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Two New Metrocards – Grand Central Centennial Mercury and Resorts World Casino

After a months long drought, I found two new Metrocards in the last two days. Both Metrocards were on the ground near Metrocard readers so I don’t know if/where they are for sale. The Grand Central Metrocard seems to have … Continue reading

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New metrocard with advertisement on the front is released

MTA/NYCT announced in July that they would allow advertising on the front side of Metrocards, in additional to the traditional placement on the back side of the cards. A new webpage was created to describe the Metrocard options available to … Continue reading

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1950s Photos from NYC Metro Area

I came across a collection of photos from the 1950s that shows railroad scenes in New York City and the surrounding areas. Many of these photos are very interesting. Here is a link to the entire album: Larry Green 1950’s … Continue reading

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BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, says CBS NY

BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, reports CBS New York. And as a result of this incident, NYCT is reporting that the 1 train is suspended between Chambers St and South Ferry. Edit: … Continue reading

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C train was suspended for a bit this morning

It’s never a good thing to see “Suspended” listed as the “Current Service Status” for a subway line.

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Redbird seating area in Sunnyside Gardens park

amNewYork ran a photo in today’s newspaper (Play section, page 9) of a seating area shaped like a redbird subway car. The interesting lawn furniture is located in Sunnyside Gardens park.

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Water condition at 21 St – Van Alst station causes G train delays

The following MTA NYCT Subway service alert was posted this morning for the G train because of a “water condition” at  the 21 St – Van Alst station: Water? At 21 St – Van Alst? YA THINK?!!? These photos are … Continue reading

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Redesigned New York City Subway Map to debut in June 2010

Concurrent with the subway service revisions planned to take effect June 27, 2010, a new subway map edition will be released that does more than just reflect the changes in service. The new map will still closely resemble the current … Continue reading

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Photos of Weeks Marine Crane 552 under Broadway Bridge

As I reported earlier today, the Weeks Marine crane 552 departed the 207 St subway yard after serving there for about nine years. The crane loaded all the reef-ready subway cars onto the Barge of Death. It also loaded the … Continue reading

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Next cars to be reefed: redbird, yellowbird, R-42

Currently on the dead line at 207 Street Yard are a redbird, a yellow rider car, and some R-42 cars. These cars may soon be loaded onto the Barge of Death for a one-way trip to the reef.

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