Category Archives: railfanning

Meadowlands Rail Service Information on NJT Website

Posted on April 14, 2009 by brian

Following last month’s release of Meadowlands Station rail service information by the MTA, New Jersey Transit has now posted information of its own. As was also mentioned in recent news articles, the NJT webpage announces that service will begin in … Continue reading →

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Vitamin Water all over the 42 St Shuttle

Posted on April 7, 2009 by brian

I took a ride on the 42 St Shuttle yesterday and found that the train on Track 1 has been covered with an advertising wrap for Vitamin Water. It’s a nice wrap. The seats are pretty cool. Click on the … Continue reading →

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NYC Subway celebrates opening days at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium

Posted on March 31, 2009 by brian

New York City Transit wants you to “Take the Train to the Game” when it comes to New York baseball. And while that includes the number 7 subway to Citi Field, the B, D, and 4 subway lines to the … Continue reading →

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First Photos of the New South Ferry Terminal Grand Opening

Posted on March 17, 2009 by brian

Yesterday at noon I rode the first (1) train into the new South Ferry subway terminal, and then ran across the platform to ride the first (1) train out of the new South Ferry subway terminal (I guess you can … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions about the South Ferry loop subway station

Posted on March 13, 2009 by brian

Now that the South Ferry subway station is back in the news due to the imminent opening of the new 2-track subway terminal, I’d like to clear up a few misconceptions. South Ferry misconception #1: A new subway station was … Continue reading →

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MTA website announces the opening of the new South Ferry Subway Terminal Station

Posted on March 12, 2009 by brian

The MTA Capital Construction website has finally announced the opening of the new South Ferry Subway Terminal Station. The New South Ferry Terminal Station will open to the public on Monday, March 16, 2009 No time is given, but various … Continue reading →

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New South Ferry Terminal may open March 16

Posted on March 9, 2009 by brian

The latest word is that the new South Ferry subway terminal is scheduled to open for revenue service at MIDNIGHT on Monday, March 16, 2009. I guess March 16th is the new February 2009 (which in turn was the new … Continue reading →

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Barge of Death returns on a beautiful Sunday morning

Posted on March 8, 2009 by brian

What a way to ruin a beautiful Sunday! The Barge of Death returned to the 207 Street Subway Yard this morning. It passed under the raised Broadway Bridge. The barge was escorted by the Weeks Marine tugs “Virginia” and “Shelby”. … Continue reading →

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Early Saturday Barge of Death Departure

Posted on March 1, 2009 by brian

The Barge of Death departed yesterday morning (Saturday, February 28, 2009) at about 10:00 AM. This is the earliest in the day I recall it ever departing. The barge appeared to be filled with about 60% R-32 cars and 40% … Continue reading →

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Different (1) Trains and New Station Name

Posted on February 24, 2009 by brian

Some railfanning tidbits: Ten (10) cars of the R-62A “singles” class are no longer running on the (3) line, and are now running on the (1) line. What does this mean? It means you can possibly get a full size … Continue reading →

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