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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed Oct 28 08:52:27 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – October 28, 1913 – The Book of First Runs Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Trolley cars begin operation on the Sea Beach Line between Bath Junction and Coney Island. Source: New York Division Bulletin /April 1971, article by Mr. Bernard Linder Tuscarora Almanac – October 28, 1941 – The Book of First Runs Waterloo, Iowa Illinois Central Railroad A two unit Motorailer trainset known as the “Land O’Corn” begins operation between Chicago, Illinois and Waterloo, Iowa. Source: “Illinois Central Through Passenger Service in Color” (Morning Sun Books /2016) by Mr. Greg Stout Tuscarora Almanac – October 28, 1945 – The Book of Last Runs Brooklyn, New York New York City Board of Transportation BMT Division The short streetcar line known as the Nostrand Avenue Shuttle (Rt 43) was merged into the main Nostrand Avenue (Rt 44) trolley line. Source: New York Division Bulletin / April 1977 / article by Mr. Edward B. Watson Tuscarora Almanac – October 28, 1956 – The Book of First Runs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Railroad The B&O begins operation of a new passenger train to run between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The train is called “The Daylight Speedliner”, nos. 21 and 22. The usual consist will be five of the new Budd-built Rail Diesel Cars (RDC’s). Addendum: Jackson Park B Train added toe following: Special RDCs were ordered for this train; 2 coaches and 1 baggage diner coach for each. While longer trains would have "borrowed" existing RDC 1 coaches from the commuter pool, the only times I saw or rode the train was only 3 cars. Food in the diner was excellent as one would expect from B&O. Source: “Baltimore & Ohio Through Passenger Service in Color” (Morning Sun Books / 2011) by Mr. Bob Withers Tuscarora Almanac – October 28, 1960 – The Book of Special Runs Polo Grounds, New York New York City Transit Authority IND Division A train called “The Titan Subway Football Special” departed from 169th Street-Jamaica at about 9:30 AM. It ran non-stop to 42nd Street-8th Avenue (lower level) where it picked up more fans. It proceeded south and revered on the track A-5 south of 34th Street. It then ran non-stop to the 155th Street Station. A second run was made on November 24 starting from 179th Street. Source: ERA New York Division Bulletin / December 1960 Tuscarora Almanac - October 28, 1983 - The Book of Last Runs South Amboy, New Jersey New Jersey Transit Rail Operations This is the last day of operation for the former Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1's now running for New Jersey Transit. The final regular run was made by No.4879 in charge of Train No. 3323, a Penn Station to South Amboy run. Source: New York Division Bulletin / November, 1983 Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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