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Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Tue Sep 14 09:06:51 2021



Tuscarora Almanac - September 14, 1964 - The Book of First Runs

Brooklyn, New York
New York City Transit Authority
BMT Division

The R-32 A "Brightliners" begin passenger service today on the "Q" Broadway - Brighton Express. (aka BMT # 1 Brighton Express.) The first train ran from Brighton Beach to 57 Street - 7 Avenue with cars (n) 3359-8, 3371-0, 3362-3 and 3364-5.

After the General Overhaul Rebuilding of the late 1980’s the R-32 A’s and R-32’s were collectively classed as R-32 GOH or more simply R-32.

When the contract was awarded to the Budd Company in 1963 for 600 stainless steel cars it was split into two separate orders. The first 300 cars were classed as “R-32 A”, road nos: 3350-3649. They were paid for by the City of New York. The second 300 cars were known as “R-32”, road nos: 3650-3949. They were paid for by bonds issued by the New York City Transit Authority.

Source: New York Division Bulletin / October 1964/ Mr. Arthur Lonto

Source: “New York Subways” (John Hopkins University Press / 1997) by Mr. Gene Sansone



Tuscarora Almanac - September 14, 1974 - The Book of Last Runs

Hoboken, New Jersey
Erie Lackawanna Railroad

This will be the last day in passenger service of the veteran Erie Railroad "Stillwell" coaches. They have spent the last several years assigned to the runs between Port Jervis and Hoboken. There is no Sunday service so final runs will occur on Saturday, September 14. There are two scheduled trains that day; the eastbound, No 70 which runs to Hoboken in the morning and the westbound, No 71 which returns to Port Jervis in the late afternoon.

This morning No.70 came down with three E-8's 829, 816, 825 and fifteen coaches. No.70 ran back to Port Jervis with E-8 825 and two coaches. It then deadheaded back to Hoboken.

Source: “Erie Lackawanna in Color” (Morning Sun Books / 1994) by Mr. Larry De Young
Source: “Erie Lackawanna East” (Quadrant Press / 1975) by Mr. Karl R. Zimmerman



Tuscarora Almanac – September 14, 1979 – The Book of First Runs

Brooklyn, New York
New York City Transit Authority
BMT Division

The three restored BU Gate cars arrive at the Court Street Transit Museum in Brooklyn.
The roster numbers are 1404 (motor), 1273 (trailer) and 1407 (motor).



Tuscarora Almanac - September 14, 1992 - The Book of Last Runs (NOT)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority


SEPTA temporarily ends PCC streetcar service on the No.15 Girard Avenue Line Service will resume on September 4, 2005.

Source: New York Division / Bulletin October 2005

Larry, RedbirdR33


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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 14 19:01:42 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Tue Sep 14 09:06:51 2021.

Reportedly Brighton riders grumbled about the lack of seats, having grown accustomed to the crowd-swallowing Triplexes. OTOH the R-27/30s had been running there since 1960, but perhaps not on a regular basis.

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by zac on Tue Sep 14 20:59:11 2021, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 14 19:01:42 2021.

The R27s had completely taken over the QT/QB service by the time the R32s came.

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THREE (3) R-32 PIX Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by William A. Padron on Wed Sep 15 05:17:12 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Tue Sep 14 09:06:51 2021.

The R-32 A "Brightliners" begin passenger service today on the "Q" Broadway - Brighton Express. (aka BMT # 1 Brighton Express.) The first train ran from Brighton Beach to 57 Street - 7 Avenue with cars (n) 3359-8, 3371-0, 3362-3 and 3364-5.

And so, captured on film back then...

R-32A #3365, Brighton Beach, BMT Brighton Line, Route: Q; September 14, 1964; Collection of nycsubway.org; Notes: First day of service.


R-32A #3359, Brighton Beach, BMT Brighton Line, Route: Q; September 14, 1964; Collection of nycsubway.org; Notes: First day of service.


R-32A #3359, Brighton Beach, BMT Brighton Line, Route: Q; October 1, 1964; Collection of David Pirmann.


-William A. Padron
["Budd"]


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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by Avid Reader on Wed Sep 15 08:21:17 2021, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by IRTRedbirdR33 on Tue Sep 14 09:06:51 2021.

E-L Stillwell Coaches







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Re: THREE (3) R-32 PIX Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by zac on Wed Sep 15 10:27:51 2021, in response to THREE (3) R-32 PIX Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by William A. Padron on Wed Sep 15 05:17:12 2021.

I remember going to Lincoln Road overpass (by Prospect Park station) and waiting for the "new trains" to come, maybe with a friend. I was 9 at the time. Can you imagine a 9 year old being allowed to go watch the trains these days by himself? While I didn't have to cross any streets it was still a long way from my building on that long uninterrupted block between Lincoln and Parkside.

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Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Sep 15 19:01:02 2021, in response to Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by zac on Tue Sep 14 20:59:11 2021.

Makes sense. Wasn't the Brighton the first line to lose the BMT standards?

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Re: THREE (3) R-32 PIX Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Sep 15 19:02:21 2021, in response to THREE (3) R-32 PIX Re: Tuscarora Almanac for September 14, posted by William A. Padron on Wed Sep 15 05:17:12 2021.

That's how I remember the R-32s - bright and shiny with blue doors and green backlit side signs.

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