This was one of my favorite places also on the LIRR. Loved watching the trains and be sure to see the "wall of foamers" under the bridge at the station.
The New York and Atlantic's "RS40" returns west ahead of the LIRR rush hour with two GP38-2's roaring through Mineola.
The LIRR has always fascinated me. A commuter line that wants to be a rapid transit line or the other way around. This classic scene is now changing due to an expansion project.
LI Train 1717 flies past NASSAU Tower, which was placed into service on April 25, 1923. Quite amazing how this small tower is still doing its job. One can only imagine how many trains have past th... (more)
Fallen leaves can pose a serious traction and braking problem on the railroad, particularly when wet. In order to combat this issue, the LIRR, like many other railroads, applies sandite to the ra... (more)
A late evening Oyster Bay bound train makes a stop in Mineola.
Fresh paint!
Classy paint scheme on FA power car glides by Nassau tower and substation at Mineola.
C420 in LIRR's colorful bicentenial inspired paint leads two car Oyster Bay train past Mineola. No doubting it's the late 70s - check out the white collared businessman and tank-top short-short m... (more)
High hood Alco leaves Oyster Bay branch for the mainline.
Today's RS41 featured an MP15 on the point running cab forward. The conductor looks pretty relaxed.
155 is the only MP15 in New York & Atlantic's fleet that has not yet been painted in the new sheme of black and green. With all that graffiti, that could very well be changing soon.
The RS41 en route from the Central Branch to Fresh Pond Yard.
The only direct train from Penn Station to Oyster Bay, rounding the curve just outside Mineola Station heading north.
