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74volts

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« on: July 28, 2007, 11:20:01 AM »
Hey all!,

    I will be in NYC during the first week in August. I was planning on getting out to Mineola for a day of train watching. Is it a good place for frequent movements? Is it photographer friendly? It has been many years since I have been back to the Island.

    Any recommendations for any other locations? What can I see moving on the Lower Montauk these days? I will be staying at my sister's place...walking distance to Pond Yard. What times does the NY&A run lately? I know...sorry...a bunch of common questions, but it has been a long time since I set foot near the LIRR.

                                       Thanks...

                                                 CSX Mike
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2007, 12:14:41 PM »
Mineola Has a lot of trains to OB,Montauk and stuff like that.A lot of trains come through there,and yes,it is both photo and video friendly Smiley You maybe be able to catch a Westbound NYA from Pine Air siding(RS51 and RS81).The 51 could be there from anywhere between 10PM-1AM and the 81 from anywhere from 11PM-2AM then they head out east in the early morning.
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2007, 02:04:21 PM »
Hey man, I live near Mineola(Carle Place).Maybe I'll see ya there,its one of the best places to watch trains.DE30415-Peter Wink
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2007, 03:26:19 PM »
Peter,

I will probably be in Mineola on Friday, August 3rd. More than likely in the morning. I will be the guy in the bib overalls and a CSX hat. Stop by and say "hey"!

Woodhall,

Thanks for the info on the freight movements. I doubt I will be there in the middle of the night though. That is bummer that they don't do any day time moves. Mineola sounds like a good place to go. Thanks for the advice.

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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2007, 05:16:07 PM »
Quote from: 74volts on July 28, 2007, 03:26:19 PM
Peter,

I will probably be in Mineola on Friday, August 3rd. More than likely in the morning. I will be the guy in the bib overalls and a CSX hat. Stop by and say "hey"!

Woodhall,

Thanks for the info on the freight movements. I doubt I will be there in the middle of the night though. That is bummer that they don't do any day time moves. Mineola sounds like a good place to go. Thanks for the advice.

                          CSX Mike
They actually do have a day time move,RS31 could be there anywhere from 1-5 PM
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