Home · Maps · About

Home > SubChat

[ Post a New Response | Return to the Index ]

(1644774)

view threaded

Tuscarora Almanac for October 31

Posted by irtredbirdr33 on Thu Oct 30 07:39:02 2025



Tuscarora Almanac for October 30



1968 – from The Book of First Runs

The first train of Jersey Arrow I electric multiple unit cars entered service today on the Penn Central Mainline from Trenton to New York.


1970 – from The Book of Last Runs

This is the last day for trackless trolley service in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


1971 – from The Book of Last Runs

SEPTA closes the former Red Arrow Shops at Llanerch, PA. Maintenance for the Media and Sharon Hill rail lines equipment will now be done at the 69th Street Shops of the Market-Frankford Line.

1978 – from The Book of Special Runs

Museum Lo-V Motors 5443 and 5483 were on display at the Bowling Green station on the unused shuttle track. They are painted in a “Tuscan Red” paint scheme with orange window sashes. This marks the start of the celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the opening of the subway system.


2002 – from The Book of First Runs

The Long Island Railroad placed the first train of M-7 electric multiple unit cars in service today on the Long Beach Line. The consist was (W) 7015-6, 7011-2, 7013-4.

Larry, RedbirdR33



Post a New Response

(1644775)

view threaded

[PHOTOS] Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31

Posted by Bill Newkirk on Thu Oct 30 09:54:04 2025, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for October 31, posted by irtredbirdr33 on Thu Oct 30 07:39:02 2025.

1978 – from The Book of Special Runs

Museum Lo-V Motors 5443 and 5483 were on display at the Bowling Green station on the unused shuttle track. They are painted in a “Tuscan Red” paint scheme with orange window sashes. This marks the start of the celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the opening of the subway system.








Post a New Response

(1644776)

view threaded

Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31

Posted by Bill Newkirk on Thu Oct 30 12:48:34 2025, in response to Tuscarora Almanac for October 31, posted by irtredbirdr33 on Thu Oct 30 07:39:02 2025.

1971 – from The Book of Last Runs

SEPTA closes the former Red Arrow Shops at Llanerch, PA. Maintenance for the Media and Sharon Hill rail lines equipment
will now be done at the 69th Street Shops of the Market-Frankford Line.

Llanerch Car House (undated)

image host

Post a New Response

(Sponsored)

iPhone 6 (4.7 Inch) Premium PU Leather Wallet Case - Red w/ Floral Interior - by Notch-It

(1644777)

view threaded

Re: [PHOTOS] Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31

Posted by Catfish 44 on Thu Oct 30 13:21:11 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31, posted by Bill Newkirk on Thu Oct 30 09:54:04 2025.

Great shots!
Funny to say but look at how clean things looked in the 70s

Post a New Response

(1644779)

view threaded

Re: [PHOTOS] Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31

Posted by irtredbirdr33 on Thu Oct 30 17:56:33 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] Re: Tuscarora Almanac for October 31, posted by Bill Newkirk on Thu Oct 30 09:54:04 2025.



Bill: Thank you for the photos. Those Lo-V's were the one bright spot for the subway system at the time.

Larry, RedbirdR33

Post a New Response


[ Return to the Message Index ]