen because those years bracket two sea change events - the June 1940 subway unification, and the March 1968 inception of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Subway beats : celebrating New York City buskers
Boone, Kurt B., author, photographer.
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Immerse yourself in the raw energy and enthusiasm of New York City subway buskers in this shining photo showcase.

The race underground : Boston, New York, and the incredible rivalry that built America's first subway
Most, Doug, author.
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Documents the late-19th-century story of the dramatic and sometimes deadly competition between New York and Boston to build the first American subway, describing the rivalry between two brother subway engineers and their famous supporters against a backdrop of period economics and politics.

Locomotive
Floca, Brian.
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Presents a visual exploration of America's early railroads, examining the sounds, speed, and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.

Lost in NYC : a subway adventure : a TOON Graphic
Spiegelman, Nadja, author.
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After getting separated from his teacher, his classmates, and his trip partner during an outing to the Empire State Building, Pablo, the new kid in school, learns to navigate the New York City subway system as well as his own feelings towards making new friends and living in a big city.