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New York Central and Hudson River Railroad |
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Welcome to our Original New York Central Railroad WebSite
Here's a preview of some of the exciting projects we have put together for you: Find out what made up the New York Central Railroad? See a timeline of railroads in the Adirondacks and find out about westward expansion: The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern See key dates in New York Central history . Don't miss the St Johns Freight House, New York Central Railroad pictures and the New York Central in Rhinecliff. See the New York Central on Google Earth. You must see The Railroad Builders , our reference section, and other interesting New York Central links. Orgin of Spuyten Duyvil. |
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All-time list of railroad names in New York State | Some interesting things about New York State Railroads, mostly New York Central Railroad | Home to everything you ever wanted to know about railroad history West of the Hudson and Around New York State railroad, history in Chicago and the Midwest. Links to many railroad resources. New York Central railroad history. Railroad history of the New Haven Railroad and New England. Of interest to the railroad manager, railfans, advocates of super railroads, railroad historians. The one source to go to for railroad history. | Even more great railroad links. |
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Begun in 1846, the West Side Freight Line line of the New York Central was the only freight railroad directly into Manhattan. |
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St Johns Freight House
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Photo at left is of the St Johns Park Freight House. These are from a brochure published by
the New York Central in 1934 and re-issued by the West Side Rail Line Development
Foundation (author was a former member and supporter of this foundation).
St. John's Park was abandoned when some of the High Line ROW below Bank St. was sold for housing. But had traffic there dried up by then? Was there any debate over it at the time? The line was only about 20 years old at that time. When St. John's was in service, there were about 8 tracks running into it-- how was it switched? And what kind of stuff was shipped to St. John's. Also, the line served Nabisco, Armour--when did they stop using the line? And did the RR serve Bell Labs (now Westbeth) whose building it ran through? |
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Tunnels and Bridges on the New York Central
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The New York Central Railroad See some historic photographs of the New York Central Railroad. First-generation diesels! Passenger and freight runs. Much more! |
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Orgin of Spuyten Duyvil
There are multiple 'hypotheses' for the origin of the term "Spuyten Duyvil." The one that's generally accepted as the most "authoritative" can be found in Washington Irving's A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty. Irving tells the story of a messenger sent by New Amsterdam colony governor Peter Minuit (he of the famous $24.00 purchase) to go north and warn the folks there of a potential English invasion. When the messenger reached the creek at the north end of Manhattan Island it was, to use a line famous in writing classes "a dark and stormy night," and the local boat operator refused to take him across to "The Bronck's." (I use the old Dutch spelling). Having been fortified by rum for his journey, the messenger said he would swim the creek im spijt den duyvil ** ("in spite of the devil"), jumped into the water and was never seen again. |
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REFERENCE
New York Central & Hudson River Steam Locomotives New York Central Lines Industrial Directory and Shippers Guide 1920-1921 New York Central at the Albany Museum of History and Art |
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Westward Expansion: The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
While the original New York Central was developing in the East. The next move for the railroad to expand was developing to the West of Buffalo. Read more about the many railroads that became the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company was formed in 1869, under the laws of the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, by the consolidation of The Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company with a line from Chicago to Toledo, The Lake Shore Railway Company with a line from Toledo to Erie, and The Buffalo and Erie Railroad Company with a line from Erie to Buffalo. The two first named companies were consolidated on April 6, 1869, under the name of The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company, and this company was, on June 22, 1869, consolidated with The Buffalo and Erie Railroad Company, retaining the former name. |
| Key Dates in New York Central History |
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May 27, 1794 Cornelius Vanderbilt, creator of the New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad, is born.
December 28, 1825 George Featherstonhaugh (pronounced fen-shaw), of Duanesburgh NY, runs a newspaper notice announcing the formation of the Mohawk & Hudson Rail Road Company. July 29, 1830 Construction begins on the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad (later NYC) in New York. July 2, 1831 First test of the "Dewitt Clinton" on the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad. August 9, 1831 The "DeWitt Clinton" makes its first regular run on the Mohawk & Hudson (later NYC) between Albany and Schenectady. November 14, 1832 First train on the New York & Haarlem Railroad. June 13, 1845 The Troy & Greenbush Railroad opens between Troy and Greenbush, NY. It is the last link in an all-rail line between Boston and Buffalo. May 12, 1846 The Hudson River Railroad is incorporated with the goal of building a line from New York City to Albany. May 21, 1852 The first train enters Chicago. January 24, 1853 The Toledo, Norwalk & Cleveland Railroad Company (later LS&MS, NYC, PC, CR, NS) opens, forming the last link in the chain of roads from Chicago to New York and Boston. July 7, 1853 The railroads linking Albany and Buffalo file papers with the Secretary of State of New York to form the New York Central. Albany and Schenectady (nee Mohawk and Hudson Railroad Company 1831) Utica and Schenectady 1835 Syracuse and Utica 1839 Auburn and Syracuse 1836 Auburn and Rochester 1840 Tonawanda 1836 Schenectady and Troy 1843 Rochester and Syracuse 1853 Batavia and Attica 1845 Attica and Buffalo 1845 Rochester and Buffalo 1859 Rochester and Lockport and Niagara Falls 1852 Niagara Falls and Lewiston 1854 Lockport and Tonawanda 1853 Rochester and Charlotte 1853 1857 The New York Central and the Hudson River Railroads begin operating a "Lightning Train" between New York City and Buffalo in 15 hours, or an average of 40 MPH. 1857 The New York Central and the Hudson River Railroads begin operating a "Lightning Train" between New York City and Buffalo in 15 hours, or an average of 40 MPH. May 8, 1858 The New York Central provides a sleeping car on overnight trains between Albany and Buffalo NY. 1886, the Utica & Black River railroad was purchased by the Rome Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad. June 30, 1889 The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (The Big Four) is formed from the merger of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway, the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway and the Indianapolis & St. Louis Railway. May 10, 1893 New York Central's 4-4-0 "999" sets an absolute speed record (fastest speed attained by humans) of 112.5 miles per hour. |
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Important dates for the
20th Century Limited
See Interesting and Important Dates on the New York Central Railroad . |
| YES, we know this list is incomplete. We keep adding to it. If you want to help us add, send us what you know. |
| Abandoned Railroads: West Shore, New York State and Other |
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WIKIPEDIA: the free-content encyclopedia that anyone can edit. WIKIPEDIA contains several articles of interest to the New York Central historian or fan: New York Central Railroad List of New York Central Railroad precursors List of defunct United States railroads Grand Central Terminal List of New York railroads List of Massachusetts railroads Many of these articles have been developed by our staff researchers KC Jones and Penney Vanderbilt. |
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There is a
"Snow Belt"
in New York State that runs above Syracuse and Utica.
It goes East from Oswego to at least Boonville. Here's the station at Boonville.
Find out more about Weather around the World Ominous Weather is about more than weather. Its about our environment. Its about our social issues that need to be surfaced if we want to save our environment. See Champions of our Environment like Al Gore SAS le Prince Albert II de Monaco John R. Stilgoe Ralph Nader. We have addressed several railroad-related projects that will conserve fuel and lessen pollution. Our Window on Europe spotlights projects that can help the rest of the World. We have other environmental sites on garbage trucks and Rapid response temporary shelters / portable housing. |
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The New York Central System .. One of the great railways of the 20th Century. Home of the Great Steel Fleet of passenger trains including the well known 20th Century Limited. Known as The Water Level Route, serving customers between New York/Boston and Chicago. NYC-Railroad@yahoogroups.com is a place to discuss the New York Central Railroad's US operations, including the Boston & Albany, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, Peoria & Eastern, among others, as well as its Canadian divisions through Southern Ontario as well as the branch to Ottawa. Discussion is not limited solely to rail operations, since the NYC had significant marine and trucking operations as well. Current equipment spottings are encouraged. The only restrictions are that the information relates to the NYC or other lines operating under its flag. Modellers, historians and anyone with an interest in the NYC family of railways are welcome. |
This is part of the late Austin McEntee’s research on Rhinecliff. Apparently the arrangement of tracks to the docks was modified more than once. This version seems to be a composite of tracks that did not all exist at the same time. Some of these features can still be seen today in aerial photographs of the area. |
Map of the station area in Rhinecliff . North is to the right. The 4-track NYC Hudson Line passes through the center. The R&C (later Central New England Railway, then New Haven RR) passenger station was between the NYC tracks and the high embankment. R&C tracks dead ended at the R&C station. |
This was the R&C station next to the NYC main line. R&C tracks dead ended just beyond this building. Cars at left are on the NYC freight siding. Nimke Volume 1 Page 78 Above maps and photos courtesy Bernie Rudberg Click here to see more about the Central New England Railway in New York State Photo at right clipped from an old New York Central Headlight |
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Troy and Schenectady Branch\Railroad
Welcome to the T&S Branch. A group devoted to the discussion and history of the Troy and Schenectady Branch\Railroad between Schenectady and Troy New York. |
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RailwayStation.com has provided a
1942 Quiz Book on Railroads and Railroading. Here's some interesting questions and answers: |
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What were the first locomotives to be placed in service on the
American railroads? The first locomotive to be placed in regular service on any American railroad was the "Best Friend of Charleston," built at the West Point Foundry, New York. It was placed in service on the South Carolina Railroad (now the Southern) at Charleston, S. C., December 25, 1830. The second locomotive, the "West Point," built at West Point Foundry, was placed in service on the South Carolina Railroad July 15, 1831. The "DeWitt Clinton," the first locomotive in New York State, also built at West Point Foundry, made its initial run on the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad (now part of the New York Central) from Albany to Schenectady, August 9, 1831. The "York," built by Phineas Davis, York, Penna., was tried out on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad July 12, 1831, and was placed in service at Baltimore shortly thereafter. The "John Bull," built in England, was delivered to the Camden & Amboy Railroad (now a part of the Pennsylvania) August 31, 1831, and was placed in regular service at Bordentown, N. J., November 12, 1831. This was the first locomotive to run on the present Pennsylvania Railroad lines. |
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New-York-Central-Railroad Forum
This group is dedicated to modelers, historians and fans of the late, great New York Central Railroad-gone, but not forgotten! |
NYC-RR Forum
This is a discussion and sharing group for friends and former employees of the "Water Level Route", the late and great New York Central Railroad Company. Our focus is primarily historical, and mostly limited to the NYC ( and PC successor ) period prior to ConRail. Our emphasis is upon routes, signaling, towers and operations. |
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Grand Central was owned by the
New York Central Railroad Do you know who owns Grand Central now? If you said Metro North Railroad, or its parent company, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, then you are wrong. Nor is it Donald Trump, Disney or WalMart. Find the answer and find out a lot of interesting facts. |
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New York Central System - About the New York Central Railroad
Forum
This is a place to share information on the New York Central System, including the New York Central Railroad, Michigan Central Railroad, Boston and Albany and Big Four. Our primary focus is on the postwar history of the New York Central's Great Steel Fleet of luxury intercity passenger trains, including the 20th Century Limited, Commodore Vanderbilt, Pacemaker, Lake Shore Limited, New England States, Detroiter, Wolverine, Ohio State Limited, Cleveland Limited, Fifth Avenue Special, James Whitcomb Riley, Southwestern Limited and Knickerbocker among other trains. |
Adirondack Division Forum
This group covers one of the three Canadian lines that the New York Central had, the Adirondack Division/St. Lawrence & Adirondack Railway. |
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Head End Railway Express and Railway Post Office 
On passenger trains, railroads operated lots of equipment other than sleepers, coaches, dining cars, etc. This equipment was generally called 'head-end' equipment, these 'freight' cars were at one time plentiful and highly profitable for the railroads. In the heyday of passenger service, these industries were a big part of the railroad's operations, and got serious attention. We have text and pictures not found elsewhere on the Web. |
What ever happened to my Penn Central stock? Penn Central gobbled up the stock of New York Central, Pennsylvania and New Haven Railroads. But what ever happened to the company and the stock? Is it worth anything? Ever hear of American Premier Underwriters? Find the answer and find out a lot of interesting facts. |
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Interesting New York Central links Railroad and Adirondack art of Robert B. Partridge Flying Scotsman Hobbies in Poughkeepsie, New York Fitz's New Railfan Page The Central New York Model Railroad Club The Model Railroad Club of Buffalo The Canadian Southern Railway NJ, NY & CT Railroad Page The New York Railroad Enthusiasts |
Fly Along the Hudson River and the West Shore! If you have "GOOGLE EARTH" installed on your computer, you can "fly" along the New York Central Hudson Division from Albany to Harmon and the West Shore from Selkirk to Syracuse with the "PLACEMARK" below: (Click to get GOOGLE EARTH) Take a trip on the Hudson Division (Albany to Harmon) Take a trip on the West Shore (Selkirk to Syracuse) We will be adding more routes Because many of the locations on our tour have varying "resolutions" of the pictures, you may need to stop the tour and adjust the height you are viewing. On several locations, you may also stop the tour and click on the placemark icon for more information. Tell us where you want to fly and give us any of your comments |
Some of his friends at the New York Central were legendary: Charlie Hogan, engineer of locomotive 999 on its World speed record, and later superintendant of the Buffalo Shops. Bert Daniels, engineer of the famous Rexall Train, later promoted to Trainmaster of the Mohawk Division, In 1953 he requested a return to road service. His seniority was intact and he had his pick of trains on the Mohawk Division. His choice was the Ohio State Limited. |
Boat at left belonged to Ken Knapp who was enjoying the Hudson River near Tarrytown, New York.
He was a former Paymaster of the New York Central. He started with the railroad when the employees were paid in cash and a pay car visited all the Central's locations. He worked with William Ingraham, John L. Burdett. and Hy Taylor. He moved to Albany for one year, but the station did not have adequate room for the payroll department, so he went to Utica for the rest of his career. When the railroad began paying by check instead of cash, he oversaw the first computer bought by the New York Central. It took up almost a whole floor in Utica's Union Station. A feature article on his career and his retirement appeared in the July/August issue of HEADLIGHT - the New York Central magazine. I remember meeting Norman Stone, the editor of the magazine, when the article was written. He even included a picture of my dog (with my grandfather). In his 47-year career, he worked many years on a pay car. These cars lasted through the 1920's. At one time, the Central had five pay cars on the road. Each car had two payroll clerks and a railroad police detective. A typical car had an office, berths, a stateroom and facilities for meal preparation. Several times the pay car had several million dollars on board in a safe and in "strong boxes" hidden under the berths (but still only one detective). During World War I when the railroads were nationalized, the pay cars were under control of the Secretary of the Treasury, William McAdoo. In this period, payroll for other railroads were sometimes carried: for instance, Delaware & Hudson payroll was carried from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to Albany (other times this was sent in leather pouches by registered mail... I still have some of the mail tags addressed to New York State Bank). He was born in 1890 and died in 1974. See more here |
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THE AGREEMENT OF CONSOLIDATION FORMING THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY Dated April 29, 1914 |
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Agreement of consolidation of: THE NEW YORK CENTRAL AND HUDSON RIVER RR COMPANY THE LAKE SHORE AND MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY GENEVA CORNING AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY THE TERMINAL RAILWAY OF BUFFALO THE DUNKIRK, ALLEGHENY VALLEY AND PITTSBURGH RAILWAY COMPANY CHICAGO, INDIANA AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY DETROIT AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY DETROIT, MONROE AND TOLDEO RAILROAD COMPANY KALAMAZOO AND WHITE PIGEON RAILROAD COMPANY THE NORTHERN CENTRAL MICHIGAN RAILROAD COMPANY and THE SWAN CREEK RAILWAY COMPANY OF TOLEDO into THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY THE CORPORATION SHALL CONTIUNUE FOR FIFTY YEARS The number of directors who shall manage its affairs shall be fifteen. |
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