Where am I?
If the police were to confiscate my camera, they’d find a lot of dorky pictures on it. I love little details – from light fixtures to fences, and other intriguing embellishments that can be...
An interesting Harlem Division promotion…
Over the many years the New York Central was in existence they published countless advertisements and promotions to attract business and passengers. Some of them were fairly interesting – like the private women’s room...
Tuesday Tour of the New Haven Line: State Street
ConnDOT aerial view of the State Street station Although the city of New Haven may be known for its attractive Union Station (completed in 1920, designed by architect Cass Gilbert, and most likely the...
Quiet cars and “Shh cards”
If you haven’t heard, quiet cars will be coming to Metro-North. Conceptually it is a great idea. In practice, well, we’ll see how it works. Passengers prove time and time again that they will...
Tuesday Tour of the New Haven Line: New Canaan
 If it isn’t obvious, I’ve been to a lot of train stations. My current count of Metro-North stations that I’ve photographed stands at 83. I’ve chronicled my various issues here – cops in...
1890’s Ads for Pleasure Resorts on “America’s Greatest Railroad”
Practically every minute of every day we are bombarded with advertisements. The concept of a company bragging about their best traits in an ad is hardly something new. I love looking at old ads,...