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Event Series: The Pneumatic Subway

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    • The Pneumatic Subway

    • Event Date Saturday, September 29, 2018

    • Time:
      1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
      ET
      • Series:
      The Pneumatic Subway
    • New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    • Free with Museum Admission
    Alfred Beach Pneumatic Station

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    In 1870, inventor Alfred Beach caused a sensation when he opened his experimental subway powered by air. Learn more about his unique design and use blasts of air to power your own experimental vehicle! For ages 5+

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