History and Last Days of the Pre-Rebuild 42nd Street Shuttle | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R43ge15svJM

The 42nd Street Shuttle is undergoing a major reconstruction project that will significantly change its appearance and character. This video documents the shuttle right before reconstruction commenced, and also explores its rich history. As part of the first subway line in New York City, the 42nd Street Shuttle has a complex history, and much of the equipment in use on the line dates back to the 1910s-1920s. Enjoy!

More reading on the 42nd Street Shuttle:

https://www.nycsubway.org/wiki...rand_Central_Shuttle

http://has-been4.ddns.net:9090...erAutomatedTrain.pdf

http://has-been4.ddns.net:9090...80209-222821-264.pdf

Mitch

5/8/209:14 PM

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eddie gOGR Forum Member

Very interesting. I rode that line from GCS to Penn Station many times in the 40's, 50's & 60's.

5/8/209:59 PM

WillOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I rode that everyday in the 80s.

5/10/2010:05 AM

M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

@eddie g posted:
Very interesting. I rode that line from GCS to Penn Station many times in the 40's, 50's & 60's.

@Will posted:
I rode that everyday in the 80s.

Steel and concrete, am I right? ;-)

(For the uninitiated: Most steel subway cars had poured concrete floors for durability and noise reduction.)

Mitch

5/10/2012:09 PM

ScotieOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

There are some great shots of the shuttle in "The French Connection".

5/10/2012:27 PM

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