LIRR Corona Meadows (Queens)

http://ny.existingstations.com/w//images/9/9e/1000.jpg

I'm having trouble finding this on Willett's Point Blvd in Queens. Tracks are gone.

Anyone provide a link to Google maps? Thanks.

This may help: http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/portwa ... htm#Corona

Thank you!

Is Corona still a scrap yard for LIRR equipment?

Rich: as far as I know Corona yard is no more therefore no scrapping of LIRR cars. As a matter of fact most of the industry that was located in that area is gone. Just to the west of those business are is now the location of Citi Field home of the NN Mets.

As an aside years ago you were building a C420. Was it finished and is it used.

Thks,

RPJ

My word, yes! I have constructed quite a few 1/8th scale railroad cars, but ere you see Long Island ALCO C420 #206 and LIRR caboose #43. I've also included a photo of a BAR potato refrigerator car (which is used to keep lunches and drinks cold) and a CNR wooden boxcar. My backyard railroad is planned to be finished as a continuous loop this summer. It will be about 1200' in circuit. Two years ago, I build an engine house where the C 420 is stored. My travel power is a coal fired Reading A5a 0-4-0 steam locomotive. I am presently completing an ALCO FA1 in CNR paint, in my shop.
my buddy Pete (Odd Duck) Grant is seen riding the P54 riding coach.

This was a very informative post. Thanks.

Corona Yard doesn't exist anymore. Wish it were still there.

Are their any remnants at all?

This large open area (see aerial) is all, which had been the Wlllets Point auto scrap yards until 2013.

The new NYCFC MLS stadium and some housing options will be built there.

"Goodbye to Rosie! The Queen of Corona!"

Dear sirs,I found the pictures of the caboose and locomotive really nice. I have a question. I also built a small size caboose in my yard. I would like permission to post a picture of my caboose? I'm not sure how to do it, maybe someone could help me. Respectually Frank and Cindy

You can post a pic creating a post, go to bottom to upload an image, etc. You can also post an image if upload to a website. Send to me and I'll load it. Let us know. Best wishes to all for a Safe Memorial Weekend.