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Rode the same train out of Jamaica as I did the day before only it was far less crowded and was a local to Grand Central. Far less people there as well. Wanted to see how connecting to the Lex Subway was. About 10 minutes from train to train but I wasn’t rushing. Still exhilarating to be able to ride the LIRR to Grand Central. (At 15:17 I mention about the arrow on the signal west of Woodside. The arrow only shows when the train is routed to Grand Central and it’s pointer straight)

[@anthonywarrener1881]

Thank you for this very impressive video. Whilst it is quite a walk from the new LIRR platforms to the Subway lines, it is clearly marked, and completely undercover ! Grand Central Terminal has been enhanced yet further ! Truly wonderful.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

I kind of expect it to be clearly marked. Was missing clearly marked paths at some other stations ...

[@jerryconnors8663]

Good video and thanks for the ride in! Will give it a try out soon…our video host sounds a bit like Howie Rose (Mets radio voice) and I say it in a complimentary way.😄

[@3985uprr]

Never thought I sounded like him. People say I sound more like Jerry Orbach.

[@laurelcreek7]

Here's hoping the changeover to full GCM service goes well and that trains fill up.

[@RailfanRenato]

woww - great capture!

[@jamallhayden2512]

Thank You!

[@edot_nyc]

Nice Video! You should railfan Either the Queens Blvd Line or the Lexington Av Lines. Both make for heavy high speed action!

[@mmanisr22]

Nice video. Going to Amherst this weekend? I'll be there. Hope to meet you

[@ENTERTAINMENT35]

AND they used an M7 on the 2nd day too at one point unlike the first day where it was just M9's

[@elirosen1391]

It's too bad you couldn't get a cab view of the train pulling into GCM. I would like to see how it is going into it some day

[@the_cortelyou_boi]

he did, i was actually right behind him getting footage for myself too

[@elirosen1391]

@@the_cortelyou_boi oh really? Will you be putting up soon?

[@3985uprr]

Actually, it’s a RFW ride from Grand Central to Jamaica behind the door to the cab. I’ll be posting it shortly.

[@stefanrabinowitz468]

I took the train too and made local stops what a difference a day makes empty train empty station

[@loocpoc]

Good ole Kew Gardens.. I used to hop a bus (I think Q10) to JFK and watch planes take off

[@ilttpvvm]

Rode from Grand Central to Jamaica-and back again-just yesterday. Have to admit, it was a bit depressing seeing so few people; but, hopefully, that will change come February 27 when full service begins.

[@3985uprr]

It’s just a shuttle now. The real deal starts Monday 2/27 The place will be bustling.

[@njmaugbill]

The Subway looks very clean.....

[@trainswithnickyt]

I love listening to your commentary on these videos, it's like ASMR for train fans. It'd be great if we could arrange for you to narrate one of my LIRR Train Sim World videos sometime

[@3985uprr]

ASMR????

[@trainswithnickyt]

@@3985uprr autonomous sensory meridian response, essentially, it's a sensation of relaxation and pleasure all in one, that is hard to explain, but is felt deeply. For some people it could be cat videos or others it may be knives cutting seamlessly through objects or Bob Ross painting, for me, it's your videos lol

[@3985uprr]

@@trainswithnickyt I suppose I should be complimented. Thank you. Never have I been complimented in such a high tech manner. 😀😀

[@AndyL6]

Awesome that you got to be on the first train! Great footage! Do you happen to have a track map of the new tunnels? trying to understand the interlockings just outside of Grand Central.

[@3985uprr]

Yes. After Plaza you come to GCT6. Then GCT5 which sorts lower and upper levels. GCT3 is east end upper level, GCT1 is west end upper level. GCT4 is east end lower level and GCT2 is west end lower level.

[@AndyL6]

@@3985uprr Ah i see, figured the first interlocking would separate between upper and lower levels. Thanks Do you happen to have a pdf of the track map?

[@jackchen7003]

GCT was practically a ghost town today

[@NickyD]

lol shuttle service is why no commuter is gonna transfer at jamaica

[@davidng2336]

@@NickyD give it at least a month. By then, they will add direct service to GCT.

[@JG347Tv]

How many tracks does LIRR have in grand central

[@3985uprr]

8

[@Wallydaft]

Is this a LIRR train? If yes, I didn't know they ran from Jamaica to Grand Central. I assumed it was to Penn station only.

[@3985uprr]

Started going there in late January

[@Wallydaft]

@@3985uprr Hi..Thanks for the heads-up.

[@colevoncole3180]

How many millions were spent to be a shuttle only in ny folks

[@3985uprr]

I doubt that it’s going to be built as a Shuttle. I’m sure the Railroad will do everything in their power to get riders to go to Grand Central even if it results in them offering reduced fares to get business. It’s only been a few days give it time. Rome wasn’t built in a day and either was Grand Central.

[@railfannerjs6308]

Jesus Christ the ding dong sounded so similar when you left Jamaica. I’m dying for the M7 announcements!!!!’ 😢☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️ I know everyone will hate the godforsaken M9 voice but I like how kindly and lady like she says Woodside That’s the only station I can cosign on. Woodsiiide 💅

[@ENTERTAINMENT35]

Finally an easier AND SAFER way to get to Yankee games come summer time instead of taking the subway. Metro North much better

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice

[@ShawnBehave.]

They all say that, especially your mans who called it many years ago: The Metro-North operates much better than certain LIRR trains (LOL!) and BTW, for a better experience into and out of Grand Central, just take the (7) Train, for real...LOL! Especially coming from Grand Central on the LIRR...the scenery is dull, not to mention hideous and a bit more expensive...it's not worth it unless you really need it...'nuff said...'til next time, peace!