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This is a publicity stunt for the upcoming CBS taping of his 100th MSG concert and his media people made sure this got into the papers early. I'm sure in the coming weeks there will be a segment of Billy actually boarding a train with his entourage in the wings to make it appear hes an average guy t...

Whats old is new. For decades there was a morning commute train originating at Plandome. It came off track one or two in Pt.Wash, Manhasset, Great neck, then Penn Sta. The Westbury train came off the north side in Hicksville after being an equipment train from Jamaica. And the train which originated...

Rehabbing cars and procurement of any equipment (new or used) will most likely require "consultants" to inform management on how to proceed. This of course, will take money and time. Perhaps MACTRAXX can start his own consulting company. More than a decade ago there were funds in the budge...

The better question is: when will solicitation start to builders (RFP) to replace C3, DE/DM equipment? Now over twenty-five years old their days are growing short with out a mid life "rebuild". And the E15's (MP15's) are now approaching their forty-eighth year of service with no replacemen...

Actually, the C3's are the legacy of the late Charles Hoppe who delayed their purchase with profound statements about spending money (most of it grants, safe harbor, etc.) on new equipment for "only" 20% of the ridership. The C1's were part of the "compromise" not to electrify to...

This is part of the perpetual wish list from Capital that is never ending. Its great job security though!

The C Secondary adjacent to Blissville Yard. Most likely the YPD 131 turning the engines.

K&K are correct that opening or closing a station is completely political. When the high level platforms were introduced in diesel territory (and most now in a state of disrepair), Glen Street was to be eliminated as a station. Political pressure mounted and the newly formed Nassau County Legisl...

It was Amfleet cars and yes they were tested for possible Cannonball service

Just like the ore jennies, and not too far from the famous ore jenny derailment that decimated Queens Interlocking.

Nothing like self congratulation from politicians. And Rinaldi is being less than truthful with her "operational challenges and limitations" quote. See my earlier posts on the matter.

All of what was stated above was tried in 1983-1984 with disastrous results. The riders revolted with many going to Syosset or Douglaston to avoid the branch. Politicians on the branch became involved and the schedule reverted to mostly what it was before. As the pamphlet of the era said, "simp...

The News 12 MTA press release has to be part of a comedy routine. Over the years the talking points regarding adding service on the Oyster Bay branch were: -The need to add a third track Hicksville/New Hyde Park as there aren't enough "slots" for increased OB service. -The need to extend N...

Track Eight Receiving Yard

Its Pt. Jeff