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A Fiery Centennial – Hartford Union Station 4

History / Photos / Train Stories

February 28, 2014

 by Emily · Published February 28, 2014

A Fiery Centennial – Hartford Union Station

Exactly one hundred years ago, Connecticut was gripped in a frigid and snowy winter, much like the one we are currently experiencing. And exactly one hundred years ago last Friday, Hartford’s Union station was...

A final look at the Alaska Railroad 2

Photos / Train Stories

February 6, 2014

 by Emily · Published February 6, 2014

A final look at the Alaska Railroad

In 2013 I spent a lot of time talking about the Alaska Railroad – I got a chance to visit Alaska in both February and September, and had quite a few photos (and videos)...

Winter on the Harlem Line, 1888 and 2014 8

History / Photos / Train Stories

January 28, 2014

 by Emily · Published January 28, 2014

Winter on the Harlem Line, 1888 and 2014

Right about now I am really looking forward to summer. I’m never a fan of the cold (despite sleeping in an ice hotel, and visiting Alaska in winter…) and this winter feels exceptionally so....

The Keys to Grand Central Terminal – 3D Printing a railroad key fit for the centennial 1

History / Photos

December 27, 2013

 by Emily · Published December 27, 2013 · Last modified August 12, 2017

The Keys to Grand Central Terminal – 3D Printing a railroad key fit for the centennial

Just five days before the opening of Grand Central Terminal, Miles Bronson was appointed the General Manager of the New York Central’s greatest station. Born in India to missionary parents, Bronson returned to the...

Help me find my family! A lost bear on the Harlem Line 7

Photos / Train Stories

December 17, 2013

 by Emily · Published December 17, 2013

Help me find my family! A lost bear on the Harlem Line

Help me find my family! Do you recognize me? I was riding the Harlem Line on Monday, December 16th and I got lost! I was taking the 5:19 train from Grand Central to Wassaic,...

Black and White Photographs: Commuter Life 15

Photos / Train Stories

December 4, 2013

 by Emily · Published December 4, 2013

Black and White Photographs: Commuter Life

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know a lot of things have been going on for Metro-North this week. Though people have asked me whether I am going to cover the story...

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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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