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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – May 13, 1923 – The Book of First Runs Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad The B&O begins operation of an all-Pullman train between Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois. The train will be known as “The Capitol Limited” and will be carry nos. 5 & 6. Source: “Baltimore & Ohio Through Passenger Service” (Morning Sun Books / 2011) by Mr. Bob Withers Tuscarora Almanac – May 13, 1939 – The Book of Last Runs Dayton, Ohio Cincinati & Lake Erie Railroad Service is discontinued on the interurban line between Dayton and Hamilton, Ohio. Source: “Ohio Valley Trolleys in Color”, (Morning Sun Books / 2007) by Mr. Edward A. Ridolph Tuscarora Almanac – May 13, 1949 – The Book of Last Runs Buffalo, New York Nickel Plate Railroad The Nickle Plate Railroad takes delivery of its very last steam locomotive. It was Class S-2 Berkshire No. 779. Source: Nickel Plate Road in Color by Stephen M. Timko Tuscarora Almanac - May 13, 1968 - The Book of First Runs Manhattan, New York New York City Transit Authority IRT Division A new station called “148th Street-Lenox Terminal” opens today in the IRT Lenox Avenue Yard. It consists of a single island platform and two tracks. The entrance is actually on 149 Street and 7 Avenue. # 3 trains had been terminating there since May 5 but had been running light north of the former terminal at 145th Street. Source: New York Division Bulletin /June 1968 Tuscarora Almanac - May 13, 1974 - The Book of First Runs Manhattan, New York New York City Transit Authority IND Division The “State of the Art Cars”, (SOAC) were presented to the press today. They made a demonstration run on the 6 Avenue Line between 57 Street and Hudson Terminal. They are slated to enter scheduled service running as an extra train two minutes behind a regular one. The two car train is owned by the US Department of Transportation Urban Mass Transit Administration. Boeing-Vertol is the System Manager for the demonstration. The two cars were built by the St Louis Car Division of General Street Industries using R-44 shells. Car 1 is configured for suburban commuter service and seats 62 passengers with a maximum capacity of 220. It features soft padded seats and includes tables to work at. Car 2 is configured for a high density subway-type service. The seating capacity is 72 with a maximum load of 300. Facts about SOAC| Length: 75 feet Width: 9.75 feet Weight: 90,000 pounds Max.Speed 80 MPH Initial Acceleration: 3.0 MPH per second Braking: 3.0 MPH per second Power: 600 V. DC Propulsion: Field Excited DC Motors Control: Solid State Chopper Sources: New York Division Bulletins /June 1968 and August 1974 “State of the Art Car” article by Brian J Cudahy for Rail Classic Magazine, May 1975 “SOAC is the NOW CAR” brochure issued by the Urban Mass Transit Administration Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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Posted by Catfish 44 on Wed May 13 11:04:16 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020. One of the Subchat participants was born a couple years after the SOAC presentation. |
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Posted by Peter Rosa on Wed May 13 12:36:48 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020. Are the SOAC cars still at Seashore? |
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Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Wed May 13 13:38:28 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020. I missed out, as I was in Illinois until 6/22/74. Even if it was still running after that time, I didn't know about it. |
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Posted by bzuck on Wed May 13 13:54:35 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Peter Rosa on Wed May 13 12:36:48 2020. Yes |
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Posted by Q4 on Wed May 13 14:14:13 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020. Thanks for these as always.What was the reason for adding the station at148th Street-Lenox Terminal? Was there demand for service there, or other plans, or was 145th St. deemed not to be adequate even after being in service for so long? |
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Posted by Elkeeper on Wed May 13 14:35:38 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Q4 on Wed May 13 14:14:13 2020. 148/lenox was built to replace the 145/Lenox station, which could not be lengthened due to the yard switches north of it. However, community opposition to closing 145/Lenox prevailed, so the older station was kept open. |
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Posted by Q4 on Wed May 13 14:48:03 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Elkeeper on Wed May 13 14:35:38 2020. Thanks Elkeeper. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Wed May 13 15:51:31 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Wed May 13 10:35:29 2020. In 1963, when the B&O was still a proud RR, birthday cake was served at Union Station in DC to passengers that evening.Coverage in Trains Magazine |
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Posted by randyo on Wed May 13 16:45:12 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Elkeeper on Wed May 13 14:35:38 2020. From what I read somewhere, it was actually community pressure when the subway was first built that was responsible for the station being built in the first place. The way I understand it the existing tracks were only intended as leads to the yard which was also the iRT’s main shop facility. Since 145 St was a rather important street with streetcars from the Bronx coming across it, local politicians pressed the IRT to build a station there since the subway infrastructure was going there anyhow. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed May 13 18:58:53 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by randyo on Wed May 13 16:45:12 2020. And then it could only platform five cars a la South Ferry outer loop. |
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Posted by Union Tpke on Thu May 14 07:54:46 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Elkeeper on Wed May 13 14:35:38 2020. I haven't found out why they wanted to replace the station at that time. Did this have anything to do with the lengthening of remaining platforms on the IRT? |
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Posted by randyo on Thu May 14 15:59:49 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Union Tpke on Thu May 14 07:54:46 2020. It did. The TA’s original plan was to replace 145 St station with 148 and as part of the resignaling, the original diamond Xover S/O the station which had been used for reversing trains was moved to the north end of the station but within station limits. |
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Posted by Q4 on Thu May 14 16:20:14 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed May 13 18:58:53 2020. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks Randyo and Steve B-8AVEXP |
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Posted by Union Tpke on Fri May 22 08:05:53 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by randyo on Wed May 13 16:45:12 2020. I have never seen any source for why they decided to add the station. Where did you hear this?Thanks. |
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Posted by randyo on Fri May 22 16:19:37 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for May 13, posted by Union Tpke on Fri May 22 08:05:53 2020. I can’t recall where I saw it. |
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