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Thoughts on Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge, and the Hiawatha Line’s Downtown East – Metrodome station 7

History / Photos

August 17, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 17, 2012 · Last modified August 18, 2012

Thoughts on Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge, and the Hiawatha Line’s Downtown East – Metrodome station

Early 1900’s panoramic view of the Stone Arch Bridge Several weeks ago when I interviewed Metro-North’s president, a few people (especially @CapnTransit on twitter) called attention to the question about Millerton – and specifically...

All the silly things people apparently want to know about Metro-North service delays… 7

Observations / Train Stories

August 15, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 15, 2012

All the silly things people apparently want to know about Metro-North service delays…

If you’re a rider of the Harlem Line, most likely you were aware of some service delays on the line this morning. Social media never ceases to amaze me, as messages fly through text,...

Tuesday Tour of the Hudson Line: Garrison 6

History / Photos / Train Stories / Tuesday Tours

August 14, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 14, 2012

Tuesday Tour of the Hudson Line: Garrison

Excerpts from old Hudson River Railroad timetables, from 1853 and 1889, showing the station name as “Garrison’s.” If you’re looking for attractive views along the Hudson, Garrison might be the station for you. Garrison...

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History / Train Stories

August 12, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 12, 2012

A Collection of Railroad-themed Etchings by the American Bank Note Company

A few days ago I posted some lovely illustrations showing the fancy cars that operated on the New York Central and Boston and Albany railroads, all done by the American Bank Note Company. Admittedly,...

Riding in style on the New York Central and the Boston & Albany 2

History / Photos / Train Stories

August 9, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 9, 2012

Riding in style on the New York Central and the Boston & Albany

Several years ago when I visited Japan, I got to ride one of the lovely novelty trains designed by Eiji Mitooka. Though he is more well known for the shinkansen he designed, he did...

Tuesday Tour of the Hudson Line: Ludlow 1

Photos / Train Stories / Tuesday Tours

August 7, 2012

 by Emily · Published August 7, 2012

Tuesday Tour of the Hudson Line: Ludlow

Monthly pass from Ludlow, and a Domino Sugar postcard. Yonkers, just north of Ludlow station, has been the home to a sugar refinery for over 100 years. Today’s tour of the Hudson Line takes...

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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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