BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

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See also:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Tunnel_Extension

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal (see "POWER AND HEATING PLANTS" section)

["NYC"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Lomg Island Railroad's Battery-Electric Rail Revolution" (interesting article).........

https://railwaynews.net/lirrs-battery-electric-rail-revolution-a-case-study.html

["BEMUs"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Security"........

With the LIRR strike on, it would seem prudent to have TIGHT security around the yards, in view of the rash of recent "subway joyrides". especially at Jamaica.

Indeed, with the strike on, the Queens subway (and bus) lines are hoing to be packed to the gills, especially comes the Monday morning commute (think of Woodside with NO LIRR cnnbections to the #7!!)....it sure ain't gonna be a walk in the park.......

"NYO"

["STALEMATE"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"CHANGE AT JAMAICA".........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_station

I was watching news helicopter footage yesterday of the Jamaica station area (HATE that HIDEOUS Air Train/expansion structure) and was most impressed by the sheer complexity of the station are and adjacent MU yzards (not an "MP-54"in sight!)

The old station building was,of course, easy to spot.

Here is a (usually) bustling station with a rich and interesting history; Your's Truly passed through Jamaica quite refularly wellover 20 years ago, to spend a few days with my retired buddy from "The Floor"; I detrained at Ronkonkama.

On my last trip out I rode a new M-7 *not long after they began appearing), but returned on a veteran M-1/4"(LOVED their railfan windows!)

Seeing the "new and improved" LIRR concourse at Penn Station, I truly felt lost......I could recognize virtually nothing since my last visit about 2003 (my late friend and I ALWAYS frequented Rose's Puzzawhen we were there)

Though I did seem some news footage of the newer "M-9s", most trains I saw were the "7s" (and some of the the dual-mode trainsets).............

"NYO"

["DASHING DAN"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

LiRR's Brooklyn Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) had been in the news the past several days (prior to the strike) due to service to Penn Station being out due to track fire........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Terminal

["ZONE 1"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

For many years, Ronkonkoma was my (late) best work bud Jim's "home station;"; he used this station for a number of years before retiring.

He then lived in Lake Grove, and I would ride out to Ronkonkoma from Penn on either a veteran "M-1" or an "M-3" when going out for a visit.

Last visit was back in 2003

This is an interesting page, which much historical info; note how the stations east of Ronkonkoma, a have been modified for the possible extension of electrified service.

Also, AMTRAK service east of the station, and a new bus depot...........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronkonkoma_station

["M"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Finger-pointing"...............

Regarding the LIRR strike (Day 2), the MTA is pointing a finger at the LIRR workers, while the LIRR workers are pointing a finger at the MTA.

Now, the "finger pointing" is also involving State and Federal factions............."Play nice, children, fair is fair!"

"NYO"

["TWU"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Here are a few interesting "off the beaten track" LIRR photos.......

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?69536

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?69537

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?69541

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?24904

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?24905

(courtesy: nycsubway.org)

["M"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Remember, long ago, when the LIRR dabbled with gas-turbine equipment..........

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?67778

(courtesy: nycsubway.org)

["MTA"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"THE BLAME GAME:

"Mr. JAN-oh!" spoke on 1010 WINS earlier:

".....we (the MTA) are always ready to get back to the bargaining table....we're available anytime...."

"......the unions chose to break off negotiations and walk alway from the table......"

Of course, the statements are QUITE the opposite from the LIRR workers.

It's gonna be QUITE ugly in the AM, with the Monday morning rush (the subways running into Manhattan from Queens, especially, are going to be CHAOTIC (ditto the buses).........

'NYO"

["CATCH 22"]

[W.B. Fishbowl]

Makes me glad I live in Manhattan (have all my life), and don't have to commute!

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"El-Eye-Double-Are" negotiations "nooze" (Monday)............

News sources are saying that "talks have resumed" and both sides are "cautiously optimistic".

Let's keep our collective fingers crossed..........

'NYO"

["10: 15 RONKONKOMA"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Backtracking"..........

Now, the MTA and LIRR workers are "far from reaching an agreement"

From both sides, there is more than plentiful finger-pointing, with the "blame game" HOT and HEAVY from BOTH sides.

As usual, the innocent, fare-paying commuter is held hostage, caught in the cross hairs..... :

"NYO"

['WHAT A WAY TO (NOT) RUN A RAILROAD"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"STOP THE PRESSES!!"

It was a TOTAL shock to "toin" on 1010 WINS a few moments ago and hear that the "El-Eye-Double-Are " strike has ENDED, and that the trains will start running at noon tomorrow!

Talk about a SURPRISE!!!!

"NYO"

["ALL ABOARD!"]