Scene: H6 Takes Its Last Ride

It's the end of the line for the TTC's 27-year-old trains.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Giordano Ciampini

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Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the very last H6 (or perhaps eagerly awaiting the arrival of any train, because he doesn't realize this is the last run of the H6).

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People know there will soon be something to see here.

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Orange doors: you will never see their like again.

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TTC spokesperson Brad Ross, almost certainly being forced to defend the decision to end solo seating.

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The arrival of the last H6.

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The hand and forearm in charge of the last H6.

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One man is wearing a suit, because he knows what's appropriate for a Final Ride.

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Shirley Bishop, waving a fond farewell to an orange-doored, wood(ish)-panelled piece of Toronto transit history.

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WHERE: Eastbound to Kennedy Station from Greenwood Station

WHEN: Friday, June 20, 10 a.m.

WHAT: The final service run of the TTC’s oldest train, the H6. Distinguished by dizzyingly orange interior doors, woodgrain panelling, and a much-coveted solo seat, this model has been serving Torontonians since 1986.

After taking transit enthusiasts and doubtless somewhat confused commuters on a trip from Greenwood Station to Kennedy Station, then westbound to Kipling Station and back again to Kennedy station, the train was decommissioned—it’s likely destined, along with its H6 brethren, to be gutted or scrapped.

Torontonians will just have to content themselves with the sleek new Toronto Rockets and the red-doored Bloor-Danforth T1s, and say goodbye to solo sitting.

Say goodbye to your own private corner. The H6 subway train retires today. Last run now in service. #TTC pic.twitter.com/Z3cvg87nW5

— Brad Ross (@bradTTC) June 20, 2014