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Tuscarora Almanac for October 8

Posted by irtredbirdr33 on Thu Oct 8 07:38:51 2026



Tuscarora Almanac for October 8


1960 – from The Book of First Runs

Ten IRT Lo-V trailers are transferred to the BMT Division. It is planned that some of these will replace wooden BMT work cars. The trailers are: 4536, 4544, 4549, 4814, 4826, 4829, 4830, 4852, 4873 and one other.

Source: New York Division Bulletin / October 1960


1974 – from The Book of First Runs

The first train of Jersey Arrow electric multiple unit cars begin service on the North Jersey Coast Line. The cars were built by General Electric Company and are classified as "MA1-G”. They carry road nos. 534 - 603.

Source: New York Division Bulletin / October 1974
“Railway Passenger Car Annual / Volume III” (RPC Publications / 1976) by Mr. W. David Randall

2024 – from The Book of First Runs

The first train of R-211S enter service on the Staten Island Railway. The consist was 100-104. A second train 105-109 was also on hand.

Thanks to W.B. for the correct date.

Larry, RedbirdR33


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