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Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sat Nov 21 09:28:35 2020 Tuscarora Almanac – November 21, 1926 – The Book of First Runs Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk & Western Railway The Norfolk & Western Railway begins operation of Trains 3 and 4 “The Pocahontas”. This will be a first class train providing service between Norfolk, Virginia and Cinncinati, Ohio. Source: “Norfolk and Western Passenger Service 1946-1971” (TLC Publishing / 2000) by Mr. William E. Warden Tuscarora Almanac – November 21, 1948 – The Book of Last Runs Brooklyn, New York New York City Board of Transportation BMT Division This is the last day for the Flushing Avenue streetcar line (Rt.57). The cars had run out of the Fresh Pond Depot since 1937. The final run was made by Peter Witt 8408. Source: New York Division Bulletin / June 1984 / article by Mr. Edward B. Watson Tuscarora Almanac - November 21, 1959 - The Book of Wrecks Brooklyn, New York New York City Transit Authority BMT Division There was a major wreck on the Sea Beach Line at the portal leading to the 4th Avenue Subway. The following cars were badly damaged and subsequently scrapped; Standards 2631, 2768-69-70, 2866-67-68. Source: New York Division Bulletin /December 1962. Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Nov 21 10:08:06 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sat Nov 21 09:28:35 2020. That was two days after they stopped making Edsels (my third birthday!). Was there a derailment? It had to be spectacular if seven BMT standards were wrecked. They were damn near indestructible. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by W.B. on Sat Nov 21 11:32:16 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sat Nov 21 09:28:35 2020. The Peter Witts and PCC streetcars - and also, the trackless trolleys - all had a numeral font type (on their front, sides and back) that would later be prevalent on the last Old Look buses (7000's and 9000's) of the TA fleet when originally delivered, as well as all the New Looks and up to the RTS's and the 1990's abandonment of the 'M' logo and the off-kilter 'MTA' logo taking its place. It apparently dated to at least the 1930's if not earlier. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sat Nov 21 13:03:25 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Nov 21 10:08:06 2020. I'm only suggesting that even if some of the cars had anti-climber damage, and/or any other minor damage, the decision to retire and no doubt cannibalize them for parts had all to do with replacement R27/30 cars on the horizon. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Nov 21 14:18:17 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sat Nov 21 13:03:25 2020. Could very well be. They may have been thinking, "Well, new cars are on the way, anyway." |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Nov 21 14:19:51 2020, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sat Nov 21 09:28:35 2020. Not transit related, but on this date in 1964, the Verrazano Bridge opened to traffic. November 21 was a Saturday that year as well. I read that there were humungous traffic jams. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Sat Nov 21 21:49:06 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Nov 21 14:19:51 2020. My favorite bridge ❤️ Yeah, 1964 was 56 years ago. Calendars from 28 years apart will always be identical (and any multiple thereof). So, 1964 = 1992 = 2020 = 2048, etc. |
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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21 |
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Posted by VictorM on Sun Nov 22 07:38:20 2020, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for November 21, posted by FYBklyn1959 on Sat Nov 21 21:49:06 2020. 2076 will be identical but not 2104 since 2100 will not be a leap year. |
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