Across the Harbor. Staten Island Railway (SIR) BL20G locomotives 776 and 777 and R211S trainset 105-109. Also visible, though obscured, are R44 car 462, R32 car 3388, and BL20G locomoti... (more)

New Equipment On MTA Staten Island Railway. With the R211S fleet entering revenue service, take a look back to the last time that MTA SIR took delivery of new equipment. On April 17, 2010, ... (more)

The Old Clifton Shop. Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA Staten Island Railway's Clifton Shop maintained its fleet for decades before being replaced by a larger facility in late 20... (more)

"De-Icer Train at Clifton"

On the afternoon of February 13th, 2024, Staten Island Railway's "De-Icer Train" passes by Clifton station on Staten Island, NY as it completes its round tr... (more)

"De-icing Huguenot"

On the snowy afternoon of February 13th, 2024, Staten Island Railway's "De-Icer Train" passes by Huguenot station on Staten Island, NY as it makes a round trip on ... (more)

"De-Icer by Diamond Ready Mix"

During the snowy morning of February 13th, 2024, Staten Island Railway's "De-Icer Train" passes by Diamond Ready Mix in the Clifton neighborhood of Stat... (more)

"Peeking out into the Snow at St. George"

During the morning of February 13th, 2024, Staten Island Railway's "De-Icer Train" peaks out into the snow from under the the Empire Outlets ... (more)

"SIR LaserTrain at Tottenville"

During the early morning hours of October 27th, 2023, Staten Island Railway's "Laser/ Gel Train" arrives into Tottenville Station after completing a tr... (more)

"SIR LaserTrain at Clifton"

During the early morning hours of October 27th, 2023, Staten Island Railway's "Laser/ Gel Train" pauses at Clifton Station on the main ... (more)

"SIR LaserTrain"

During the early morning hours of October 11th, 2023, Staten Island Railway's "Laser/Gel Train" test train sits on the "wye" at St. George Terminal in Staten Island, ... (more)

Locomotive Lineup. Staten Island Railway (SIR) BL20G locomotive 779 (Brookville, 2008) is seen with two of its three sister units on a siding near Clifton Shop.

Taking A Ride On The North Shore Branch. Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA Staten Island Railway BMEX 776 (BL20G, Brookville) was selected as the power for the Electric Railroader... (more)

How You Know It’s Not The Subway. Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA Staten Island Railway is a 21 station, 14 mile line that is presently the only operating passenger rail in Ri... (more)

Locomotive Fleet. BMEX 779 reverses through Clifton Station on the Staten Island Railway on a cold Saturday morning. The locomotive was heading east on the line to pick up a pair of MOW hop... (more)

New Delivery! Two of four BL20G locomotives in service on Staten Island. They are approaching the Clifton Shops, once the Baltimore and Ohio's main shop for it's New York Terminal region.