Thought this was an interesting read and video.
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TurtleLinez,
Thanks for the post from a old Philly guy.
Joe B.
Here in Westchester County, New York we have the former right-of-way of the New York Westchester and Boston Railroad. This railroad operated from mid 1912 until the last of December, 1937. This railroad operated from Bronx between the Willis Av. and 3rd Av. road bridges just across the Harlem River from Manhattan. It ran to 2 terminals, one in White Plains at Westchester Av and Bloomingdale Rd. The other terminal was in Port Chester at Westchester Av. along side the New Haven Railroad's tracks. Part of the right-of-way in White Plains is a walking trail. You can access the trail from Ridgeway (Av.) between Mamaroneck Av. and Old Mamaroneck Rd. There are several books published on this railroad and some are currently available. If interested in the books please contact Ed or Tom at Tom's Trains in Ardsley, NY at 914 478 9365.
Fascinating.........Isn't there also an extension of the Broad St subway undet Roosvelt Blvd that was partially built and never completed?
Peter
Here a link to a New York Westchester & Boston RR thread......one of my favorite topics.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...andamp-boston?page=2
Peter
Be very careful if you want to see that tunnel in Philadelphia. Robberies and rapes are a common occurrence in that area.
People were afraid to walk in the tunnels at the North Philly station when I trained at Temple in the early 80s. I was shocked to see people walk across the Northeast Corrider tracks to get to the northbound side in North Philly from the North Philly Septa station!
Peter
