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History / Train Stories

February 27, 2023

 by Emily · Published February 27, 2023

Dark horse: The forgotten branch of the Harlem that everyone loved to hate.

The last three decades of the 1800s were an interesting time for railroads running through the Bronx. With the Hudson River Railroad making moves to finally enter the east side of Manhattan, along with...

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Featured / History / Train Stories

August 20, 2021

 by Emily · Published August 20, 2021 · Last modified July 1, 2023

The Railroad’s Raucous Arrival. White Plains: Part 1

Amid loud booms of celebratory artillery fire and the rousing tunes of a brass band, hundreds of onlookers jockeyed for a spot alongside gleaming rails, cheering and popping champagne corks. The crowd’s cries rose...

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History / Photos

April 4, 2017

 by Emily · Published April 4, 2017

Springtime Exploration: The Beacon Line

As April has now arrived, we look forward to the spring, to warmer weather, and lovely green leaves on the trees. It seems, as well, like a decent time to explore some of the...

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Featured / History / Photos / SmartCat Sundays

February 21, 2016

 by Emily · Published February 21, 2016 · Last modified July 1, 2023

SmartCat Sundays: Restoring a Grand Central to Chatham Roll Banner

Not everything you’ll find in my collection is printed on paper… Admittedly, I have a little thing for roll banners (I own three for the Harlem Division). Long before computers and other technology, these...

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Observations

October 16, 2015

 by Emily · Published October 16, 2015

Remembering Lou Grogan, “The Coming of the New York & Harlem Railroad” Author

It is with great sadness that I must report that Louis V. Grogan has passed on. Laid to rest yesterday morning (along with a copy of his beloved book) in his long-time home of...

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Modern Photo / Photos

June 19, 2015

 by Emily · Published June 19, 2015

Trains & Modern Photography: Stitching and Panoramas

If you’re a frequent viewer of this site, then the subject of today’s Trains & Modern Photography post is something you’re probably familiar with – panoramas. The most generic definition of a panorama is...

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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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