4K/60p: LIRR M3 Front Window Atlantic Terminal to Far Rockaway

[@cats0182]

Another wonderfully nostalgic trip. Closed portals that were used to get to the Rockaway Beach Branch. The abandoned Woodhaven Station. And the trip to Far Rockaway. Thanks again for the ride.

[@sonicbfdiag7050]

this Branch btw is gonna go to Grand Central during Off Peak Hours, replacing service between Far Rockaway and Atlantic Terminal

[@pamellajebode4782]

Grass is taking over the tracks but can’t stop Mother Nature from doing her work

[@TrainMan2004]

Plus you got Far Rockaway via the Montauk (guessing it was the welded rail/concrete tie work on the Atlantic Branch near Locust Manor).......good rare ride!!!!

[@charmersify]

Like the ‘colorpoints’ at 6:56:)

[@rodhard688]

Interesting. Did not realize that both MTA and LIRR service Far Rockaway. The MTA trip goes over a lot of water. I don't think MTA has a lot of street level crossings. And I think there is a Far Rockaway and a Far Far Rockaway for MTA. Enjoyed the ride.

[@jonathanng2390]

My 20 cents.... 1:00 A brand new portal to allow eastbound access into the yard 3:09 old abandoned (in the '60s?) portal to allow westbound access into the yard 3:57 portal to allow westbound access into the yard 5:10 a short turnout tunnel to give access to BMT(?) (never completed. Never used) 5:58 Atlantic ave. viaduct. Originally built in 1903. Rehabbed in 1993 then replaced in 201x? 14:54 abandoned (1962) turnout that takes you out of the tunnel to above street level to Ozone Park and on to the Rockaways 15:02 Woodhaven station (lower level) abandoned in 1976 17:07 Where Dunton station used to be. Gone since the '30s. 23:52 What's left of Union Street Hall station. Closed in the '70s.

[@TEMPLE7D]

3:09, that portal was used before the new one you mentioned was made. The portal closed maybe 4 years ago? Was recent.

[@kenmills4739]

As the train approaches Jamaica Station, I said to myself "I might as well be in London England" because there are various rail stations that have office/commercial/residential buildings to compliment the surrounding neighborhoods; I I truly and railfully love the line, sceneries included, since 1987. . .so this train just happen to be operating via St. Albans (note the flyover track near the Hillside Maintenance Facility)-historically there used to be a stop at Springfield Gardens-otherwise trains would being using the underpass leading to stops at Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale. . . Far Rockaway and Long Beach trains normally use the underpass to the said stations enroute while Babylon and West Hempstead trains pass through St. Albans, whether or not that they stop depending on the scheduled runs, especially at night. By the way, I never been to London, England or any other foreign city with a hugh railroad network with various rail stations within short walking distance, except Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the train stations (30 Street Penn Station/Suburban Station*/Jefferson Station**) were intertwined by the Mid City Tunnel since the 1980s allowing trains to go from NE to NW [and reverse] through Downtown like a bowtie/ribbon with North Philadelphia smack in the middle like a knot (yes, two different railroad companies that came together: Pennsylvania and Reading first, SEPTA second). 🛤 *formerly called Broad Street, then Penn Center later. . . **formerly called Reading Terminal, then Market East later. . .

[@RAILTravelers]

Superb catch BROTHER Big like

[@MatindianGirl06]

Hello. I realize this was in 2020, but I enjoyed this video immensely. 😊

[@MrMaster767]

Actually no! Last weekend!

[@3985uprr]

Yearn to do these. I’ve got a lot of time to look forward to hopefully. I could’ve done one last week but I had an appointment

[@MrMaster767]

Gotta have spare time, and gotta be at the right place at the right time!

[@3985uprr]

@@MrMaster767 well I’m retired but knowing where they are is the trick. I’m trying to figure out equipment cycles. In time more will be running

[@3985uprr]

@@MrMaster767 I’ve been the King of the Silverliner 5 head end rides in Philadelphia it seems. Covered entire current system. You’ve done it here.

[@PeteDJPJ]

Grass growing at the busiest station on the LIRR?

[@ElijahJohnson1997]

Fantastic video bit i wanna see more lines pleasr

[@eles2147]

I didn't know trains to Far Rockaway could take the Babylon route.

[@pokemonred2005]

AIUI, the Atlantic and Montauk Branches are largely interchangeable between Jamaica and Valley Stream, but Babylon, Montauk, and West Hempstead trains will usually use the Montauk Branch and Far Rockaway/Long Beach trains will generally use the Atlantic Branch because the switches in Valley Interlocking aren't great for switching between the two at speed.

[@F40PH-2CAT]

I knew it was possible but never actually done.

[@harveywachtel1091]

I ride that way once on a trip to Long Beach, but I can't figure out what the advantage is of a routing that unnecessarily requires crossing opposing traffic at grade.

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

What branch ramps down east of Jamaica station 22:29

[@MrMaster767]

Atlantic Branch

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

@@MrMaster767 I meant to say north East and immediately outside Jamaica station and the Atlantic branch is just west of the station

[@joeyorio4224]

Great Video! BTW, how many layups are kept in F.R. yard for the morning rush? It appeared to be more than one train per track given only 8 or 10 car consists on the Branch. Was your M-3 doing a roundtrip back to Atlantic?

[@MrMaster767]

2 Yard Tracks just West of the station. First I went from Brooklyn to Far Rock and did the other half back.

[@SSantana82]

I was at Gibson LOL

[@MrMaster767]

I saw ya