New York subway cars find new life on ocean floor

Sat May 17, 2008 7:54am EDT
 
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In their final resting place -- where they are expected to last 40 years or so -- the subway cars begin another useful life, Gary said. "It's hard to believe they were in service as little as 10 days ago."

(Editing by Michelle Nichols)

 

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