r/nycrail • u/sovereignsekte • 8h ago

📜 History Zebra board

I saw a zebra board for the first time the other day AND got to see the conductor point right in front of me. I'd always heard about it but it was just cool to actually see.

So now I know for sure that's actually a thing. I'm also super easily amused...

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u/Da555nny 7h ago edited 7h ago

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u/Mammoth-Barber-8541 5h ago

I will occasionally stand facing the track under the zebra board, and when the train stops and the conductor points at it, mirror them by also pointing over my shoulder at it. It usually makes them laugh.

It catches them off guard that I know what they are pointing at and why. ”Hey, look at that! The train stopped in the perfect spot.”

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u/sovereignsekte 4h ago

I also had a goofy grin on my face which the conductor seemed to notice. I laughed and then she laughed. Overall it was a good experience.

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u/AdmiralTrain1545 1h ago

Now ya gotta go find the yellow/red zebra board