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Re: Railroad Newsline for Monday, 01/14/08
Author: Roxanne Robertson
Date: 05-12-2008 - 08:42
New York Transit Museum presents 2008 Nostalgia Train excursions in NYC 6/15, 7/13 and 8/2/2008.
“50 Years to Far Rockaway,” “Coney Island Bound!” and “Multi-Anniversary Tour of the IRT” highlight the Brooklyn-based New York Transit Museum’s June 15, July 13 and August 2, 2008, Summer Nostalgia Train excursions. Tickets are
The Transit Museum Nostalgia Train excursions offer an unforgettable nostalgic trip into New York’s not to distant subway past. As passengers board the historic rail fleet for a non-stop trip between destination the magic of the Nostalgia Train unfolds. According to Roxanne Robertson, the museum’s director of Special Projects, “The onboard atmosphere is relaxed as the passengers transcend their roles of hurried commuters and enter the world of the nostalgia, waving to bemused people on the platforms as the train rolls by.”
Passengers also enjoy the bouncy wicker seating, ceiling fans and the non-stop ride beyond destinations. Another perk of the Nostalgia Train experience are the very friendly and knowledgeable subway enthusiasts that can answer almost any question about the subway system. The first Nostalgia Train departs Sunday, June 15, 2008, and celebrates 50 years of subway service to Far Rockaway. Boarding at 10 a.m. the day-long excursion ending at 5 p.m., features the Museum’s vintage R1/9 railcars. Nostalgia Train passengers will travel from Midtown Manhattan to Queens Plaza and then proceed to the New York Transit Museum for a look at the museum’s latest exhibits and Museum Store. After an hour’s layover, the Nostalgia Train proceeds to Rockaway Park where passengers can break for lunch or stay on the train for an additional trip to Rockaway Avenue. At 4 p.m. the train leaves Rockaway Park via the A line to Jay Street, and the F line to 42nd Street for the conclusion of our trip.
On Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the New York Transit Museum’s second Nostalgia Train excursion is Coney Island Bound. Once again, the museum’s popular R1/9 fleet of vintage rail cars departs mid-town Manhattan for a day at the legendary amusement park. Passengers can ride the cyclone roller coaster, stroll the boardwalk, begin working on your summer tan or stay on the train for an additional ride to Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The train will then return to Coney Island to pick up passengers and at 4 p.m., the train leaves Coney Island via the F line to 42nd Street.
The museum’s last scheduled Nostalgia Train “Multi-Anniversary Tour of the IRT” excursion commemorates the 100th Anniversary of service to 242nd Street-Van Cortlandt Park. On Saturday, August 2, the post WW-II IRT SMEE cars will depart from Grand Central and proceed to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, then head north to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Enjoy a day at the park or stay on the train for an express run to 103rd Street. At 3 p.m. the train heads down to 96th Street and goes via the 2 line to Jackson Avenue, before returning to Grand Central.
For more information, call (718) 694-1600.
Larry W. Grant Wrote:
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> >
>
> Railroad Newsline for Monday, January 14, 2008
>
> Compiled by Larry W. Grant
>
> In Memory of Rob Carlson, 1952 – 2006
>
>
>
>
> RAIL NEWS
>
>
>
> BNSF TRAINS COLLIDE NEAR AUGUSTA, KANSAS ON
> SATURDAY (With Photos)
>
> [www.augustagazette.com]
>
>
> And:
>
> TRAIN CRASH JUST EAST OF AUGUSTA, KANSAS (With
> video)
>
> [www.kake.com]
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING AUGUSTA,
> KANSAS DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/9DAA33CB45FFD4C7862573CE0056BDB6
> ?Open
>
> And:
>
> BNSF UPDATES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING AUGUSTA,
> KANSAS DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/728A0EE5A541E7D1862573CF002E6F42
> ?Open
>
>
>
> RAILWAY DEAL OPENS UP DEBATE ON NOISE, TRAFFIC;
> SWITCHING TRACKS TO SKIRT CHICAGO IRKS SOME
> SUBURBS
>
> [www.chicagotribune.com]
> s_10jan10,1,2334033.story
>
>
>
> TRUCKEE'S RAILYARD PLAYED AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN
> BUILDING THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD (With
> photo)
>
> [www.sierrasun.com]
> 523776
>
>
>
> BNSF TRAIN DERAIL IN NORTH DAKOTA; AMTRAK BUSING
> PASSENGERS
>
> [www.in-forum.com]
> D8U4HV0G0
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING TRENTON,
> NORTH DAKOTA DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/C2BD92380F3822AA862573CE005F6D81
> ?Open
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES UPDATED SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING
> DERAILMENT AT TRENTON, NORTH DAKOTA
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/96B209820BE1D391862573CF0034728A
> ?Open
>
>
>
> SPECIAL EVENTS BOOST TEXAS STATE RAILROAD'S
> PATRONAGE (With photo)
>
> [www.tylerpaper.com]
> 801090389
>
> And:
>
> TEXAS STATE RAILROAD HAS HOST OF EVENTS PLANNED
>
> [www.tylerpaper.com]
> 801090387
>
>
>
> GATX BUYS STAKE IN P&W RAILROAD
>
> [www.chron.com].
> html
>
>
>
> BUFFETT BUYS MORE BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE
> SHARES
>
> [www.reuters.com]
> NAS618620080110
>
>
>
> HUNDREDS RALLY AGAINST RAILROAD CHANGES IN FOX
> VALLEY, ILLINOIS
>
> [www.suburbanchicagonews.com]
> s/734778,3_1_EL10_A1RAILROAD_S1.article
>
>
>
> ON THIS MONOPOLY BOARD, RAILROADS ARE WINNING
>
> [www.twincities.com]
> ck_check=1
>
>
>
> ONE HUNDRED YEARS NEW; PRESERVING A PAIR OF ELY'S
> HISTORIC BUILDINGS IS MISSION OF EAST ELY DEPOT
> MUSEUM
>
> [www.elynews.com]
> le/life01.txt
>
>
>
> TOO MANY TRAINS? JOLIET MEETINGS TO LOOK AT IMPACT
> OF PLANNED EJ&E ACQUISITION
>
> [www.suburbanchicagonews.com]
> /734485,4_1_JO10_TRAINS_S1.article
>
>
>
> ELK GROVE, CALIFORNIA GETS QUIET ZONES; TRAINS
> WON'T BLOW WHISTLES AT CROSSINGS ON CITY'S EAST
> SIDE
>
> [www.sacbee.com]
>
>
>
> ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA EMPLOYEE SENTENCED TO FEDERAL
> PRISON FOR FORCING STATE INMATES TO WORK ON
> HISTORIC RAILROAD DEPOT FILLED WITH ASBESTOS
> INSULATION
>
> [www.koco.com]
>
>
>
> EDITORIAL, THE CARBONDALE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN:
> SUPPORT AMTRAK THROUGH THE LONG HAUL
>
> [www.southernillinoisan.com]
> /10/opinions/voice_of_the_southern/22897493.txt
>
>
>
> REDWOOD TERMINAL CHOICES AT HAND
>
> [www.arcataeye.com]
> er&tid=2&topic=3&func=viewpub&pid=806&format=full
>
>
>
> DIVERSE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AWARDS HONOR DBE
> SUPPLIERS, BNSF PEOPLE
>
> [www.bnsf.com]
> today/2008/01/2008-01-10-b.html
>
>
>
> DAWSON, GEORGIA IS PARALYZED BY TRAIN; MALFUNCTION
> WITH AIR BRAKES CAUSES TRAFFIC JAM
>
> [www.albanyherald.com]
> nt011008d.html
>
>
>
> OPINION, THE BINGHAMTON (NY) PRESS & SUN-BULLETIN:
> RAIL TRANSPORTATION IS MORE THAN JUST NOSTALGIA
>
> [www.pressconnects.com]
> ?AID=/20080110/OPINION/801100311/1005/OPINION
>
>
>
> WOMAN HURT, DOG DEAD WHEN AMTRAK TRAIN, VAN
> COLLIDE IN DELRAY, FLORIDA (With photo)
>
> [www.sun-sentinel.com]
> fl-110trainvcar,0,609740.story?coll=sfla-ho
>
>
>
> RAMPAGE VS. RUSH RIVALRY NAMED AMTRAK CLASSIC
>
> [www.oursportscentral.com]
> ?id=3578710
>
>
>
> LARGE AMOUNT OF BRASS STOLEN FROM LORAIN, OHIO
> RAILROAD
>
> [www.morningjournal.com]
> =19186618&BRD=1699&PAG=461&dept_id=46371&rfi=6
>
>
>
> TRANSIT NEWS
>
>
>
> ILLINOIS TRANSIT AID LEGISLATION HIT BUMPS
>
> [www.chicagotribune.com]
> _10jan10,1,1834982.story
>
>
>
> EDITORIAL, THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: STAYING ON
> TRACK: CREDIBILITY AS IMPORTANT AS FINANCING FOR
> DART
>
> [www.dallasnews.com]
> nion/editorials/stories/DN-dart_10edi.ART.State.Ed
> ition1.374d9c4.html
>
>
>
> UP SEEKS $700 MILLION FOR FASTRACKS RAIL SITES;
> RTD ABANDONS PLAN TO BUY RAILYARD
>
> [www.denverpost.com]
>
>
>
> TRIMET WORKS ON MAX SECURITY; THE BOARD ADDS
> WESTSIDE POLICE, QUESTIONS EASTSIDE ENFORCEMENT
>
> [www.oregonlive.com]
> ?/base/news/1199940909276360.xml&coll=7
>
>
>
> SEATTLE'S S.L.U.T. STREETCAR DOESN'T WANT YOUR
> MONEY?
>
> [seattletimes.nwsource.com]
> 04116994_streetcar10m.html
>
>
>
> COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE RESUMES AFTER SOUTH SHORE
> STRIKES TRUCK
>
> [www.thetimesonline.com]
> updates/breaking_news/doc47867484a0b77139404794.tx
> t
>
>
>
> TWIN CITIES LIGHT RAIL PRICE TAG APPROACHES $1
> BILLION
>
> [www.twincities.com]?
> nclick_check=1
>
>
>
> STREETCARS, EXPRESS BUSES MAY PRECEDE REGIONAL
> RAIL IN NORTH CAROLINA
>
> [www.newsobserver.com]
>
>
>
>
> THE END
>
>
“50 Years to Far Rockaway,” “Coney Island Bound!” and “Multi-Anniversary Tour of the IRT” highlight the Brooklyn-based New York Transit Museum’s June 15, July 13 and August 2, 2008, Summer Nostalgia Train excursions. Tickets are
The Transit Museum Nostalgia Train excursions offer an unforgettable nostalgic trip into New York’s not to distant subway past. As passengers board the historic rail fleet for a non-stop trip between destination the magic of the Nostalgia Train unfolds. According to Roxanne Robertson, the museum’s director of Special Projects, “The onboard atmosphere is relaxed as the passengers transcend their roles of hurried commuters and enter the world of the nostalgia, waving to bemused people on the platforms as the train rolls by.”
Passengers also enjoy the bouncy wicker seating, ceiling fans and the non-stop ride beyond destinations. Another perk of the Nostalgia Train experience are the very friendly and knowledgeable subway enthusiasts that can answer almost any question about the subway system. The first Nostalgia Train departs Sunday, June 15, 2008, and celebrates 50 years of subway service to Far Rockaway. Boarding at 10 a.m. the day-long excursion ending at 5 p.m., features the Museum’s vintage R1/9 railcars. Nostalgia Train passengers will travel from Midtown Manhattan to Queens Plaza and then proceed to the New York Transit Museum for a look at the museum’s latest exhibits and Museum Store. After an hour’s layover, the Nostalgia Train proceeds to Rockaway Park where passengers can break for lunch or stay on the train for an additional trip to Rockaway Avenue. At 4 p.m. the train leaves Rockaway Park via the A line to Jay Street, and the F line to 42nd Street for the conclusion of our trip.
On Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the New York Transit Museum’s second Nostalgia Train excursion is Coney Island Bound. Once again, the museum’s popular R1/9 fleet of vintage rail cars departs mid-town Manhattan for a day at the legendary amusement park. Passengers can ride the cyclone roller coaster, stroll the boardwalk, begin working on your summer tan or stay on the train for an additional ride to Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The train will then return to Coney Island to pick up passengers and at 4 p.m., the train leaves Coney Island via the F line to 42nd Street.
The museum’s last scheduled Nostalgia Train “Multi-Anniversary Tour of the IRT” excursion commemorates the 100th Anniversary of service to 242nd Street-Van Cortlandt Park. On Saturday, August 2, the post WW-II IRT SMEE cars will depart from Grand Central and proceed to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, then head north to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Enjoy a day at the park or stay on the train for an express run to 103rd Street. At 3 p.m. the train heads down to 96th Street and goes via the 2 line to Jackson Avenue, before returning to Grand Central.
For more information, call (718) 694-1600.
Larry W. Grant Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> >
>
> Railroad Newsline for Monday, January 14, 2008
>
> Compiled by Larry W. Grant
>
> In Memory of Rob Carlson, 1952 – 2006
>
>
>
>
> RAIL NEWS
>
>
>
> BNSF TRAINS COLLIDE NEAR AUGUSTA, KANSAS ON
> SATURDAY (With Photos)
>
> [www.augustagazette.com]
>
>
> And:
>
> TRAIN CRASH JUST EAST OF AUGUSTA, KANSAS (With
> video)
>
> [www.kake.com]
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING AUGUSTA,
> KANSAS DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/9DAA33CB45FFD4C7862573CE0056BDB6
> ?Open
>
> And:
>
> BNSF UPDATES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING AUGUSTA,
> KANSAS DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/728A0EE5A541E7D1862573CF002E6F42
> ?Open
>
>
>
> RAILWAY DEAL OPENS UP DEBATE ON NOISE, TRAFFIC;
> SWITCHING TRACKS TO SKIRT CHICAGO IRKS SOME
> SUBURBS
>
> [www.chicagotribune.com]
> s_10jan10,1,2334033.story
>
>
>
> TRUCKEE'S RAILYARD PLAYED AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN
> BUILDING THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD (With
> photo)
>
> [www.sierrasun.com]
> 523776
>
>
>
> BNSF TRAIN DERAIL IN NORTH DAKOTA; AMTRAK BUSING
> PASSENGERS
>
> [www.in-forum.com]
> D8U4HV0G0
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING TRENTON,
> NORTH DAKOTA DERAILMENT
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/C2BD92380F3822AA862573CE005F6D81
> ?Open
>
> And:
>
> BNSF ISSUES UPDATED SERVICE ADVISORY REGARDING
> DERAILMENT AT TRENTON, NORTH DAKOTA
>
> [domino.bnsf.com]
> -service-consumer/96B209820BE1D391862573CF0034728A
> ?Open
>
>
>
> SPECIAL EVENTS BOOST TEXAS STATE RAILROAD'S
> PATRONAGE (With photo)
>
> [www.tylerpaper.com]
> 801090389
>
> And:
>
> TEXAS STATE RAILROAD HAS HOST OF EVENTS PLANNED
>
> [www.tylerpaper.com]
> 801090387
>
>
>
> GATX BUYS STAKE IN P&W RAILROAD
>
> [www.chron.com].
> html
>
>
>
> BUFFETT BUYS MORE BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE
> SHARES
>
> [www.reuters.com]
> NAS618620080110
>
>
>
> HUNDREDS RALLY AGAINST RAILROAD CHANGES IN FOX
> VALLEY, ILLINOIS
>
> [www.suburbanchicagonews.com]
> s/734778,3_1_EL10_A1RAILROAD_S1.article
>
>
>
> ON THIS MONOPOLY BOARD, RAILROADS ARE WINNING
>
> [www.twincities.com]
> ck_check=1
>
>
>
> ONE HUNDRED YEARS NEW; PRESERVING A PAIR OF ELY'S
> HISTORIC BUILDINGS IS MISSION OF EAST ELY DEPOT
> MUSEUM
>
> [www.elynews.com]
> le/life01.txt
>
>
>
> TOO MANY TRAINS? JOLIET MEETINGS TO LOOK AT IMPACT
> OF PLANNED EJ&E ACQUISITION
>
> [www.suburbanchicagonews.com]
> /734485,4_1_JO10_TRAINS_S1.article
>
>
>
> ELK GROVE, CALIFORNIA GETS QUIET ZONES; TRAINS
> WON'T BLOW WHISTLES AT CROSSINGS ON CITY'S EAST
> SIDE
>
> [www.sacbee.com]
>
>
>
> ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA EMPLOYEE SENTENCED TO FEDERAL
> PRISON FOR FORCING STATE INMATES TO WORK ON
> HISTORIC RAILROAD DEPOT FILLED WITH ASBESTOS
> INSULATION
>
> [www.koco.com]
>
>
>
> EDITORIAL, THE CARBONDALE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN:
> SUPPORT AMTRAK THROUGH THE LONG HAUL
>
> [www.southernillinoisan.com]
> /10/opinions/voice_of_the_southern/22897493.txt
>
>
>
> REDWOOD TERMINAL CHOICES AT HAND
>
> [www.arcataeye.com]
> er&tid=2&topic=3&func=viewpub&pid=806&format=full
>
>
>
> DIVERSE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AWARDS HONOR DBE
> SUPPLIERS, BNSF PEOPLE
>
> [www.bnsf.com]
> today/2008/01/2008-01-10-b.html
>
>
>
> DAWSON, GEORGIA IS PARALYZED BY TRAIN; MALFUNCTION
> WITH AIR BRAKES CAUSES TRAFFIC JAM
>
> [www.albanyherald.com]
> nt011008d.html
>
>
>
> OPINION, THE BINGHAMTON (NY) PRESS & SUN-BULLETIN:
> RAIL TRANSPORTATION IS MORE THAN JUST NOSTALGIA
>
> [www.pressconnects.com]
> ?AID=/20080110/OPINION/801100311/1005/OPINION
>
>
>
> WOMAN HURT, DOG DEAD WHEN AMTRAK TRAIN, VAN
> COLLIDE IN DELRAY, FLORIDA (With photo)
>
> [www.sun-sentinel.com]
> fl-110trainvcar,0,609740.story?coll=sfla-ho
>
>
>
> RAMPAGE VS. RUSH RIVALRY NAMED AMTRAK CLASSIC
>
> [www.oursportscentral.com]
> ?id=3578710
>
>
>
> LARGE AMOUNT OF BRASS STOLEN FROM LORAIN, OHIO
> RAILROAD
>
> [www.morningjournal.com]
> =19186618&BRD=1699&PAG=461&dept_id=46371&rfi=6
>
>
>
> TRANSIT NEWS
>
>
>
> ILLINOIS TRANSIT AID LEGISLATION HIT BUMPS
>
> [www.chicagotribune.com]
> _10jan10,1,1834982.story
>
>
>
> EDITORIAL, THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: STAYING ON
> TRACK: CREDIBILITY AS IMPORTANT AS FINANCING FOR
> DART
>
> [www.dallasnews.com]
> nion/editorials/stories/DN-dart_10edi.ART.State.Ed
> ition1.374d9c4.html
>
>
>
> UP SEEKS $700 MILLION FOR FASTRACKS RAIL SITES;
> RTD ABANDONS PLAN TO BUY RAILYARD
>
> [www.denverpost.com]
>
>
>
> TRIMET WORKS ON MAX SECURITY; THE BOARD ADDS
> WESTSIDE POLICE, QUESTIONS EASTSIDE ENFORCEMENT
>
> [www.oregonlive.com]
> ?/base/news/1199940909276360.xml&coll=7
>
>
>
> SEATTLE'S S.L.U.T. STREETCAR DOESN'T WANT YOUR
> MONEY?
>
> [seattletimes.nwsource.com]
> 04116994_streetcar10m.html
>
>
>
> COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE RESUMES AFTER SOUTH SHORE
> STRIKES TRUCK
>
> [www.thetimesonline.com]
> updates/breaking_news/doc47867484a0b77139404794.tx
> t
>
>
>
> TWIN CITIES LIGHT RAIL PRICE TAG APPROACHES $1
> BILLION
>
> [www.twincities.com]?
> nclick_check=1
>
>
>
> STREETCARS, EXPRESS BUSES MAY PRECEDE REGIONAL
> RAIL IN NORTH CAROLINA
>
> [www.newsobserver.com]
>
>
>
>
> THE END
>
>
