Monthly Archives: February 2012

Grand Central God Squad

Posted on February 28, 2012 by TJ

It was 10:10 p.m. when I stumbled into Grand Central. My eyes were still squinting from the gilded splendor of the Plaza ballroom I’d been ensconced in for the past four hours. The taste of rubber chicken remained on my … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day/What I Missed While I Was Away

Posted on February 27, 2012 by TJ

This bit of brilliance comes from our blogging brethren (sistren?) Emily over at IRidetheHarlemLine. Emily is attempting to violate every one of the behaviorial tips listed in the monthly Mileposts rag. It looks like an album cover for a band … Continue reading →

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Off the Rails

Posted on February 17, 2012 by TJ

We will not be riding trains for the next week, and thus, we are unlikely to post on Trainjotting. We will miss you. Seriously.

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Jersey Jim Spots the Rail Marshal

Posted on February 17, 2012 by TJ

He was there again last night. He’s always there, in the seat with his head down, eyes glued to his Blackberry or some other handheld device. I never see this fellow board the train at Penn Station for the ride … Continue reading →

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Saw Mill Sparkway

Posted on February 16, 2012 by TJ

What the heck was burning over on the Saw Mill, beyond Hawthorne station, around 9 this morning? Or is it that old, old church along Broadway? Are they announcing a new pope? Thanks to reader Harv Sibley for the pix–and … Continue reading →

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Hopping the LIRR To (C)Hicksville

Posted on February 15, 2012 by TJ

The Long Island Railroad, and its boozy late-night riders, got some harsh treatment on How I Met Your Mother the other night. The cad Barney hatches a plan to pick up women on the “Drunk Train”–the last train out of … Continue reading →

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Seat Savers Out of Favor

Posted on February 14, 2012 by TJ

It was the 5:27 out of Gotham. It was 5:25, and the usual scramble of passengers was ambling up the aisle from the rear of the train, in search of prime seats, then just OK seats, then any seats. A … Continue reading →

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Despite All Their Rage, New Jersey Transit Commuters Remain Rats in a Cage

Posted on February 13, 2012 by TJ

Saying Grand Central is awesome and Penn Station sucks is like saying you prefer a trip to Great Adventure more than one to Motor Vehicle. And reporters talking about how great the old Penn Station was, and how much the … Continue reading →

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Armed Robber(s) Targeting Commuters

Posted on February 10, 2012 by TJ

As if a ride on the beleaguered New Haven Line wasn’t aggravating enough, commuters in various southern Westchester communities connected by that train line are being hit by a robber dressed all in black and brandishing a silver gun. Commuters … Continue reading →

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How Did Those Get In There?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by TJ

If you thought the next tasty treats you’d be buying at Hawthorne station would come from the soon to open (no, really) Station Cafe, you may have been wrong. Indeed, Hawthorne’s downtown scene added another dining option yesterday, as twin candy … Continue reading →

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