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 #1475023  by interface76
 
While walking up Ascan Ave in Forest Hills the other day, I came across this thing. It's right up against the southernmost track at the overpass, and is made of rusted metal. Was this some older LIRR hardware?

As a side note, the long-needed repair/restoration of the support beam bases is underway at this overpass, providing new concrete and rehabilitating/repainting the structure itself.
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 #1475054  by dieciduej
 
Fascinating! :-D

My guess is a fence post with a fancy bracket for the barbed wire.

JoeD
 #1475225  by Spitfire2865
 
Usually the barbed wire stalk slants towards the public side as to allow people to climb out, but hinder going in.