9: Astros 5, Reds 1 Four year old Hayden Schaefer looks at the train at Enron Field in Houston Friday April 7, 2000 at the Houston Astros' home season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a tribute of sorts to old Crosley Field, which also featured a hill in center. HOUSTON If you've ever been to an Astros game, you've most likely seen (and heard) the train that runs on top of the left-field wall of the stadium along Crawford Street. It's a unique nod to the linked histories of the Astros and Union Station. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
July 22: Diamondbacks 8, Astros 2
 Diamondbacks third baseman Stephen Drew tags out Astros counterpart Chris Johnson.
April 30: Astros 4, Mets 3
 Second baseman Matt Downs celebrates with teammates after his two-run homer during the sixth inning. Record: 34-61. The trains whistle is a welcomed sound at each game you attend and those familiar with Minute Maid know that means the Astros just scored a home run. Union Station was abandoned in the mid-1970s when Houston's Amtrak station opened in 1974. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its a workhorse. Section The Train is tagged with: outfield. The rest of us at home got bathroom breaks though. Why does the Astros stadium have a train?
June 12: Giants 6, Astros 3
Manager Brad Mills takes out injured pitcher Bud Norris as home-plate umpire Brian Runge looks on during the fourth inning. The 48,000-pound train has a chimney, a steel boiler and a cow catcher. Record: 27-36. Record: 4-4. Record: 39-83. Get the CBS Sports App for the fastest scores, breaking news alerts and inside access to your favorite sports and teams.
May 9: Marlins 5, Astros 3 (12 innings)
 The Marlins' bullpen surrendered a one-run lead in the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings, but the Astros' bullpen ran into trouble in the 12th as Jason Castro (15) and Co. lost for the third time in four games.
June 3: Astros 5, Reds 3
Astros catcher Jason Castro does a fist bump as he returns to the dugout after driving in Astros third baseman Chris Johnson on a sacrifice fly. Record: 25-33. Mickey Storey was hit in the face by a line drive from Cubs center fielder Dave Sappelt (17) during the eighth inning of anothe Astros loss. There is no automatic stopping mechanism so he has to brake the train manually on the track. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. E-Book Overview. The Astros blew a 2-1 lead in the ninth before losing in extra innings.
April 16: Nationals 6, Astros 3
 Jordan Schafer (1) and Jed Lowrie celebrate after scoring in the sixth inning. This is a carousel. Also, here's what it looks like when, at great professional hazard and possible in violation of local ordinances, you stick your smartphone through the railing and take a photo of the cavernous depths below Section 405, Row 22, Seat 1 Not even Lassie's rescuing you from that well. Record: 35-71. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Record: 4-5. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM:The man behind the Astros radio broadcasts, and bumper music.
July 2: Pirates 11, Astros 2
The Astros took a tumble against the Pirates. PHOTOS: Minute Maid Parks train is legendary Bobby Vasquez, aka Bobby Dynamite, has the enviable job of conducting the train at Minute Maid Park. We are your resource for Hill Country travel, things to do, places to eat, Record: 33-54. Happ, the Astros claim a series win. My, my, aren't we important over there.
May 22: Astros 2, Cubs 1
Astros celebrate after beating the Cubs for their second straight victory. Record: 44-97.
May 26: Dodgers 6, Astros 3
Jose Altuve and the Astros couldn't escape the Dogders late heroics. 4: Astros 3, Braves 2 Justin Maxwell of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammates after hitting his second home run of the game. Dallas Keuchel struggled in his last start of the season as the Astros tied their loss total from last year. Record: 48-102. Unfortunately for the Astros, they would fail to generate much more offense against the Nationals' pitching staff en route to their fifth loss in six games. 15: Astros 5, Phillies 0 Add the train high above left field to Tals Hill on the list of Minute Maid Park quirks potentiallyon the chopping block.
April 17: Nationals 1, Astros 0
Wandy Rodriguez was a hard-luck loser again, holding Washington to only one run over seven innings. Record: 3-2. Record: 46-98. All Rights Reserved. On The Train in LF. Keeping shirts crease free when commuting. Record: 40-91.
Aug. Record: 39-84. Time was when the neighborhood around Union Station before there was any such thing as Union Station was called Quality Hill. Run by conductor Bobby Vasquez who goes by the name "Bobby Dynamite," it has the best view in the ballpark as he runs the replica of a 1860s locomotive as shared in the video below. Even in light of Houston's "let the good times roll" zoning laws, it's a curiosity to see a single-family home that's, by my count, 78 steps from the exterior of a big-league ballpark. It's not the first time rain has been seen inside the park this season. Record: 4-8.
Aug. It also stands athwart a sprawling convention center. Record: 22-29.
Sept. Bobby Dynamite, conductor of the Houston Astros Train at Minute Maid Park, explains the different whitles used during home games on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Houston. According to espn.com, the train runs90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park. Vasquezs attire includes overalls and an orangeHouston AstrosT-shirt. He runs the train as the Astros take to the field at the beginning of the first inning and for each home run. When does the train inside Minute Maid Park move? 7: Nationals 3, Astros 2 (12 )
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May 16: Astros 8, Brewers 3
 Carlos Lee went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBIs to help the Astros snap a four-game losing streak. Craig Hlavaty is a reporter for Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com. Bobby Dynamite conducts the Houston Astros Train at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Houston. When the remaining signs are sold, the project is expected to raise $18 million for fields and the rest of the initiative, which will provide underprivileged children with tickets to Astros games. Record: 25-34. The Houston Astros' Spring Training home in West Palm Beach, Florida, is known as the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
May 1: Astros 6, Mets 3
Chris Snyder is congratulated by Brian Bogusevic (19) and Justin Maxwell (22) after hitting a three-run home run. Boston and Houston play Game 3 at 5:09 p.m., today. Oranges have filled the coal tender of the train engine since 2002 when Minute Maid assumed the naming rights for the downtown ballpark.
June 20: Royals 2, Astros 1
Love it! Were going to do our marketing research. Juan Soto becomes 2nd youngest player to hit home run in World Series debut Astros' comeback falls just short as Nats claim Game 1 of the World Series 3 reasons the train moves at Minute Maid. One of the biggest hits inside Minute Maid Park, besides the dudes in the home dugout, is the train90 feet above the field.
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Sept. Minute maid was Union Station until the 70s. Record: 31-43. Record: 13-14.
Aug. A person was found dead on the Long Island Railroad tracks in Floral Park. Across the street from the South Diamond, lot . Record: 5-9. Record: 34-59. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.
Aug. Record: 54-106. The train moves for three reasons: When the Astros take the field in the first inning, when an Astros player hits a home run and when the Astros win a game. December 4, 2020 Author: viewfromsection29.
May 13: Pirates 3, Astros 2 (12 innings)
 Raindrops spatter the reflection of the Pittsburgh skyline reflected in water pooled atop a dugout at PNC Park before the Astros' Mother's Day game against the Pirates.
April 18: Nationals 3, Astros 2
 Jed Lowrie and the Astros couldn't muster enough runs again against the Nationals. It takes around 15 minutes to open or close the roof's three main panels, and to do so it makes use of 140 wheels and 60 motors. The interdisciplinary and global approach provides a thorough introduction and includes . However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. A locomotive rides atop the left field wall at Minute . The Astros got their 46th win of the season, and got Lucas Harrell off the hook thanks to a late rally past the Phillies. Record: 27-37. Record: 55-107.
Sept. The ballparkis built onUnion Station and is a tribute to the role trains played in Houston, Texas history dating back to the 1800s according to the video.
May 28 (Game 2): Rockies 7, Astros 6 (10 innings)
 The Rockies swept the Astros 2-0 in a doubleheader. Chris Coghlan scored the game-winning run from first base on Gaby Sanchez's walk-off double. Record: 41-92.
June 9: White Sox 10, Astros 1
Jordan Lyles, center, gets a fist bump to his chest by catcher Chris Snyder, center left, as he is about to be taken out of the game after giving up five runs in the fifth inning. 21: Astros 7, Pirates 1
Record: 14-17. Yes, said rundown Victorian is mere steps from Minute Maid Park.
May 19: Astros 6, Rangers 5
 Justin Maxwell's two-run bomb helped the Astros edge the Rangers. The Houston Astros are owned by Jim Crane, who bought the franchise for 465 million U.S. dollars in 2011. Record: 22-27. Light Rail : 700 900. Record: 16-21. Yes, is the answer.
Aug. Martinez left slides past the Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz to steal home plate to score a run on a wild pitch. We're waiting on the team store to start selling his replica overalls and orange Astros T-shirts. 14: Phillies 12, Astros 6
The bigger the pool? 5: Pirates 6, Astros 3
30: Astros 7, Brewers 0
Riding the train at Minute Maid Park (1:13) Before Game 2 of the ALCS, ESPN's Scott Lauber received an inside look at Houston's train, which sits beyond and above the left field bleachers. 20: Cardinals 5, Astros 4
Against a first-place team and MLB's best closer, the Astros come back to win with a homer in one of the season's few highlights. He's been with the Astros since he was just 22 years old, starting out as a tour department intern before jumping on the train. How much did Jim Crane pay for the Astros? Coliseum, the league has mandated minimum outfield distances. That stands to reason, what with the tiny foul territory and that tantalizing short porch in left. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images). These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. It makes the experience of watching a ball game all the more magical and interesting. Matt Dominguez gets congratulated by Brett Wallace after hitting a three-run home run off Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto in the third inning. Pence was a big part of the Giants' comeback win connecting on the go-ahead single in the seventh inning. The12 ads, which will beinserted in the framework by the end ofJuly,are to recognize sponsors of an initiative to revitalize baseball in poorer areas of Houston. 10: Astros 4, Brewers 3
Brian Bogusevic, center, is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning, driving in Steve Pearce. It is driven by Bobby Vsquez, who goes by the name Bobby Dynamite. Happ was tagged for seven runs on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings as the Astros lost their ninth straight game. Starter Jordan Lyles lasted just four innings and the Astros lost their fifth straight. Why a train?
April 24: Brewers 9, Astros 6
Brewers' Travis Ishikawa, right, is congratulated by Alex Gonzalez after hitting a two-run home run. As the World Series was in full swing, the iconic train garnered much attention and plenty of rides down its tracks as home runs werent lacking in the games from the Astros players. But of course. Jennifer Lynn Affleck (ne Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer.In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series In Living Color, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993.For her first leading role in Selena (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn . Jed Lowrie's three-run home run in the first inning propelled the Astros to their 49th victory of the season. if (theYear < 1900) Adam Wainwright was on top of his game, going the distance, for the 12th time in his career, in the opening game of the series. In a strange turn of events, he was "killed" by Orbit at the end of the 1999 season. Also, you probably caught a glimpse of "Tal's Hill" in deep center -- a 90-foot, 30-degree inclined slope that fly-catchers had to negotiate back in the day. Record: 22-30. It does not store any personal data. Record: 33-56. Record: 39-85. Union Station last served as a rail depot in 1974 and in 1977 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Does Minute Maid Park still have a train?
June 8: Astros 8, White Sox 3
Jed Lowrie follows through on a sacrifice fly, scoring teammate Jose Altuve during the first inning. The sounds you hear coming from the. now = new Date
Sept. ProjectSports.nl. He enjoys an incredible bird's eye view of Minute Maid at every Astros home game. Bronson Arroyo shut down the Astros offense, going seven innings while allowing just one run.
July 6: Brewers 7, Astros 1
 J.A. Those folks have invested in renovating the city parks and providing a place for underprivileged kids to play for relatively nothing, Crane said. Its just a huge electric train, Vasquez explained. Edgar Gonzalez allowed one run on five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Aug. Another one slips away from the Astros. The train is a welcome and unique site to Minute Maid Park marking it as one of the most historic ballparks you will visit. Record: 30-42. 10: Cubs 4, Astros 1
Sept. One of the biggest hits inside Minute Maid Park, besides the dudes in the home dugout, is the train 90 feet above the field. 25: Cardinals 4, Astros 0
Fernando Martinez and the Astros looked on in disappointment as they took another step closer to hitting the century mark in losses.
Sept. The train carries oranges as cargo, of course. Thats all it is. 15: Cubs 7, Astros 2
Ben Francisco reacts after striking out during the ninth inning. Martinez's blast helped the Astros take Game 1. Because staples center was iconic and nobody even knows what the Miami arena was called before this. Since the Astros clinched their only pennant on the road (before getting swept in the 2005 World Series), we'll turn to an individual moment.
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June 6: Cardinals 4, Astros 3
 Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris struck out a season-high 12 batters over six innings, but he gave up four runs that led to the Astros' ninth loss in 11 games.
Sept. Record: 40-92. The conductors real name is Bobby Vasquez and hes been moving the iconic train and blowing the whistle for 21 seasons with the Houston Astros. Because the west side of Minute Maid Park used to be Union Station. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
May 8: Astros 3, Marlins 2
Brett Myers high-fives catcher Jason Castro after the final out. Record: 32-52. Bobby Vasquez may have the best office in the city of Houston. A statue of St. Vincent de Paul made in France in the 1840s has been placed near the front steps, but vandals recently managed to scale the protective fence and knock his head off. Yonder Alonso of the Padres celebrates after his two-run home run put the Padres ahead of the Astros. Rodriguez was tagged for nine runs (seven earned) on nine hits in five innings as the Astros lost their eighth straight game. Minute Maid Park. We'll make it Craig Biggio's 3,000th hit on June 28, 2007 A little bathos when he got pegged going for second, but it counts! places to stay, tourism, events, lodging, and we feature Texas Hill Country info I'll take them at their word on the "quality" descriptor, but there appears to be no hill involved. Credit: MLB.com. Photos Baseball Seating Chart Sections Comments Tags. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Never miss a moment! Record: 3-4. Workers at Enron Field lift a replica of a 19th-century locomotive onto a roof track on the west side of the ballpark Saturday, March 18, 2000. Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to pull off the feat. Record: 51-105. Were going to study it.. Record: 39-80. Justin Maxwell's first inning home run propelled the Astros to their second win in the four-game series. That left field light tower used to have a Citgo sign hung on it, which, in tandem with the cramped left field dimensions and elevated wall was evocative of Fenway Park.
Sept. Center field, at 436', was the only one in the majors bigger than Fenway. Example video title will go here for this video. Martinez during the eighth inning. The iconic Train at Minute Maid Park is a staple among Houston Astros games as it runs each time a home run is hit.
April 21: Dodgers 5, Astros 1
 Starting pitcher Kyle Weiland kicks dirt on the mound after giving up a two-run homer to Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp.
Aug. Record: 32-44. Incidentally, the idea of building a ballpark in proximity to Union Station was widely reported to be the idea of Kenneth Lay, the disgraced Enron CEO and chairman who passed away in 2006. Jordan Lyles pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning. For home runs, it makes a 40-second trip back and forth on its track.
May 28 (Game 1): Rockies 9, Astros 7
Carlos Lee and the Astros couldn't stop the Rockies on Memorial Day. Record: 23-31. The Routledge Handbook of Literature and Space maps the key areas of spatiality within literary studies, offering a comprehensive overview but also pointing towards new and exciting directions of study. Vasquez has been on the job since 2001.
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July 19: Padres 1, Astros 0
 Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted that it was a possibility before Game 1. . Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Record: 6-12. Starting Pitcher Edinson Volquez of the San Diego Padres throws from the mound. Vasquez, who answers to the name Bobby Dynamite, is the conductor of the train that runs 90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park. Record: 32-48. Record: 39-81. Record: 36-72. The real flashback was to 1995, the last time the Astros lost 11 straight. Many visitors to the park have asked just why we have a train inside our stadium. 8: Reds 5, Astros 1
The actual Union Station opened in 1911. day! Viva such a thing, we say. The closest parking option price ranges from $9 if you pre-pay and $10 on game day, which is lot A. Wandy Rodriguez struggled in the loss. 29: Giants 6, Astros 4
Giants right fielder Hunter Pence a three-run home run. He allowed four earned runs and six hits. When the Astros hit a home run, a ridiculous train travels oh so slowly from center field to left field. Craig Hlavaty is a freelance writer for chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves. Right fielder Justin Maxwell, front, dives but misses a ball hit for a single by the Cardinals Matt Holliday as second baseman Jose Altuve watches during the first inning. Join the discussion on our new social platform Texjas.com! Happ worked six strong innings before his removal in the seventh inning in the Astros win against the Padres. Record: 34-68. Altuve went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored a run, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Astros from losing their fourth straight game. Directions to Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros) with public transportation.
June 5: Astros 9, Cardinals 8
Astros left fielder J.D. at Every time the Astros score a run, Bobby "Dynamite" Vasquez, the force behind Minute Maid Park's home-run train, sound its bells and whistles. Who is the train conductor at Minute Maid Park?
April 11: Braves 6, Astros 3
 Wandy Rodriguez fell to 0-1 after giving up four runs (three earned) over five innings against Atlanta. Two things are happening now in Minute Maid Park as Atlanta increases its lead to 6-0: Astros fans are becoming more resigned to what's happening and, consequently, more quiet. Record: 50-103.
Aug. What Astros fans should know about the Washington Nationals before the World Series. The value of the team has quadrupled since Cranes acquisition. Record: 32-47. 21 Apr,2022 one centurian drive newark de 19713 Minute Maid Park Seating Map. Starting pitcher J.A.
July 3: Pirates 8, Astros 7
Astros catcher Jason Castro tied the game with a two-out, RBI double in the top of the ninth inning, but the Pirates escaped with a victory on former Astros farmhand Drew Sutton's walkoff solo shot in the bottom frame.
May 31: Rockies 11, Astros 5
Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris delivers against the Colorado Rockies. Its just a huge electric train, Vasquez explained. Weighing in at 24 tons, the engine is actually larger than a full-size locomotive from the 1860s. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 28: Giants 3, Astros 2
 Jimmy Paredes give the Astros the go-ahead run as he scores on a wild pitch as Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain dives for the throw during the eighth inning, but the Astros bullpen couldn't hold the lead. Every time the Astros get a home run, Vasquez moves the train down the track to the roar of the crowd.
July 18: Padres 8, Astros 4
 It was brought to Houston on March 13, 2000, to serve as an attraction for baseball fans and citizens. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". A new pool is created for each race.
Sept. And just as Kansas City's park has the fountains, the most identifiable, unique aspect of Enron Field is the enormous steam locomotive that runs along 800 feet of track high above the left-field wall. The series shifts to Houston's Minute Maid Park for Games 3, 4 and 5 beginning Tuesday. Jordan Lyles and the Astros pitching staff had a rough day, allowing 18 hits. 11: Astros 6, Brewers 5
Jose Altuve high five's Steve Pearce after scoring on a fielding error by right fielder Norichika Aoki of the Milwaukee Brewers. Record: 27-39. The Colt .45s defeated the Chicago Cubs, 11-2, at Colt Stadium on that day, but the 2012 version of the franchise saw its three-game winning streak halted by the Atlanta Braves. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies.
Aug. The Astros avoided the sweep with a rout in the finale. Perchance was there -- despite the Minute Park Roof being closed -- a nearby pigeon?". section: | slug: lets-get-to-know-houstons-minute-maid-park-the-train-and-that-odd-blue-house | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | At first its cargo was logs but once Minute . This is a silhouette of the train and arches with the roof open and the sunset behind in June 2000. 6: Nationals 5, Astros 4 (11)
Houston Astros first baseman Brett Wallace reacts as he strikes out during the third inning. Hill Country, and we welcome you to our family. Record: 41-93. After winning a series against the Reds, the Astros returned home and were greeted with a loss at Minute Maid Park. The retractable roof is a pretty impressive one, as such things go. theYear=now.getYear() Record: 34-60. Here's how to score World Series tickets. Record: 14-16. Minute Maid Park train: the Astros' replica 19th century locomotive - YouTube 0:00 / 2:23 Minute Maid Park train: the Astros' replica 19th century locomotive 58,580 views Jun. The Astros set a franchise record with their 12th consecutive loss. 7:18 pm ET. Record: 22-31. 22: Cardinals 4, Astros 2
Record: 48-99.
Aug. The train is "driven" by Babby Vasquez, who goes by Bobby Dynamite.
April 22: Astros 12, Dodgers 0
 Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier sits on the track after coming up short in his attempt to rob Jordan Schafer of a grand slam. How is a trifecta payout determined?,Trifectas are a form of pari-mutuel wagering which means that payouts are calculated based on the share of a betting pool. Record: 33-52. Record: 18-22. Record: 28-41. 7: Astros 5, Reds 3
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