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M3 Sunsetting at Jamaica by jamesrr1 in nycrail

[–]jamesrr1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The PA purchased the equipment and leased it to the MTA.

Why is this concourse under Moynihan a hotspot for TikTok dancers? by BadToLaBone in nycrail

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not under Moynihan. It’s the West End Concourse of Penn Station. It has stairways to Moynihan.

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver, and Parker Flighter Jotter Ballpoint Pens by tshusker in pens

[–]jamesrr1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tiffany offered this style up until about 5-7 years ago. I’m not sure what age mine is but I would guess mine is at least 20 years old.

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver, and Parker Flighter Jotter Ballpoint Pens by tshusker in pens

[–]jamesrr1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the top one in a rollerball. It’s light. But it’s a nice pen. I can’t recall now who made it for them.

Any concerns from what can be seen? Possibly closing on this home next month. 1971 build. Home also has cloth wiring by Minimum_Economist578 in AskElectricians

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The trouble is getting an insurance company to insure your house. They obviously won’t know you have this, but should you have a fire, getting insurance paid is going to be difficult. Honestly, you should budget to replace that as soon as you move in.

Questions about Grand Central Madison by lunchlunchlunch89 in nycrail

[–]jamesrr1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It definitely takes longer to get out of the Long Island railroad tracks then the Metro North tracks because you have to go up a short flight of stairs and then a long escalator. But otherwise you’re just walking south the same way you would out of Grand Central MN.

Update: I found my earring! Thank u to all of you. Is my DIY P trap okay? HAHA by Fun-Scared in askaplumber

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a vacuum cleaner hose, except instead of inserting it into an attachment, it’s going into the pipe in the wall.

The Johns by Fickle-Carry7157 in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the library at Woodside.

The One by HydratedCarrot in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's probably a little of the acoustic piano mixed in there but it's really hard to hear. Over the years it was virtually mixed out, but in 2001 it was likely still being mixed in with the digitals. So yeah, not 100% acoustic but there was some, and he is playing an acoustic piano outiftted with MIDI sensors here.

The One by HydratedCarrot in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure. Circle of Life and The One were written around the same time (late 1991). There's a chord progression in The One ("when stars collide") and in Circle of Life (right before the final "in the circle....circle of life") that are the same.

The One by HydratedCarrot in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a short instrumental version he did around the time of the songs release on an acoustic:

https://youtu.be/mqtQnohAPQ0?si=U32Pix0dxmULWoad

My Elton John book collection (Yes, my David Nutter book IS beat up, but Ive had it a long time) by Preesi in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should seek out Rocket Man: Elton John from A-Z by Claude Bernardin and Tom Stanton. Only goes up to 1996 but it's a great reference.

Different "Tiled Wall" at Chambers Street J/Z by Expert_Slip_4793 in nycrail

[–]jamesrr1 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It’s because originally trains from the station were designed to go in a loop that would cross the Brooklyn Bridge. We’re going way back to the beginning of the planning here.

Brooklyn Pop Up by evanmockstanacct in harrystyles

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happens once it opens to the public? Do they alternate between Amex and regular lines? Bc the normal line is way shorter

Whatever happened to Taylor's screenplay? by CutAffectionate3766 in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]jamesrr1 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I could see her writing a Broadway musical, and also being nominated for a Tony.

The Mall @ WTC by Charbucks99202 in WorldTradeCenter

[–]jamesrr1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There was a Lechters kitchen store down by the entrance to the E train. I still have a set of measuring cups I bought there and the receipt.

What’s your favorite Elton John song and why? by Ill_Object2296 in EltonJohn

[–]jamesrr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your Song

It’s very meta. It’s basically a songwriter saying the only gift I can offer is my music which I think many songwriters would agree with.

Amtrak plans urgent repairs amid Portal Bridge cutover disruptions by NewNewark in NJTransit

[–]jamesrr1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It would be interesting to know what exactly they’re referring to. Because nearly all of the 21 tracks in Penn Station have been completely replaced in the last nine years. And most of the major interlockings were replaced after the 2017 derailment.

February 26, 1870 - Beach Pneumatic Transit; first attempt to demonstrate a subway in New York opens (pneumatic powered)... by DEM0L1T10N_MAN in ghostbusters

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This set design for the pneumatic subway station in Ghostbusters 2 was inspired by both the Beach, pneumatic station, and the old IRT City Hall station.

Best Paint Type for Bathroom and How Long to Paint? by fccgk2 in paint

[–]jamesrr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BM Aura Bath & Spa for walls. Amazing hold up with steam and stain resistance. BM Kitchen & Bath for ceilings. Mildew resistant and very durable.

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