Saturday, March 31, 2012

Gravesend (McDonald) Avenue Line: 1912-1920 Layout

›
Source:  B. Linder, New York Division Bulletin , Electric Railroaders' Association, Vol. 20, No.5, October 1977, pages 2-9.  This map ...
Friday, March 30, 2012

Brooklyn Bridge as seen from Manhattan Bridge 3-29-12

›
This picture taken last night from the Manhattan Bridge faces south towards the Brooklyn Bridge.  Like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

4th and Madison Avenue Streetcar Line (Manhattan) 1919 - 1933 Track Map

›
Source: B. Linder, New York Division Bulletin, ERA, Vol. 30, No. 7, July, 1987, pages 4-5. The 4th & Madison Avenue Streetcar Line s...
1 comment:
Monday, March 26, 2012

When is an "EL" not an "EL"?

›
These two photographs taken this morning from a Manhattan bound F train on the "Culver Viaduct".  The top photo shows lower M...
Friday, March 23, 2012

Your Track Guide to the "3rd Avenue El" Movie

›
Many years ago, when I vistited the New York City Transit Museum, in the film area they were playing the attached short movie.  This...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Fifth Avenue El in Brooklyn - South Section - 1937

›
Source:  B. Linder, New York Division Bulletin , Vol. 42, No. 12, December, 1999, Page 3. In the track plan of the southern section, notic...

Fifth Avenue El in Brooklyn - North Section - 1932-1940

›
Source:  B. Linder, New York Division Bulletin , Vol. 42, No. 12, December, 1999, Page 2. In my last several posts, I wrote about the Thi...