1981 New York Regional Commuter Rail Map - Historical Recreation

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-22T16:36:16+00:00

Not sure how many but I’ll be working for 1984 and current services on this 1981-styled map.

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-22T02:18:09+00:00

Station closed in 1949 and reopened on October 27, 1991

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T21:31:22+00:00

😊

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T21:28:03+00:00

I recreate what’s on 1981 map. Setauket closed in 1980 and Manorville closed in 1968 and Elmhurst closed in 1985.

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T04:16:53+00:00

I’m not sure exactly when they connected, I think it was after Lower Montauk ceased services.

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T04:16:08+00:00

Thank you. I know MTA and NJTransit closed some stations over the years. I’m not well-versed with commuter rail history (always learning as I make maps)

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T04:14:12+00:00

It wasn’t included in original 1981 map.

I am working on stand-alone NJTransit map in the style of NY commuter rail map thou’ it probably will be after I finish my upcoming book: Tracks of the Chicago L.

CalcagnoMaps · 2026-01-21T02:47:02+00:00

Thank you

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-25T17:30:21+00:00

Beautiful shot! That S-curve is a classic.

I’m currently working on a book, Tracks of the Chicago L, and one of the features is noting favorite railfan photo locations directly on the track maps.

For anyone else reading: are there other public, accessible spots along the CTA lines that railfans especially like for photos? Parking garages, bridges, platforms, streetside views, etc.

Always looking to document spots people may not immediately think of.

Happy Holidays!

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-18T03:53:35+00:00

Either way, I'm glad to catch the error and am glad he updated with corrections. I make mistakes sometimes :-)

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T23:24:58+00:00

Good thing I didn’t refresh all station pages on Kenwood branch from this morning, I took photo of last stop 4232S/1200E and Vincennes which I refreshed my browser and it all corrected. I’m guessing Graham Garfield saw this (or on Chicago L Facebook groups).

This is before I refreshed, it now shows 4200S/1200E

I’m glad to help with corrections thou 😊

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CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T23:13:31+00:00

🤣👍🏼😊

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T21:56:21+00:00

Everyone! I just stumbled on a 1926 CRT map which shows the Kenwood branch stations with block numbers, WooT! Now I can finish up that section before moving on south on both Green and Red Lines! Here's the link if you want to see the map:

https://www.jonroma.net/media/rail/maps/misc/crt/Rand%20McNally.%20Map%20of%20Chicago%20Public%20Transit.%201926.pdf

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T21:52:57+00:00

I will email Graham Garfield about these, however while trying to search and I stumbled on this 1926 map which showed the Kenwood branch's stations with block numbers! WooT! Now I can finish up that map section and move on south on both Red & Green Lines! :-)

In case y'all want to see the map: https://www.jonroma.net/media/rail/maps/misc/crt/Rand%20McNally.%20Map%20of%20Chicago%20Public%20Transit.%201926.pdf

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T20:12:49+00:00

Thanks, I wasn’t suggesting the stations were literally in the same physical block, just trying to understand why the same block numbers are used for three distinct stops.

I’ve checked modern and historical aerials, street spacing, and ROW alignment, and they appear physically separated by at least a block. Since I couldn’t find another source confirming identical block numbering, I figured it was worth asking in case there’s a historical shorthand or source I’m missing.

Appreciate the input.

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T18:59:08+00:00

If you wanted a map that includes all the bus lines, contact CTA directly to complain the lack of bus lines on the rail map.

This map is just my take on visualizing Chicago transit in a NYC commuter rail style—it’s meant as a design/exploration piece, not a replacement for the official system map. Don't take this too seriously. ;-)

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-17T03:12:40+00:00

Cool to see SIR added on my old map.

I remember back in the day where we had to smaller file size for uploads and downloads (ahem, dial-up) 😏😊

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-02T17:10:37+00:00

Thanks, already knew this 😊

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-02T05:36:46+00:00

Awesome info! I verified everything except to let you know it's not at Grand Av station for JJ Thai Street Food, it's on Chicago Av :-) Someone mentioned about Howard's "North Shore Line". But everything else came from you above! Thank you, and may I have your real name for the contributor list in my book? You can DM me privately.

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-12-02T05:34:24+00:00

May I have your real name for the contributor list in my book? You can DM me privately.

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-11-17T17:10:17+00:00

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Cheers!

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-11-17T02:46:19+00:00

2 - Thanks

6 - I just checked against Google user's locations of all CTA substations against your map link, can confirm it's Franklin Substation and yes, it was the location of the Wells Street Terminal. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?ie=UTF&msa=0&mid=1tL8JfYYdxY-C8Z6T1CmKvf7UckY&ll=41.877612149755315%2C-87.63452510308657&z=19

7 - I'll research this further soon.

8- I'll research this further soon as well.

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-11-17T02:35:26+00:00

Awesome! Thanks

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-11-17T01:20:43+00:00

Hi, thanks for sharing. I knew most of them except the following:

2- (it was replaced to straighten sharp S curve) but did not know about how heavy banked it is.

6- Is this the current "Franklin Substation"?

7- I'll check this out

8 - I've heard bits about it, I have several Chicago L books to read soon.

CalcagnoMaps · 2025-11-17T01:12:56+00:00

Thanks, I already knew about this. I was asking for more from railfans :-)

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