| A view of Sunnyside Yard A taken from the IRT shows a wealth of activity there. The freight action is much busier than now-I think the NY & Atlantic, who now runs the freight on the Island, no longer uses this yard. Fallen flag cars are all over, including MP, ACL, BAR and Pennsy. The passenger action is good, too. A westbound LIRR train led by a double decker is passing on the main as a Pennsy train exits the yard, heading into Penn Station to pick up. Judging by the P 70s, Im guessing a Clocker to Philly. The Sunshine Biscuits building was a long time fixture in Long Island City, as was the Silvercup Bakery, next to the 59th St Bridge-it's a movie studio now-and the Chiclets factory. If you were in the right place, Long Island City smelled pretty good!! |