Past men's shirts, a right toward cosmetics, and out on Broadway and 35th, but for only a few steps, to descend to the IND line.

"In four years, you'll know when you're on an IND line," Ms. Baranowski said.

They were unarmed but were still responsible for the safety of the passengers on the IND line as well as guarding the system's property.

The subway station, operated by the New York City Transit Authority, was part of the original IND line which opened in 1932.

New homes have emerged in the borough as the IND line under the Queens Boulevard subway is extended further east.

Mr. Santiago left the busiest stations, like 59th Street on the IND line, until late yesterday.

It was the first time that some midday riders had seen standees on the C train on the IND line.

In this year's budget crunch, financing for the museum, the former Court Street subway station of the IND line, was cut to nothing.

The museum's home, the former Court Street station of the IND line, marked the end of a short shuttle line that operated from 1936 to 1946.

City-built subway, now the IND line, is completed.