Track 61 (New York City)
Track 61 is a private railway platform for the Metro-North Railroad in New York City, located beneath the Waldorf Astoria New York hotel and just outside Grand Central Terminal.[1][2] The platform is part of the Grand Central Terminal complex.
History
First used by General John J. Pershing in 1938, and later by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1944,[3][4] the platform was not originally intended to be used as a station, but its location made it ideal for unobtrusive access to the hotel. The track was also used for the exhibition of American Locomotive Company's new diesel locomotive in 1946; in 1948 Filene's and the New Haven Railroad staged a fashion show on the platform.[5] As of May 1, 2014, it has been reported to still be in occasional use.[1]
See also
- Beach Pneumatic Transit
- Cobble Hill Tunnel
- Transportation in New York City
- Transportation in New York State
References
- 1 2 Forrest Wickman (May 1, 2014). "Is the Secret Subway in the New Spider-Man Real? Explained.". Slate.
- ↑ Ella Morton. "Track 61". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ↑ Carlson, Jen. "A Look Inside Track 61, The Secret Train Platform Under The Waldorf-Astoria". Gothamist. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ↑ CNN, Margaret Heidenry, for. "Secrets of New York: Track 61 and Grand Central's M42". CNN. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ↑ Joseph Brennan (2002). "Grand Central Terminal, Waldorf-Astoria platform". Retrieved May 2, 2014.
External links
- Grand Central Terminal Guide: What to See
- Track 61 on "Urban Ghosts
- A Look Inside Track 61, The Secret Train Platform Under The Waldorf-Astoria
Coordinates: 40°45′23″N 73°58′27″W / 40.75639°N 73.97417°W