While the South Bronx had an impressive industrial history with lots of railroad artifacts, it was always dwarfed by what happened in the industrial zones of Manhattan. My shift of focus over time reflects Manhattan’s gravity for railroad history. One of the most fascinating areas for me is West Chelsea with its New York Central […]
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Having spent a good part of my live in the European country I grew up, I had no idea what an RS-3 diesel engine was, until I started being interested in US railroads, present and past, and in model railroads. I had no idea, however, that I came across this type of locomotive a long
The CNJ Bronx Terminal was dismantled in the early 1960s after the Central Railroad of New Jersey ceased operations and the property was sold to make space for new commercial use. Since then, a warehouse was built within the former Bronx Terminals’ former perimeter and various businesses made use of a location close to Manhattan
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The CNJ Bronx Terminal is located on the Bronx side of the Harlem River and bordered by Third Avenue, Southern Boulevard (today: Bruckner Boulevard) and Lincoln Avenue. The Central Railroad of New Jersey purchased the lot in 1905. The Bronx Terminal began to operate in 1907. It had no rail connection to the other freight terminals along
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If you live in an apartment or otherwise find your model railroad space limited, take heart brother, there is somewhere a prototype to meet your needs. This one can be modeled on a table top! Railroad Model Craftsman, February 1950 The idea to build a model railroad layout centered around the Harlem River evolved gradually.
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