Kass-Slip & Ed — Freeman St. 5 train
Raw 1980 throw-ups on the 5 Line. First train out, Bronx grit in the backdrop. MPC on the rise

MPC Subway Prints – Bronx,NY 1979–1980

These trains were born in the Esplanade Tunnel and Stickouts during the peak of New York’s graffiti era. Painted by a crew of young kings—Rock, Colt, Reck, and others—most of whom aren't with us anymore. This isn’t just art. It’s memory, movement, and Bronx legacy frozen in time.

Colt Piece – Photo by Henry Chalfant
Captured during the height of the hip-hop era, this iconic shot from Henry Chalfant’s Apple series freezes a moment of pure Bronx energy. The Colt piece on the left stands as a bold signature from a time when the lines weren’t just painted—they were battled for.

Planets – Colt 1980, MPC
Laced with Lydia’s tag—his girl at the time. Bronx heat, captured forever. Photo: Henry Chalfant.

Colt & Slip — To Blade & Comet
MPC tribute burner from 1980, captured by Henry Chalfant. Bronx steel, raw style, and respect to the legends.

Rock & SlipNo Cop Can Catch Me Now
1979 Bronx steel with attitude. MPC burner with classic character heat.

Colt & Reck – The Ebony Dukes
1980 Bronx roll call. MPC meets The Ebony Dukes—Colt and Reck repping hard on steel.

Rock & Colt – 180th Street Burners
MPC, 1979. Straight from 180th Street—Bronx steel, bold styles, and that raw early energy.

Colt & Slip – Merry Christmas
MPC, 1979. A holiday burner with Bronx flavor—raw, festive, and straight off the steel.

Slip & Rock – MPC Boys top Buffed
1980. Bronx steel with attitude—top-to-bottom . Andy Capp Character in the middle keeps watch.

1979-80 NYC MPC-Train Gallery

See more NY trains in- train and Letters section