"THRU THE SIGNALS" Last train. Buses replace trains due to grade crossing repairs and utility & maintenance work starting July 8 to August 23, 2019 weekdays 8:45-3:30.

Connecticut Southern CSO-4 heading north over the Farmington River Railroad Bridge. NECR GP38-2 2048 is backed by P&W B23-7R 2215 on the way to Springfield, Massachusetts.

The crew switching hoppers in and out of the lower yard. Busy Monday for the crews in the Raritan Center.

Morning rush hour at Wood-Ridge Station located on Park Place East. Moonachie Avenue is above the train set. Next stop Secaucus Junction.

Rush hour along West Erie Avenue is underway. Nice mix of Alstom PL42AC’s, Bombardier ALP-45DP’s and EMD GP40PH-2B’s.

Because of LIRR track work the crew is heading east on the eastbound track. Normally they head against traffic and switch to the eastbound track in Central Islip.

“WORKER PROTECTION” Track workers awaiting the train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station to pass. MP15AC’s 171 & 150 are the power for the concrete tie installation work train.

Crew heading to switch Hoppers along Mayfield Avenue.

“WAITING FOR REBUILD” The 1025 the lowest active F40 in passenger service was built by Morrison Knudsen in 1991 and is slated to be rebuilt to add 20 years of service on the MBTA. My last trip... (more)

Inbound train to North Station viewed from the Ayer Station low-level platform.

GP40-3H 6698 pushing its train over the Farmington River Railroad Bridge. Train 4404 to Springfield, Mass.

Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited viewed from the bridge that connects Route 9D to the inbound walk up platforms. 700 with 11 cars heading north after exiting Breakneck Tunnel.

The crew left Pine Aire thru the west switch into the LIRR Station in Deer Park. Concrete Tie installation on Mainline Track 1 from Deer Park to Brentwood. They will head west then switch onto tra... (more)

"THRU THE WORK ZONE" Crew heading west back to Pine Aire.

"TESTING TESTING" Another test run for the new M9’s to Ronkonkoma. Concrete tie replacement at Brentwood Station today.