NY1 presents "Summer in the City," a series of stories told about New York City through the eyes of New Yorkers.

Part 1: The Beach Train

This time of year, "Take the A Train" is not just the title of a Duke Ellington classic. It's also how to get to the beach. As it rumbles from Northern Manhattan to the Rockaways in Queens, the train's personality changes as it slowly fills up with beachgoers.