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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Thu Feb 20 06:08:30 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – February 20, 1890 – The Book of First Runs The Bronx, New York New York and New England Railway The ferryboat MARYLAND (II) begins service along the East River between 138th Street in The Bronx and the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal at Exchange Place in Jersey City. What we known today as the Northeast Corridor Line was not complete in those days. Passengers travelling between Boston and Philadelphia have to utilize a steamboat between The Bronx and Jersey City. The MARYLAND (II) filled the gap by carrying entire passenger trains across New York Harbor. Source: “Over & Back” (Fordham University Press /1990) by Mr. Brian J. Cudahy Tuscarora Almanac – February 20, 1949 – The Book of Last Runs Brooklyn, New York New York City Board of Transportation BMT Division The Fifth Avenue trolley line (Rt.32) is discontinued. The final run is made by Peter Witt 8269. Source: New York Division Bulletin / April 1979 / article by Mr. Edward B. Watson Tuscarora Almanac – February 20, 1956 – The Book of Last Runs Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo, Cedar Fall & Northern Railroad Interurban rail service comes to an end between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The final run is made by Observation Car 100 Source: “Iowa Trolleys In Color” (Morning Sun Books / 2009) by Mr. Edward A. Ridolph Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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