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Happy Birthday Blue Line

Started by coneyraven, July 01, 2009, 10:49:17 PM

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On this day in 1977, the Metro system introduced the second of its five color lines ... The Blue Line opened between National Airport and Stadium-Armory --- Making Metro Center a true transfer station and introducing all of us to Farecard Machines - and the state of Virginia -- All of the cars in use were the 1000 Series Rohr Cars using the original Roll Signs (as seen above) --- The next segment to open wasn't until February 1978 -- and at that time, Maryland finally had a station to call its own....
Red Line train to Rhode Island Avenue -- Doors Closing
Blue Line train to Stadium-Armory -- Doors Closing
Orange Line train to Ballston -- Doors Closing

Next station -- Nicholson Lane -- Doors open on the left