Thats a very short siding. It looks like it was once used for a passing place for interurbans.
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@Alex, Its a siding that needs to swing out the opposite way probable for clearance/curvature issues. I f Greg would have included a little more foreground it would be more explanatory. In this case, a picture is only worth 900 words!
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The customer siding goes out to one side of the tracks and then reverses back over the main via a diamond to allow a wider turning radius to serve the industry. This is often called a "Jug Handle". That switch is no longer used though.
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You can see what it looks like quite well on Google Maps, intersection of 1st Ave and 54th St.
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| Posted by Tom on March 12, 2021 | |
Non-railroader here. I'm always interested in seeing neighborhood photos of New York rail scenes and these shots do not disappoint. Nice work, Greg
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They should probably put a few of those "sidings" in to get around double parked cars, lol. Cool shot, and interesting detail, caption and follow up in the comments.
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