going to new york

The Train Station in Mountain Lakes NJ and or Trainworld on Macdonald ave in Brooklyn, both accessible by Public transit

As posted before, there are no "primo" train stores in New York City.
Trainworld is really better as a web experience and not worth the long subway ride.

There are plenty of other fun things to do in The City, some train related...
Grand Central Terminal, Oyster Bar in the basement
High Line Park

Not to mention:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Tip: You only have to pay what you want.)
- Natural History Museum (again, pay what you want)
- Check out the new East River Ferry (low cost neat river tour)
http://www.nywaterway.com/erf-home.aspx
Take the ERF out to Williamsburg to the parks on the river for spectacular views of Manhattan.
- Depending upon what day you are there, museums like the Whitney and others have low or free admission nights
- A walk in Chinatown and up into Little Italy.

I do not recommend the new MOMA for $20 admission.

Have fun.

Bert

I totaly agree with John S. You must check out the NJHiRailers!!!

If you want to visit the NJ HiRailers email me at my profile address and I will send my cell number.  We are about 15 - 20 minutes from manhattan  Depending on when you want to go I can probably pick you up

you can also take a short train ride to downtown Brooklyn & check out the subway museum

While I certainly concur with all the advice thus far there are certainly important train related sites to see in NYC. The premiere location is of course Grand Central Terminal. New Yorkers get around using the subway system, so (staying south of 96th St) you might get yourself a free pocket map & explore Manhattan like a local.

Try to see NASSAU HOBBIES on Long Island.  

 

Chris & Charlie will welcome you....

Take a ride on Metro North's Hudson Division to Beacon and back. The Hudson River scenery is beautiful.

 

You will enjoy:

1. Grand Central, of course!

2. The Park Avenue tunnel

3. The lift bridge over the Harlem River and a view of the **** Gate bridge in the distance to your east

4. A drive through Mott Haven yard

5. A drive looking at the Pallisades.

6. A look at the Tappan Zee bridge.

 

and more.......there's an old castle-like building on a Hudson River island that that used to be a private arsenal around the late 19th century.

 

I'm sure others will chime in on what else there is to see.

 

Peter

Take the LIRR out to Freeport and cost us! www.nassauhobby.com

I recommend riding the F train to Ditmas Avenue. The subway becomes the "elevated" (EL) leaving Manhattan for Brooklyn. GREAT views on both sides. Get off at Ditmas Avenue, do down to street level, and visit [the late Peter Bianco's] TRAINWORLD at 751 McDonald Avenue.

I have to agree about the train ride up the Hudson - it is stunning.  Also, The NJ Hirailers really are a great group of people (and I'm not even a member!)

Everybody,,thank you....conrail john

Grand Central has a great exhibit until March you could kill a couple hours there.

Go to the High Line park in Chelsea. It used to be the NY Central west side high line then it was abandoned for 30 years. Now it is a great urban park with great views and Art. They kept lots of RR elements and wild plantings.

The Red Caboose is on 45st two blocks away between 5th and 6th.

most of all-the site where the world trade center was-it grounds you-grand central is a must

20miles  up the hudson is west point-beatiful area-reeks of history-fantastic cemetery there-a lot of famous people there-custer and his wife are there-finest..military musuem i ever been to-napoleons sword,g.washingtons pistols-hitlers gold pistol-etc/

Some worthy "places to go, things to see"  have been suggested while you are in New York.  I wouldn't waste any time going to the Red Caboose  --  not much O/027 gauge, none of which is priced and the salesman reflects no real interest in selling.  Wouldn't even price several items for me when I was there 2 weeks ago. 

 

I have to echo two comments already made.    #1   Go to see the NJ Highrailers.   Wonderful people, and a layout that is magnificent to see.   #2.   Go on up to West Point.    Sometimes there are ferrys which take you up the river there and back.  Both are beautiful visits.

Sean