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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed Jul 29 07:29:40 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – July 29, 1882 – The Book of First Runs Catskill, New York Catskill Mountain Railroad The Catskill Mountain Railroad begins operation. Trains will run between Catskill Landing on the Hudson River and the town of Lawrenceville. Eventually the railroad will reach Palenville where passengers can transfer to the Otis Elevating Railway. Note: This refers to the original railroad and not the current operation in Kingston. Source: “Rip Van Winke Railroads” (Black Dome Press / 1999) by Mr. William F. Helmer Tuscarora Almanac – July 29, 1914 – The Book of First Runs Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company A two track elevated connection is put in service connecting the Myrtle Avenue line south of Central Avenue with the Broadway-Brooklyn line east of Myrtle Avenue. This permits through service between the Metropolitan Avenue Terminal in Ridgewood and Manhattan. This service was provided by the No.10 Myrtle-Chambers Express until 1967 and is now provided by the “M” train. Source: ERA New York Division Bulletin / February 1971 / article by Mr. Bernard Linder Tuscarora Almanac - July 29, 1975 - The Book of Wrecks East River, New York Penn Central Transportation Company Jersey Arrow I No. 105 collided with P-70 coach 1714 which was being hauled by a GG-1. Both trains were running light. The engineer of 105 was killed and car 105 was wrecked. Source: New York Division Bulletin/ October 1975. Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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