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Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (with Neighbors), NYC, 2017.
All the pixels, excluding taxes, resort fees, and tips, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/32609074081/
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@mattblaze@federate.social Track 61 as I recall. Brassy elevator doors are still there, last time I looked it had a discreet MTA emergency phone number sign on it.
@fuzzface If I remember correctly, there are two doors at either end, one is the brass door at the Waldorf, and the other is a block south in the alley next to the Barclay. The platform is still there, but I don’t think guests of either hotel have taken much advantage of it recently.
@mattblaze@federate.social Agreed. I’ve seen some rumblings that it is considered as a backup evac route for VIPs when they are in town. But, nothing definite… nor would I expect there to be.
@fuzzface@epsilon-ix.masto.host I’ve heard that too, but I’m skeptical that it was ever a serious contingency plan. The track layout makes it a rather poor choice for a quick escape, since it would require a fairly lengthy set of reverse switching moves from the siding to get lined up for the Park Avenue tunnel.
@mattblaze@federate.social Understood. Might be an urban legend, or risk accepted, no way to know.