Category Archives: railfanning

Jerome Avenue Line Express Experiment

Posted on June 4, 2009 by brian

Starting Monday, there will be experimental peak direction express service along the Jerome Avenue El during an hour in the morning rush. Some Utica Av-bound trains run express from Mosholu Pkwy to 125 St AM Rush Hour, 7 AM to … Continue reading →

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MTA NYC Transit – 2008 Ridership by Subway Station

Posted on June 2, 2009 by brian

MTA NYC Transit has released 2008 subway ridership statistics by subway station for all 422 station complexes. Here are the top 10 busiest New York City subway stations for 2008: Station and subway lines Annual Ridership 1. Times Sq-42 St   … Continue reading →

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PATCO makes plans to reopen the Franklin Square station in Philadelphia

Posted on May 27, 2009 by brian

It’s a railfan’s dream come true! The Franklin Square subway station may be reopening! All those years of passing through it – its silence deafening – left me wondering if it would ever see passengers again. Well it just may! … Continue reading →

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This blog’s been quiet since…I became a father!

Posted on May 25, 2009 by brian

On May 20, 2009, my first child, a son, was born! He’s going to be a big railfan!

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 … is coming closer

Posted on May 17, 2009 by brian

June 12 is coming fast, and the proff is on the side of New York City buses! I can’t wait to see this movie! I love the original!

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Metro-North announces the first trains to stop at Yankees-E.153rd Street station

Posted on April 27, 2009 by brian

Along with the updated train schedules released today, Metro-North has announced the times of the first revenue trains to stop at the brand new station near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx called “Yankees – E. 153rd Street”. It opens on … Continue reading →

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MTA Long Island Rail Road Celebrates 175th Anniversary With Commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel

Posted on April 24, 2009 by brian

The MTA Long Island Rail Road 175th Anniversary celebration I mentioned earlier this week is in full swing now at Penn Station! The commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel is taking place in the 34th Street Entrance Corridor. The LIRR is … Continue reading →

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Vintage IND subway train to run in service April 29

Posted on April 23, 2009 by brian

In honor of New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declaring April 29th, 2009 “Duke Ellington Day,” The Islands Of The Bahamas is sponsoring a free ride (no additional cost beyond the normal subway fare) on the New York City … Continue reading →

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Long Island Rail Road to hold 175th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on April 21, 2009 by brian

This Friday the Long Island Rail Road will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary with events at both Penn Station and Jamaica station. Penn Station – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM – United States Postal Service will be hand canceling letters … Continue reading →

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LIRR Raffle today at Penn Station

Posted on April 21, 2009 by brian

As part of the series of Customer Appreciation Giveaway Days in honor of their 175th Anniversary, the Long Island Rail Road is holding numerous raffle drawings today at Penn Station. Prizes include METS tickets and MACYS gift certificates. Good stuff. … Continue reading →

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