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Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Feb 28 08:23:30 2021




u>Tuscarora Almanac – February 28, 1948 – The Book of Last Runs

Wheeling, West Virginia
Cooperative Transit Company

The Cooperative Transit Company discontinues service on Route 75 between Rayland, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia.

Source: “Ohio Valley Trolleys in Color”, (Morning Sun Books / 2007) by Mr. Edward A. Ridolph



Tuscarora Almanac – February 28, 1953 – The Book of Last Runs

Chesapeake Bay
Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad discontinues steamship service across Chesapeake Bay between Cape Charles on the Delmarva Peninsula and Norfolk, Virginia. The final run is made by the ELISHA LEE. Other vessels used on this run were; VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, DEL-MAR-VA and MARYLAND.

Source: “Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities in Color” (Morning Sun Books /2009), Volume 4 by Mr. Robert Yanosey



Tuscarora Almanac - February 28, 1973 - The Book of First Runs

Staten Island, New York
Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority

The first train of R-44's (SIRy Designation ME-2) begins service today on the Staten Island Railway. The consist was 404, 405, and 408.

Source: New York Division Bulletin /April 1973



Tuscarora Almanac - February 29, 1988 - The Book of Last Runs

Manhattan, New York
New York City Transit Authority
IRT Division

The last train of R-17’s ran in passenger service today on the # 5 Lexington Avenue Thru-Express. The consist was (N) 6620,6614,6550,6681,6579,6618,6624,6623,6619,6626. All cars were painted in the Redbird II scheme.

Source: New York Division Bulletin /March 1988

Larry, RedbirdR33



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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by northshore on Sun Feb 28 08:52:13 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Feb 28 08:23:30 2021.

The SIRT ME-2's were built with modifications to meet FRA regulations

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by Avid Reader on Sun Feb 28 08:56:11 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Feb 28 08:23:30 2021.

I recall posting these last year









Lest we forget!


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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by MainR3664 on Sun Feb 28 09:27:46 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Feb 28 08:23:30 2021.

Thank you, as always.

The Staten Island R44s are now as old as the cars they replaced, and from all indications, will get to be even older!

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by MainR3664 on Sun Feb 28 09:28:55 2021, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by Avid Reader on Sun Feb 28 08:56:11 2021.

Those slant-nose trolleys are very interesting!

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by Elkeeper on Sun Feb 28 14:49:40 2021, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by Avid Reader on Sun Feb 28 08:56:11 2021.

Are any of these WV cars in a museum?

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sun Feb 28 17:51:51 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for February 28 & 29, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Sun Feb 28 08:23:30 2021.

And on this date in 1995, Denver International Airport officially opened.

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