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Category Archives: LIRR
Tunnel Boring Machine Condemned to Life in Hell
The infamous “cutter” tunnel-boring machine has nearly reached the end of its mission, and will be rewarded for its hard slog by being entombed under Park Avenue South for, conceivably, eternity. The 200-ton drill, which will bring New Jersey Transit … Continue reading
Posted in Grand Central, LIRR, Park Avenue South
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I’m CooCoo For New Metro-North Texting Service
The morning was a bit weird. It was Little G’s “graduation” from pre-school up in Priusville (can any male of a certain age hear “Pomp and Circumstance” anymore without thinking of “Animal House”?), so I attended, then shot over to … Continue reading
Posted in LIRR, Little G, Pleasantville
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Amtrak Fouls Up LIRR Commute
LIRR is severely screwed Monday morning thanks to an Amtrak derailment under the East River. Check local listings to see how bad it is. From MTA: As a result of an Amtrak derailment in one of the East River tunnels … Continue reading
Posted in Amtrak, LIRR
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In Defense of Penn Station. No, Really.
A pair of bold writers has taken it upon themselves to defend the indefensible in today’s NY Times Op-Ed. No, they’re not defending Duane Reade stores, or the musical ouevre of Wham! But close. They’re defending Penn Station in their … Continue reading
Karate Kid ‘Waxes On’ About Hamburger Choo Choo
With The Missus, Little G and Little Miss C away over the weekend, I finally got to watch the PBS documentary “Hometown Huntington,” about the Long Island town where I was reared, that had been hogging up space on our … Continue reading
Posted in Huntington, LIRR, Little G, Little Miss C
Tagged Book Revue, Hamburger Choo Choo, Ralph Macchio
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An Open Letter To:
Trainjotting. I know, I know, it’s been several days since I’ve posted. I apologize. You’re mad, I know. Yes, there is that other blog. It’s late-model and attractive, I know, and commands a lot of attention. I know from experience … Continue reading
Posted in 8:16, Don Draper, LIRR, Metro North, Monthly Pass, Open Letter, Slippery Rail
Tagged Batter Chatter, Don Draper
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Cape Crusader Back in the Saddle
Back in the saddle after a ten-day break, a spell enhanced by our furloughed Fridays here at the salt mine. The break featured our annual summer block party, during which I chatted with a man who recently moved into the … Continue reading
Posted in 1-3/4-Seater, LIRR, Little G
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The Case of the Quarter-Million Dollar Conductor
Nearly a quarter of the L.I.R.R. employees make six figures, reports the NY Times, including one hale fellow who took in $239,000 last year, thanks to lots and lots of overtime. The MTA is under tremendous financial duress, as we … Continue reading
Posted in LIRR, MTA
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The Work-From-Home Dilemma
As companies cut costs and wireless technology improves, we’ve seen a handful of co-workers get pushed into permanent work-from-home status. The company shaves off some overhead, and the worker avoids commuting costs–and hassles–as he or she sets up the home … Continue reading
Posted in LIRR, Metro North, New Jersey Transit, Stench Bench, Subway, Telecommuting
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Straphanger Joe Remembers When LIRR Guys Made Money the Old-Fashioned Way
Old-School Disability There used to be a break room at Penn Station somewhere between track 15 and track 18, back before it was upgraded to a “modern” station. My grandfather worked as a conductor for the LIRR starting in the … Continue reading
Posted in LIRR, LIRR Scandal, Penn Station, Straphanger Joe
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