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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Sep 9 16:17:12 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Sep 8 20:47:56 2019. Probably 2015. I went there to refill a MetroCard or trade in a MetroCard or something.I last used it as a bus passenger in 2014. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Sep 9 16:18:13 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sun Sep 8 19:49:44 2019. Of course, this was in response to advice to take the bus from West Hempstead to Hempstead, in which case the OP would not have any need to linger there. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Sep 9 17:15:13 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Henry R32 #3730 on Sun Sep 8 12:07:12 2019. I think the Babylon Branch is the closest thing we have to the DC Metro or BART.If you compare it to BART you can call it the Long Island-Sunrise (highway) Aerial. |
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Posted by Nilet on Mon Sep 9 22:24:24 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by New Flyer #857 on Mon Sep 9 08:14:52 2019. How has it been with T/O interaction (if any)? Are you able to fully enjoy the RFW or are you working around open cab doors or unhappy C/Rs (on Metro North they've told me to move away), etc?By and large, I've had no trouble but since the Empty Yay apparently reads this board and I'm not familiar with every little LIRR operating rule, I don't want to give any detailed descriptions lest I accidentally get train crews be suspended or fired for violating Operating Rule 334-B: Prohibition on the metabolisation of galactose while operating an eastbound train through Lindenhurst on a Tuesday. |
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Posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 07:59:51 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by JRR4 on Sun Sep 8 15:09:47 2019. You're going to pass up the Walkway over the Hudson for some fast food? |
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Posted by AlM on Tue Sep 10 09:34:52 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 07:59:51 2019. And in addition the most scenic part of the Hudson is Cold Spring to Beacon. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Tue Sep 10 10:04:29 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 07:59:51 2019. IAWTP. If you can't plan a railfan trip between meals, then pack a lunch. |
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Posted by Charles G on Tue Sep 10 15:21:06 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Nilet on Mon Sep 9 05:52:32 2019. Based on Google Street View it looks like street access is pretty well blocked by a fence. |
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Posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 19:05:23 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by AlM on Tue Sep 10 09:34:52 2019. But who are we to question Larry? Seriously. |
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Posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 19:06:14 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Spider-Pig on Tue Sep 10 10:04:29 2019. Exactly. I even carry emergency rations. |
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Posted by AlM on Tue Sep 10 20:06:49 2019, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Sep 10 19:05:23 2019. There's always the option of spending an hour in Cold Spring eating lunch and taking the next train northward to Pgh. |
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Posted by JRR4 on Sat Jun 12 12:38:24 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Sep 8 15:05:12 2019. Gonna do this trip again after 2 years from GCT to Cold Spring and back next week. Quick question: Does Metro North have wifi or phone charging available on the trip yet? I checked the MTA page but didn't see anything about what was offered in the cars. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted by Allan on Sat Jun 12 14:50:19 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by JRR4 on Sat Jun 12 12:38:24 2021. I did a google search on "MetroNorth Wifi" and as of Jan 2021 the answer is no.It isn't that is wasn't planned to have it, it is just they can't work out all the logistics. Supposedly M8 cars (New Haven lines) were to be equipped with Wifi capability but I guess it never happened. |
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Posted by AlM on Sat Jun 12 15:22:20 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Allan on Sat Jun 12 14:50:19 2021. I think phone charging is available though.A few years ago a fellow rider tried to get her phone charged and the conductor offered her an outlet. She had problems, but I'm guessing those were related to her phone. |
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Posted by DutchRailnut on Sat Jun 12 16:41:57 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by Allan on Sat Jun 12 14:50:19 2021. M-8 have Wi-Fi but only for car logistics not for commuters. |
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Posted by Fred G on Sat Jun 12 16:51:19 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by JRR4 on Sat Jun 12 12:38:24 2021. If you’re going on the Hudson line I think you’re going to need a portable power pack to charge your phone and there’s no Wi-Fi for customers on metro north anywhere. If you were riding the New Haven line and you were in a M8 coach there are outlets at each seat row. |
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Posted by K. Trout on Sat Jun 12 20:37:57 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by AlM on Sat Jun 12 15:22:20 2021. M8s have two wall outlets at every seat bench. |
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Posted by K. Trout on Sat Jun 12 20:43:18 2021, in response to Re: suggestions for first LIRR or Metro North ride, posted by JRR4 on Sat Jun 12 12:38:24 2021. Only the M8s have outlets at each seat, so no charging unless you get very lucky with a rare M8 for the segment south of Croton-Harmon. |
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