The Metropolitan
OBS Chief
One of my favorite things about train travel from my local station is the "flapboard" used to show arrivals and departures. In awaiting my train, it's always been enjoyable to watch it recycle, and flip through the digits for train name and number, not to mention the printed destinations, and numerous status boards available.
However, in my travels, I've noticed only three stations that seem to use these boards - my own Baltimore, as well as Philadelphia, and Newark NJ. I'd suspect others may exist at Wilmington and/or Trenton, but don't know. I recall reading where one did exist at South Station.
Most small stations seem to use groove boards with tack on letters, with a simple handwritten paper tacked on to denote status. Large ones seem to use display monitors, and perhaps, LED displays, but I tend to favor the sort of vintage tech feel of the flapboards.
Anyone else know where others can be found?
However, in my travels, I've noticed only three stations that seem to use these boards - my own Baltimore, as well as Philadelphia, and Newark NJ. I'd suspect others may exist at Wilmington and/or Trenton, but don't know. I recall reading where one did exist at South Station.
Most small stations seem to use groove boards with tack on letters, with a simple handwritten paper tacked on to denote status. Large ones seem to use display monitors, and perhaps, LED displays, but I tend to favor the sort of vintage tech feel of the flapboards.
Anyone else know where others can be found?