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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Mon Mar 23 08:34:10 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – March 23, 1940 – The Book of First Runs Manhattan, New York New York City Board of Transportation IND Division The first R-9’s are placed in service. They are part of a 153 car order. Cars 1650-1701 are built by the American Car and Foundry Company. Cars 1702-1802 are built by the Pressed Steel Car Company. Source: Electric Railroaders Association Bulletin /November 2015, article by Mr. Bernard Linder Tuscarora Almanac – March 23, 1950 – The Book of Last Runs The Bronx, New York New York City Board of Transportation IRT Division The IRT Westchester Avenue Branch is taken out of service. This line connected the 3rd Avenue El station at 149th Street with the West Farms Line at Jackson Avenue. Since 1946 it has only been used for non-revenue moves. Source: New York Division Bulletin / April 1987, article by Mr. Bernard Linder Tuscarora Almanac – March 23, 1956 – The Book of Last Runs Strafford, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company Service is discontinued on the Strafford Branch of the Norristown Line. The following stations on the branch are closed: Radnor, Ithan, Wayne-St. Davids, West Wayne, Sugartown Road (original terminal) and Strafford (PRR station). Note that Radnor station on the Norristown Line is still open. Source: “Red Arrow Line in Color” (Morning Sun Books /2014) by Mr. Douglas E. Peters Tuscarora Almanac – March 23, 1957 – The Book of Last Runs Jersey City, New Jersey Erie Railroad Most Erie Railroad rush hour commuter trains are shifted from to the Hoboken Terminal of the Lackawanna Railroad. Non-Rush hour and through (long distance) passenger trains had been operating out of Hoboken since October 13, 1956. The only trains still serving the Pavonia Avenue Terminal are those of the Northern Branch and the Susquehanna Railroad. Source: “Erie Railroad in Color” (Morning Sun Books / 1991) by Mr. David R. Sweetland Tuscarora Almanac - March 23, 1968 - The Book of First Runs Queens, New York New York City Transit Authority IND Division The first train of R-40's entered service today on the "F" Line. The consist was (s) 4351-0, 4359-8, 4352-3 and 4354-5. Source: New York Division Bulletin /April 1968 Tuscarora Almanac – March 23, 1981 – The Book of Last Runs Manhattan, New York New York City Transit Authority IRT Division The Lenox Avenue Line will be closed at nights and on weekend for about a year to repair the tunnel floor. No. 2 trains will run on the Lexington Avenue Line during these times and No. 3 trains will terminate at 110th Street-Lenox Avenue. Shuttle bus service will also be provided. Source: New York Division Bulletin /April 1981 Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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