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Category: History

Warren & Wetmore: Grand Central’s Architects on the Harlem Line 2

History / Photos / Train Stories

May 22, 2013

 by Emily · Published May 22, 2013

Warren & Wetmore: Grand Central’s Architects on the Harlem Line

Before Whitney Warren and Charles Wetmore became known for their work on Grand Central Terminal, they were already known by many of the New York Central’s commuters. A handful of the lovely stations still...

Vacationing on the Railroad, yesterday and today 3

History / Train Stories

May 17, 2013

 by Emily · Published May 17, 2013

Vacationing on the Railroad, yesterday and today

It is starting to be that time of the season where everyone is thinking about summer, and about taking vacations. The railroad has always been a great method of getting around, and there are...

The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 2: Hyde Park 5

History / Photos

May 8, 2013

 by Emily · Published May 8, 2013 · Last modified July 20, 2013

The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 2: Hyde Park

Quite a while ago I shared with you the story of Newport’s Marble House, one of the many mansions constructed by the Vanderbilt family with their wealth earned from the railroads. Today we’re going...

Local Timetables on the Harlem – 1890 to today 6

Advertisements / History

April 29, 2013

 by Emily · Published April 29, 2013

Local Timetables on the Harlem – 1890 to today

Every time I go to grab a snack at home, I find myself staring at an advertisement. And I’m not talking about the packaging of the food itself – my roommate has hung a...

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History / Photos / Train Stories

April 23, 2013

 by Emily · Published April 23, 2013 · Last modified September 1, 2014

The Budd Rail Diesel Car, and more art from Leslie Ragan

If you’ve been following our little series of posts chock full of lovely Leslie Ragan art in advertisements for the Budd company, you may have noticed a few ads featuring Budd’s RDC – or...

The Paintings of Leslie Ragan – Advertisements for the Budd Company, Part 2 0

Advertisements / History

April 15, 2013

 by Emily · Published April 15, 2013

The Paintings of Leslie Ragan – Advertisements for the Budd Company, Part 2

Another Leslie Ragan painting that gets you in the mood for Spring. Last week I shared with you a collection of advertisements for the Budd Company, all featuring paintings by artist Leslie Ragan. When...

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Emily Hi there, my name is Emily. I am a graphic designer, photographer, occasional Metro-North commuter and lifelong Harlem Line rider. This site is a collection of my often train-related thoughts, observations, photographs, and travels, as well as my never-ending hunt for intriguing historical artifacts.
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