Monthly Archives: January 2012

What’s Up With That Guy?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by TJ

He rides a pedicab in front of Grand Central. He does jumping jacks as he awaits a fare, because, presumably, pedaling fat-arse tourists around New York is not enough exercise. He keeps a pack of Marlboro Lights fastened to his … Continue reading →

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Less Black, More Blue

Posted on January 30, 2012 by TJ

It is as if they’ve finally torn down the scaffolding that cast a dark shadow over your apartment or your office building. Sun. Sky. Hope. When you leave work today, you will see a fading blue sky as the sun … Continue reading →

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New Uni’s and Carts For MNR Beer Guys

Posted on January 27, 2012 by TJ

Anyone notice the new uniforms, and the new signage on the carts, for the beer guys in Grand Central? Until recently, they wore light blue polo shirts. I assume they wore some sort of pants as well, but their legs … Continue reading →

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A Hitch-Biker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Posted on January 27, 2012 by TJ

Four for four, folks. Yes, four times in the past two weeks, with rain in the air, on the ground, and in the forecast, I set out on foot for Hawthorne station. And four times, I was picked up by … Continue reading →

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Rapping, Harmonica Playing Conductor Entertains Riders

Posted on January 25, 2012 by TJ

A conductor who appears to be working on a LIRR train gave a little performance, including harmonica, a “hat trick” involving his blue chapeau, (mercifully short) rapping, and some Borscht Belt humor, to riders recently. The video is posted on … Continue reading →

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Brits Rule in Trainswatting Tourney

Posted on January 25, 2012 by TJ

The English are largely favored to bring home the squash Tournament of Champions trophy, a.k.a. Trainswatting, a.k.a. that squash event you pass in Grand Central each day, as the semifinals go down this eve. Three of the four semifinalists are … Continue reading →

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Chase-ing the Evening Train to Greenwich

Posted on January 23, 2012 by TJ

Chase Carey, one of the most powerful media figures in the world, hops the beleaguered New Haven Line from Grand Central home to the Connecticut suburbs most days, despite having a princely car allowance. Carey, News Corp.’s president and CEO … Continue reading →

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Metro-North ‘Pledges’ Better Performance

Posted on January 23, 2012 by TJ

Metro-North Railroad has pledged its commitment to riders, and they’ve put it in writing. Our beloved railroad has promised: A Safe, Reliable Ride, including heat in winter, AC in summer, clean restrooms and working PA systems, along with a seat … Continue reading →

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Cracked Track Makes Morning Whack

Posted on January 19, 2012 by TJ

Seems as though the Harlem Line as just as screwed up as Trainjotting’s site this morning. (In case you missed it, a domain name snafu meant that everything from February 2010 until present disappeared from Trainjotting. To make matters worse, … Continue reading →

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Details Emerge on New Hawthorne Cafe

Posted on January 18, 2012 by TJ

We got a sneak peek at the soon to open Hawthorne train station cafe today. Here’s what we learned: It’s slated to open in 2-3 weeks, owner Gerry Petraglia doesn’t have a name for it yet, and it’s an attractive … Continue reading →

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