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Tuscarora Almanac for October 16 |
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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed Oct 19 18:41:44 2016 Tuscarora Almanac - October 16, 1922 - The Book of First Runs The IRT Livonia Avenue Line is extended from Pennsylvania Avenue to New Lots Avenue. Stations are opened at Van Siclen Avenue and New Lots Avenue. Tuscarora Almanac - October 16, 1948 - The Book of Last Runs The Staten Island Rapid Transit Railway Company discontinues service on the Tottenville - Perth Amboy Ferry across the Arthur Kill River. The final crossing is made by the ferry CHARLES W. GALLOWAY. She was built in 1922 and was the last sidewheel ferry to operate in New York City. (Note: Service on this route will continue until 1962. It will be operated by Sunrise Ferries using different vessels.) Tuscarora Almanac - October 16, 1949 - The Book of First Runs The first train of BMT Standards ran on the Astoria Line today in test service. The consist was (n) BX Unit 2450 - 4025 - 2451 and B-Type 2536 - 2535 - 2534. This train arrived at Astoria at about 5 PM and then began operating as a single track shuttle using the northbound track until the Monday morning rush (10/17/49) when No 2 Fourth Avenue Locals began regular service to Astoria making this an all BMT operation. Source: New York Division Bulletin / June 1992 Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 16 |
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Posted by Catfish 44 on Wed Oct 19 19:59:08 2016, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for October 16, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed Oct 19 18:41:44 2016. Very good. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 16 |
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Posted by randyo on Wed Oct 19 20:20:44 2016, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for October 16, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed Oct 19 18:41:44 2016. I recall riding the Perth Amboy ferry in the mid 1950s with my family and the ticket we received for the car read “Tottenville Launch Service." |
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