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[PHOTOS] LIRR Mineola

Posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Sep 22 14:18:04 2019

A look back at this photogenic location on the LIRR
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Some ALCO power back in December 1967
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ALCO FA unit leads an Oyster Bay train to Mineola.
This paint scheme was a delight on Kodachrome film ! (February 1980)
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Eastbound Huntington train in the M-1 days.
No M-3's yet. M-1's ruled the electric territories.(July 1980)
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Photographed from the old Mineola Blvd. bridge, freshly outshopped M-1's enroute to Huntington.
Sadly, Nassau tower will be a casualty in the third track project. (February 1982)
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Here's what the original Mineola Blvd.bridge look like before being rebuilt.
Not only is Nassau tower a casualty in the third track project, also the long disused substation building. (March 1982)
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Oyster Bay train on the approach to Mineola. Shine on the push-pull coach suggests a recent repainting. (February 1982)
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A fantrip using Metro North Bombardier coaches visits the "Island" for an excursion way out east. (June 10, 1989)
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A double headed FL-9 does the honors in unfamiliar territory.
Is this the first time FL-9's were used on the LIRR before hauling the C-1 "bitanics" ? (June 10, 1989)
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A night time view from the roof of the same parking garage.
Get your last shots of Nassau tower and the substation building. (July 1989)
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Finishing of the photo essay are M-7's going up the Oyster Bay branch to relay at East Williston (end of third rail).
It seems some track work is terminating eastbound service at Mineola. (June 2007)
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Thanks for viewing and thanks in advance

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