Monthly Archives: October 2009

Don Draper as Dashing Dan

Posted on October 22, 2009 by TJ

Finally, a little commuter action for Ossining’s most famous commuter, Don Draper. Mind you, we’re a little late getting to watch Mad Men this week, the downside of 10 p.m. shows and having small children that wake up early. In … Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Enter Yankeemobile Caption Contest

Posted on October 20, 2009 by TJ

Yes, folks, it’s your last chance to come up with a witty caption for the Trainjotting caption contest. Simply come up with a funny/snarky/heart-warming tagline for the photo below, shot at our train station last week, and post it in … Continue reading →

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Hawthorne “Train Station Meeting” Thursday

Posted on October 20, 2009 by TJ

Exciting day at Hawthorne station yesterday. First off, we had County Exec hopeful Rob Astorino pressing the flesh and handing out handbills bearing his mug yesterday morning at his home station (You know what the Westchester political strategists say–if you … Continue reading →

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Engine Bob and ‘FDR’s Funeral Train’

Posted on October 19, 2009 by TJ

It gives me tremendous pleasure to announce the springtime publication of a book about a most unique train ride that chugged through our area nearly 65 years ago. In April 1945, a train hauling the giant bronze casket of Franklin … Continue reading →

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Metro-North Departures: You Have More Time Than You Think

Posted on October 18, 2009 by TJ

Great scoop on Page 1 of yesterday’s NY Times–Page 1, as in, war and the economy and national healthcare, Page 1–about how Metro-North trains leave a minute, on average, after their scheduled departure. Michael Grynbaum does the spadework on this one, … Continue reading →

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Harlem Line Riders Have No Reason to Complain

Posted on October 16, 2009 by TJ

While we complain about Metro-North–oh, do we complain about Metro-North–we Harlem Liners do realize we have it pretty good, with Metro-North’s best on-time percentage of the three lines, and some creature comforts that New Haven Liners can only dream abou–at … Continue reading →

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Derek Jeeper? Melky Car-brera?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by TJ

On the eve of the American League Championship Series, we’d like to welcome you to the first annual Trainjotting Caption Contest. Please post the best caption you can for the following photo, taken this morning at our train station.   … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Says Leaves are Blowin’ in the Wind

Posted on October 15, 2009 by TJ

With the big Nor’easter coming our way, SLIPPERY RAIL CONDITIONS are likely to hit New Jersey as soon as tomorrow.  I missed my usual NY train, and had to sprint to catch the 7:43 train to Hoboken., where I found … Continue reading →

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42nd Street Will Probably Never Look Like This

Posted on October 14, 2009 by TJ

A non-profit group is pushing to have 42nd Street closed to traffic, reports the New York Times, with a light rail system linking the East River to the Jacob Javits Center all the way across town. It’ll probably never happen, … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz.

Posted on October 14, 2009 by TJ

As JerseyJim noted, commuters in search of potent potables have an alternative option to the overpriced-albeit-convenient beer & booze guys situated on the Grand Central platforms. Yes, Rite Aid has a wide selection of beer for those who have the … Continue reading →

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