Trains and Modern Photography: The Joys of GPS
One of the best tech secrets of modern photography is the ability to never have to write down in a little notebook where you were when you took a photo in order to remember...
Introducing our new project – “Trains and Modern Photography”
For more than a hundred years trains and railroads have provided an interesting subject matter for photographers. In the earliest years cameras were clunky and few, often in the hands of a professional. As...
Grade Crossing Safety: Metro-North’s New Pilot Program
This morning Metro-North announced a new plan to get people’s eyes focused on grade crossings – literally. In a new pilot program, the railroad will be hiring people to wear costumes and protect grade...
Whippany Railway Museum’s 50th Anniversary, and big things for April
If you’re not familiar with the Whippany Railway Museum, it is a great little spot that works to preserve some of New Jersey’s railroad history, and is likely where you’ll find the next generation...
Winter 2015 – A Collection of Snowy Photos
Hopefully by now winter is waning, and yesterday’s snow storm will be the last big event of the season. It feels like it has has been a long winter – and one rife with...
The Electrification of Grand Central, and Metro-North’s Third Rail
Over the past few years this site has significantly delved into the history of Grand Central Terminal and how it came to be. We’ve talked about the Park Avenue Tunnel wreck that led to...