Work came to a crawl recently on the A line tracks South of Howard Beach. While sinking new pilings, workers found what they thought was a sunken barge less than 20 feet from the right of way,. and about ¼ mile from the southern approach to the North Channel Bridge. Further investigation revealed that it was actually a late 19th Century or early 20th century vintage railroad passenger coach. 2/3 of the car, which is barely more than a frame now, is upright but buried in sand and mud. The car is also inhabited by a large school of American Eels. Railroad preservationists are expected to go to court today or Monday to have worked stopped on the segment of track adjacent to the submerged car until the preservationists have an opportunity to explore the car and determine it’s history and historical significance.
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