Updates to nycsubway.org track plans coming soon!

[Jamaica Local]

Hi all!

 

I just wanted to let everyone know that my boyfriend Anthony is a new contributor to the NYC Subway Resource Site and he has been given permission by Peter Dougherty to update the maps currently found under the "Track Maps" section. Since replacing all of the maps would be redundant and a waste of time, he is only replacing the pages that are affected by the elimination of the (Mx), the Queens Blvd truncation of the , the new , the Culver viaduct rehabilitation plans, and the Brighton line/Rockaways line platform refurbishments. Also, in the old track plans, it still shows the old configuration of the Canarsie Yard leads and Essex St having four tracks. All of this will be updated and submitted within the next two weeks.

 

I hope everyone looks forward to this, and he feels great to be giving back to the railfan community! :tup:

[Jamaica Local]

Redundant post: DELETED.

[CenSin]

I'm going to download the old ones while they're still there. I'd like to keep the mistakes (like Essex Street) as historical reference.

[Matt91]

Will the layout at 74th St be updated as well?

[lilbluefoxie]

speaking of nycsubway.org ive been trying to contact them for weeks now aobut submitting photos, whoever runs that site must not look at their email or their contact form is broken

[MattTrain]

speaking of nycsubway.org ive been trying to contact them for weeks now aobut submitting photos, whoever runs that site must not look at their email or their contact form is broken

 

Same problem with me!

[Alargule]

There's one guy running the entire website (David Pirmann). He probably receives more contributions from other people; plus I've seen the site hasn't been updated with new pictures since Sept 30. Maybe he's on a holiday?

[Jamaica Local]

Will the layout at 74th St be updated as well?

 

Yes. He has the blank track maps that Peter sent him from the 2010 Edition of "Tracks of the NYC Subway". The Brighton line's pre-refurbishment pages will not be replaced--just the new configuration added. Is there anything else that you guys think should be included in the maps? He has tried to keep up with the MTA's refurbishment changes--his info is accurate as of the Oct. 2010 map.

 

Btw, per Peter's request, he is not allowed to include track numbers, signal information, or anything like that, so please leave those out of your requests!

[Jamaica Local]

speaking of nycsubway.org ive been trying to contact them for weeks now aobut submitting photos, whoever runs that site must not look at their email or their contact form is broken

 

Count me in as well. I am awaiting feedback. Until I do, the map releases are going to be delayed. Besides, I doubt there is anywhere else that he can publish them.

[Jamaica Local]

Finally, it seems as though nycsubway.org is back up and running, so that means that the updated maps project is back on!

 

I saw on the subway site that there were new yard leads installed for the MOW 36th St Yard in Brooklyn. Does that affect the current maps?

 

I would appreciate some feedback from anyone on the site about any changes--I know there are some changes coming in the 2011 edition of Peter Dougherty's book. The station colors are all done, all we need now is the station names/route markers. Those should be done by the end of the week.

 

Keep a look out for them, and thanks again for all of the support! :cool:

[Eric B]

Still wondering if he's ever going to do that color foldup edition he used to say he was planning.

[CenSin]

I saw on the subway site that there were new yard leads installed for the MOW 36th St Yard in Brooklyn. Does that affect the current maps?

It was only renovated (the entire ramp and the track).

[Jamaica Local]

Thanks for the clarification! :tup:

[Peter Dougherty]

Still wondering if he's ever going to do that color foldup edition he used to say he was planning.

 

I've priced it out and the costs would be absolutely astronomical, not to mention it would require an insane amount of work to produce. Sorry.

 

On a more positive note, the 2011 edition will be out in early December and I'm about to make an announcement here regarding the cover photo as soon as I contact the winner.

[GreeneggsnPelham]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm Anthony, Natasha's friend, and I will be in charge of submitting the new up to date maps to nycsubway.org.

 

The station/route markers are about 70% complete, all I have to do is parts of Queens and Brooklyn, and they'll be ready to go! :cool:

[R32 3348]

Hey, thanks for the updates you've been doing. I was looking through some of the updated maps and just thought I'd let you know that there's a few errors on the Queens 1 track map. West of 33rd St. where the middle track connects to both outer tracks, the second switch going from the middle track to the Flushing-bound track (in black) no longer exists. It was removed in early 2008. Also, the switches around 69th St. were all removed around the same time and replaced with switches in the 74th St. vicinity. South of the station, there is a switch from the center track to the Flushing-bound track and then another to the Flushing-bound track north of that. North of 74th St. you have switches from both outer tracks back to the center track.

 

Also, there is a double-crossover north of Canarsie - Rockaway Parkway where in the map there is currently only a Y-crossover. Also, the middle tracks at 2nd Ave. are no longer in use. Hope this helps.

[GreeneggsnPelham]

Can anyone update me on the work around the East 180th Street interlocking in the Bronx? I know that there was heavy reconstruction in that area in the last few years. Any drawings or track maps of the new area (or pictures) would be greatly appreciated!

[GreeneggsnPelham]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am putting the finishing touches on the track maps. I had to verify some information with Peter Dougherty about some switches on the Crosstown line. I may or may not get the E 180 St updates submitted because neither Peter nor I have a hold of that information yet.

 

Should be up by Friday---Sunday at the LATEST!

[GojiMet86]

Perhaps it's a tad late, but I noticed that there is a brown at Court Street in the Brooklyn Map. I don't know if its correct or not, but I believe that there is a X - crossover missing above the new South Ferry Station.

[IRT Bronx Express]

Are the tail tracks unused at Whitehall Street and Lower East side, considering that the (V)/(W) are gone? They're still colored orange/yellow.

Court Street station has the brown (Mx).

[Guest lance25]

I'm sure there still in use for some short turns at either Whitehall St or 2 Av. But seriously, the guy missed a few bullets and lines, big deal. It's not the end of the world. The track maps aren't even supposed to be used to indicate actual service anyway; that's what the service map on the front page is for.

[GreeneggsnPelham]

Updates to the track maps are not modifications of the original maps---these are all brand new maps given to me, accurate as of the 2010 publication of "Tracks of the NYC Subway", so all of the corrections mentioned in other posts are already included.

 

Trying not to get bogged down by impending finals. Sunday is the release date!

[CenSin]

Perhaps it's a tad late, but I noticed that there is a brown at Court Street in the Brooklyn Map. I don't know if its correct or not, but I believe that there is a X - crossover missing above the new South Ferry Station.

Don't the new tracks at South Ferry also cross over the old tracks at grade?

[Harry]

Updates to the track maps are not modifications of the original maps---these are all brand new maps given to me, accurate as of the 2010 publication of "Tracks of the NYC Subway", so all of the corrections mentioned in other posts are already included.

 

I am looking forward to these updates. Can wait to see them.

[GreeneggsnPelham]

According to my maps, the old South Ferry layout had a double-crossover south of Rector St. In the new layout, that crossover was removed, and the two tracks heading to the new SF terminal cross the old tracks at-grade in a flat junction.