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*GEs the place* ah neato
turntable was only a place to turn locos around?
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Boat was not there. I think it is in New London CT for now.
Turntable was the only method with small space to turn engines.
Not enough room there for a wye or loop track for turnarounds.
Some videos I took yesterday at Greenport and Ronkonkoma New York.
Greenport is a nice place to visit for a day or stay for a weekend.
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Hopefully it will be back I believe it goes there for "servicing" It appeared in a travelogue for NYC made in the forties fifties It was on dity during 9/11 and Captain Sully
Any news about the ride on train? The Residence it was at has taken out the track
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Posted - August 27 2019 : 10:57:42 PM
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They are still raising money to rebuild that miniature railroad in Greenport. Few years to go.
Videos recently taken in and near Oyster Bay New York.
https://youtu.be/Q6TCfctDJUI
https://youtu.be/I03L4OqEBUA
Video recently taken on a Babylon train heading to New York City.
https://youtu.be/CohHvXqsUwA
Long Island has plenty train service.
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Posted - August 28 2019 : 10:43:53 AM
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| As I said the original tracks are gone from the guy's house Did you get to Rail Fest?
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Posted - August 28 2019 : 3:32:56 PM
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Did not go to Riverhead train show. I wanted to relax that Sunday.
Some more videos from my recent past.
https://youtu.be/n_xnRx8yw1U
Train from Montauk heading toward Jamaica. Taken at South Hicksville NY.
https://youtu.be/qCr269NZIUs
Train leaving Kings Park NY bound for Port Jefferson NY.
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Posted - August 29 2019 : 09:54:02 AM
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| Wonderful photos, thanks for posting.
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Posted - September 01 2019 : 7:42:14 PM
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Some photos from one of my trips a few years ago.
Replica vintage steam engine from the 1830s at Hicksville New York.
Former LIRR spur line almost two miles long. Now a bike trail in Kings Park New York.
Station at Huntington New York.
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Photos of Hicksville New York.
Taken last December when I visited the HO model railroad club a mile or so away.
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Photos from last December of that HO club layout in South Hicksville New York.
West Island Railroad Club has been operating for many decades in different locations.
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Posted - September 01 2019 : 11:07:06 PM
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Some videos I took of that club.
https://youtu.be/Jh4d27UJK_k
https://youtu.be/tKMs7VTzfR0
https://youtu.be/2qc_e2NVKJA
https://youtu.be/47gma8zxJAs
https://youtu.be/GpZLvy2YqCg
Huge layout with more scenery work to be done for years to come.
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Posted - September 05 2019 : 5:47:28 PM
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Are they still in the industrial park?
Here is a pic of Love Lane Mattituck
And my tables at Railfest
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Posted - September 05 2019 : 9:05:26 PM
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wish I was there!
I'd of bought some of the diecast cars!
Which I look for at train shows  '
Also the replica steam engine is a John Bull type
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Posted - September 26 2019 : 08:34:45 AM
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Traveled to Montauk and the lighthouse at the end of the island yesterday.
Montauk lighthouse opened in 1796.
Atlantic Ocean popular with fishing and surfing.
Montauk train station built in 1942. Third station built by the railroad.
Modern equipment operated by the railroad.
Another view of the station.
Shinnecock canal built in 1892.
Modern train station at Massapequa Park opened in 1980.
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Posted - September 27 2019 : 10:26:02 PM
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Views of the light house at Montauk Point New York.
https://youtu.be/ZWdS1L3dW50
https://youtu.be/FdhvZENXtn8
https://youtu.be/I3iKSKu68kU
https://youtu.be/XKhhiZEp8ec
https://youtu.be/hdpDKPtpcD4
Also have train action since this is a railroad forum.
https://youtu.be/43gp4X36KRA
Eastbound views of Massapequa and Babylon stations.
Eastbound views of the train ride to Montauk.
https://youtu.be/dz46XiTH3SY
Westbound very late night train to Jamaica.
Advantages riding late night in an empty train.
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Some more photos of my trek to Montauk.
Will make at least another trip before the end of the year.
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Posted - September 29 2019 : 09:59:00 AM
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Great photo journal. I was quite surprised to see a farm
scene, I thought anything agricultural had long since
gone from Long Island. Coastal shots look heavenly,
and the interior of that fast train looks very
comfortable.
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Posted - September 29 2019 : 1:06:17 PM
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Interesting Crossing Gate in Riverhead
The gate are pedestrian sized for a "narrow" street
Still plenty of farms on the forks of Long Island as well as the wineries
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Posted - September 29 2019 : 7:23:57 PM
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Hopefully that is a train buff in that white house next to the
tracks! Conceivably, that white SUV could unwittingly back
onto the tracks while getting out. That would really spill
his coffee! The architecture looks to be at least 1920's,
perhaps earlier, and one imagines the coal from passing
steam locomotives did not do the drying laundry any
favors.
My friend "Crusty" the engineer, recently struck an
auto carrier stuck on the mainline tracks. It was
carrying only one brand new Prius, when the low
draft of the trailer hung up on the gradient over
the rails. The Prius was flipped into the air and
landed on top of the signal box, Prius: 1, Signal Box: 0.
The owner of the truck then cursed out Crusty and
the conductor for not stopping in time!!!
Enjoyed the vids, BTW, perfectly framed and shot.
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Posted - September 30 2019 : 02:00:08 AM
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Thanks Jeff and nice crossing photo Sid.
Visited Amagansett New York to check her station her tracks her beaches and her seagulls.
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Posted - September 30 2019 : 02:32:27 AM
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On the way home I stopped in Southampton New York to photograph the station and look around.
Must revisit Southampton soon to scout more fun attractions.
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Posted - September 30 2019 : 09:43:15 AM
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| any plans for that abandoned depot?
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Posted - October 01 2019 : 8:24:57 PM
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No plans right now for that Amagansett freight depot Ben.
Would be nice if it was restored as a passenger station.
Some videos from Sunday of the Long Island Railroad.
https://youtu.be/FXO0sesVdaM
Train arrives in Babylon New York around 12 pm.
https://youtu.be/mkqWwvtBck0
Train arrives in Amagansett New York around 6 pm.
https://youtu.be/jfFquuZG5oE
Train leaves Amagansett New York around 4 pm
https://youtu.be/KjpaCDrMOZ4
Train leaves Southampton New York around 7 pm.
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Posted - October 05 2019 : 10:49:09 PM
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Some nice videos of vintage Long Island Railroad steam and early diesel engines on the internet.
Fun website for Long Island Railroad photos and info.
www.trainsarefun.com
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Posted - October 13 2019 : 5:35:57 PM
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Some videos of my trip to the South Haven train club near Yaphank New York.
Was talking to a fellow member as I was videotaping so I got a little of his voice.
Long Island Railroad train leaves Mastic New York and heads to Montauk New York.
Swans at a nearby pond.
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Posted - October 14 2019 : 12:38:29 AM
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Photos from my trip to South Haven Park and its miniature railroad.
Will add more photos after I sleep. Long day.
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Posted - October 14 2019 : 09:07:36 AM
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More videos from yesterday.
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More photos from yesterday.
More later
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Posted - October 14 2019 : 12:16:37 PM
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| what was the banging noises? O.O
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Posted - October 16 2019 : 11:54:45 PM
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Those are guns being fired at a skeet target shooting range near the train site Ben.
One of the miniature engines operating that day in South Haven Park.
Next day in Montauk we see a shuttle service at layover status.
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Posted - October 18 2019 : 11:37:23 PM
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More photos from Sunday in Yaphank New York.
Replica of a 1832 steam engine that ran in Maryland.
Replica of a switcher steam engine that ran on many railroads.
Replica of the famous British steam engine that children love all over of world.
Replica of the GP38 diesel engine that ran here on Long Island.
Another view of the switcher steam engine seen earlier.
Yaphank train station two miles away.
Track of the Greenport line looking westbound.
Train from Greenport enters Yaphank.
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Posted - October 19 2019 : 5:59:58 PM
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| A most elaborate miniature railroad, thanks for posting!
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Posted - October 19 2019 : 10:04:58 PM
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Gotta love that 0-6-0 steamer and the GP38. Great photos, WKS!
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Posted - October 20 2019 : 07:50:12 AM
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Thanks Jeff and Robert. More photos from the miniature train club.
One more event on October 27 2019.
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Posted - October 20 2019 : 08:37:20 AM
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Photos from Monday at Montauk.
Stopped in Amagansett to look at a records store.
Stopped in Westhampton to look at the station.
At Speonk to take the train back to my home.
A very enjoyable day and night in the east end of Long Island.
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Posted - October 26 2019 : 02:27:46 AM
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| Looks like your night camera work on your layout.
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Posted - November 21 2019 : 12:55:11 PM
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Thanks Jeff. Some videos I shot weeks ago in Hicksville.
LIRR train in Hicksville New York.
LIRR train leaves Hicksville New York.
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Posted - November 21 2019 : 1:20:34 PM
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about that abandoned depot
IF I did live there I'd move the station back about 10 feet or more from the tracks
put up platforms to get on the trains anyway & install a double sided signal I could control
Plus cameras to watch for trains too
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Posted - December 07 2019 : 09:48:14 AM
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Interesting video of steam action on Long Island back in the day.
Photo I took of what runs today.
How time flies.
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Posted - December 22 2019 : 11:07:46 AM
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Her are some pics from Riverhead Lionel Layout
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Posted - December 23 2019 : 9:37:09 PM
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Wow - what a layout!!
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Posted - April 07 2020 : 09:48:44 AM
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Some photos from last September.
Massapequa Park station for the Long Island Railroad.
Another view of the Massapequa Park New York station.
New electric cars for the Long Island Railroad at Babylon New York.
Montauk train station at the end of the line.
Another view of the Montauk New York station.
Montauk Manor a short walk away.
Montauk Light House at the end of the island.
Over a century old and still going.
A nice place to visit and photograph.
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Posted - April 07 2020 : 11:12:18 AM
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More photos from back in the day.
Train ready to leave Montauk.
Five car set is half full.
Set at Oyster Bay New York ready to go.
Will depart the Oyster Bay yard and reach the nearby station in minutes.
East Williston New York station.
East Williston crossing at the station site.
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Posted - April 07 2020 : 1:27:33 PM
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Makes me think what a rather pleasant sort of job that would be
to have, cruising on rails through the pretty landscape. Home
every night. My engineer friend spends a lot of time parked
on sidings in the waste lands waiting for other freights to
pass, lives out of a suitcase and spends many nights
in very remote Texas or New Mexico towns. Still, he enjoys
his life on the rails and makes the most of it.
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Posted - April 07 2020 : 6:12:18 PM
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I'd love a LIRR HO scale loco
this is ALL cool places 
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Posted - April 07 2020 : 7:57:59 PM
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They are even cooler when you see them in person Ben.
As in today and after a restful nap I was ready to go.
Earlier today in the morning near my house in Bayside Queens New York.
Mid afternoon we see crossing gates at Sea Clif New York.
The station at Sea Cliff.
North view of the tracks at the station.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
We are now at the Glen Street Station in Glen Cove New York.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
Westbound Long Island Railroad train approaching the station.
The train is at the Glen Street Station.
Nice looking church building in Glen Cove New York.
Another view of the church building.
Tracks near the other Glen Cove station.
Crossing gate at the Glen Cove station.
Glen Cove station. The second station in Glen Cove New York.
Another view of the station.
Another view of the station.
Eastbound tracks lead to Oyster Bay.
Another view of the station.
Crossing gate by the station.
Crossing gate by the station.
Looking north at the crossing.
Looking south at the crossing.
Oyster Bay New York train station.
Being restored to its original look.
Looking toward the end of the line at its yard.
Sometimes it is full of train sets.
Pedestrian crossing leads to the bay.
Oyster Bay itself.
Pretty park at the waterfront.
Few people today due to the fear of the virus.
Not me but I live alone so I have little to lose.
I went to feed the seagulls.
They were happy to be fed.
Most satisfying to help them.
Far more seagulls than humans.
They followed me back to the park.
They would have followed me to the train station if I had more bread.
As the sun sets we see the flag set to honor the virus victims.
The museum collection near the station.
The train arrives in Oyster Bay. Will leave soon after with me on board.
Hour later I see colorful decorations for Easter.
Hour after that I am home and safe from the virus.
I know that it is foolhardy to travel but I take chances.
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Posted - April 08 2020 : 1:02:22 PM
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what signal? 
its only a crossbuck
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Posted - April 08 2020 : 1:40:52 PM
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Have some videos from yesterday.
Seagulls in Oyster Bay.
Seagulls in Oyster Bay.
Train enters Oyster Bay at night.
I am on the train to Oyster Bay.
I am on the train to Oyster Bay.
Waiting for the train at Glen Cove.
Train leaves East Williston New York and heads to Jamaica.
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Posted - April 10 2020 : 12:08:24 AM
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That about the 1830s reminds me of something from the 1880s in a 600 page book about the history of US railroad freight cars by John H. White Junior. (a few months ago got it from a friends of the library sale, for $28, cover price $125!)
Pages 392 & 393,
Between 1884 and 1893, Long Island RR superintendent Isaac D. Barton, ran piggyback trains for produce farmers "living on the south end of the island" to Manhattan, reducing an 8 hour road trip to a 90 minute train ride.
Local farmers initially thought the idea was silly & local innkeepers along the wagon route weren't exactly big fans of the railroad's idea, so a free trial trip was offered to carry 10 farm wagons.
20 wagons came for the 2nd trip.
And in short order 3 trains a week were making the trip.
quote:Some photos from one of my trips a few years ago.
Replica vintage steam engine from the 1830s at Hicksville New York.
Originally posted by wks - September 01 2019 : 7:42:14 PM
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| Did ou see the turntable at Oyster Bay?
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