Today, as a component of the new york state metropolitan transit authority, the lirr is also the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying well over 81. He would prop up his law school books in the corner of his cab and study. Sirt, now known as mta staten island railway sir is a 14 mile, 21 station, commuter rail line. George terminal, staten island childrens museum via s40 bus, staten island botanical garden via s40 bus. Staten islands first railroad began in 1860 as a passenger line connecting towns. Volume ii presented here tells the interesting story of the other great competitor that the long island faced in the postcivil war period. Rock island railroad depot museum 910 bacon road, fairbury, nebraska 68352 rated 4. On this page well show you traces of the sirt as it once was. This fortress, located on staten island, at the narrows, below clifton is constantly garrisoned by a detachment of regular troops, consisting of about fifty officers and men. Volume i of the long island rail road history presented the story of the south side railroad, one of the long islands early competitors. As is the case with many rail lines across the northeast, the sirt was financially backed by nycs very own hometown railroad tycoon, cornelius vanderbilt, who was actually born on the island.
Mall s6292 to travis s66 to port richmond via jewett av. History of the staten island railway originally called the staten island rapid transit, the rail line began transporting passengers in 1851. Chicago, rock island and pacific railway records kansas. Nyc railroad history the new york central system was a one of the largest american railroads operating in the northeast. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, new york. The railway is considered a standard railroad line, but only the western portion of the north shore branch, which is disconnected from the rest of the sir, is used.
Geographic north on the main line is timetable west viceversa too. There are two related topics here and on the webmasters pages. To that end, tristate has worked with several local authors over the past halfcentury to publish meaningful research on railroad topics in new jersey. Long island sunrise trail chapter of the national railway. Tottenvillebound trains are eastbound because tottenville was the end of the generally west to east north shore line that came across the bridge from new jersey.
By ryan roenfeld the chicago, rock island, and pacific railroad was built into council bluffs in may 1869 and its first depot located near west broadway and pearl street. History and future of the north shore rail line on staten island. Coronavirus updates starting may 6, there is no subway service from 15 a. Elizur hinsdales brief history published in 1898, and felix reifschneiders longer and much fuller work published in 1922. Indicates drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, and the railroad network. The long island rail road 175th anniversary journal the longisland railroad company a history 18341965 the shortline railroads of long island a compendium. This map shows staten island rapid transit at its fullest extent, before the closures of the south beach and north shore branches in 1953.
In 1850, the first telegraph line along a railroad rightofway erie railroad. He loves it and has spent some enjoyable time reading through the book. Frank hepner, railroads of rhode island charleston, sc. Although the long island rail road traces its history back to 1836 and is the third oldest line in the country, only two previous accounts of it have appeared. Rock island system the handbook of texas online texas. The first buildings of the staten island farm colony were opened in 1909 and by 1915 the colony had merged with seaview hospital, collectively known as seaview farms. Headquartered in new york city, the railroad served most of the northeast, including extensive routes in new york, pennsylvania, ohio, michigan, indiana, illinois and massachusetts, plus additional routes in the canadian provinces of ontario and quebec. We live just about 5 miles north of the rock island line.
Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, volume 2 morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, ira k. Long island rail road history, online museum of long. In 1893, the alltime speed record until that time of 112. The charter called for the construction of a single or doubletracked line commencing at some point in the town of southfield, within one mile of the steamboat landing at the quarantine, and terminating at some point in the town of westfield. Chicago, rock island and pacific railroad the handbook of.
The staten island rail road was incorporated on august 2, 1851, after perth amboy and staten island residents petitioned for a tottenvilletostapleton rail line. Mta staten island railway service runs 24 hours a day between the st george and tottenville terminals. In 1892 the rock island completed a line from kansas across oklahoma territory to the red river. College of staten island via s61 bus, snug harbor cultural center via s40 bus, st. Today, as a component of the new york state metropolitan transit authority, the lirr is also the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying well over 81 million customers per year. The mostly elevated staten island railway runs along the east side of the. A lot of fallen flags books hit the coffee table looking back with airbrushed nostalgia, and theres plenty to work with in the history of the rock island. The staten island railroad sir was first incorporated into richmond county in 1851, after residents of the island as well as those from perth, amboy petitioned for a train that rain from the northern tip of the island to the south. The old rock island track that runs between peoria and bureau, il, is used by iowa interstate railroad. The railroad museum is the former rock island depot in chillicothe illinois the depot was spared the fate that awaited most depots owned by rock island due to the hard work of the chillicothe historical society. The plan for the subway and train tunnel for staten island was abandoned in 1925. Railway timetable effective winter 2016 2017 mta staten island railway now more than ever mta staten island railway for speed and reliability metrocard may be purchased at vending machines located at st george terminal and at tompkinsville station, and is accepted for both entering and leaving the railway at both locations as well. If one thought of staten island, the staten island railway another.
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nations history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island and is operated by the staten island rapid transit. This would connect the neighborhoods of stapleton to tottenville.
Seyfried passed away in april 2012, a few days before his 94th birthday. At the end of 1970, it operated 7,183 miles of road on 10,669 miles of. Physically, staten island is more within spitting distance to new jersey than new york, separated by the narrow arthur kill. This realistic set is a safe, sturdy, and fun gift for a tiny transit enthusiast. Though the north shore branch of the staten island railway ended passenger service. When i saw the book i knew he had to have it for christmas. But their contribution to railroading history in brooklyn was without fanfare until now. Essential workers can use our essential connector program. One of tristates main missions is the education of the public about railroad history. In 1885, the first to use piggyback freight service, in this case hauling farm wagons on flat cars long island rail road. The rock island had acquired a 50 percent interest in what later became the burlingtonrock island in 1906. It was also known as the rock island line, or, in its final years, the rock.
A new rail line would be built around the northeast tip of the island and along the north shore to connect with mainland railroads in new jersey 8, 9. List of books and articles about railroad history online. Railroad books tristate railway historical society. Terms of service terms of sale site map help subscriptions. Nonresidents of staten island may not know that the borough has its very own rail line which, although resembling a subway. Fares all mta new york city transit trains subways and staten island railway and local buses including limited. During the 19th century, major eastern trunk railroads competed for the new york freight market. Central pacific railroad schedule, 1869 with timetable, fares, and transcontiental railroad route map, effective monday, october 18, 1869. Staten island railway remnant, livingston forgotten new. Staten island railway wooden train ny transit museum store. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island and is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority, a unit of the metropolitan transportation authority.
In july 1873 frank and jesse james and the younger brothers robbed the rock island line near adair, iowa. Anonymous, illustrated sketch book of staten island, ny. Trouble was, rock islands main lines went everywhere its parallel rivals did, but usually on a longer route andor one that involved trackage rights in a key bigcity. The name was changed to the chicago and rock island rail road company on february 7, 1851, and to the chicago, rock island and pacific railroad company in 1866. Chartered in 1834, the long island rail road is the oldest american railway still operating under its original name. The author of four other railroad history books, including long island rail road stations and jamaica station, he is a charter member of the railroad museum of long island and a member of the oyster bay railroad station restoration committee. The rock island acquired thirtynine miles of the wichita falls and southern railroad between graham and south hanlon in 1955, but abandoned this line in 1969. The oftenpainful story is presented in detail, and the 56 pages of notes and sevenpage bibliography will assist those. Morrison is a retired port jefferson branch line manager and railroad historian.
The railroad was financed with a loan from cornelius vanderbilt, the sole staten islandtomanhattan ferry operator on the east shore, his first involvement in a railroad. Staten island rapid transit by marc pitanza arcadia publishing. Jun 15, 2007 chartered in 1834, the long island rail road is the oldest american railway still operating under its original name. George and tottenville, the staten island railway, a subway in everything but name that extends from st. The chicago, rock island and pacific ralway company was founded in 1847 as the rock island and lasalle rail road company. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of. The line was completed to tottenville on june 2, 1860. This expanded second edition includes a reprint of the original plus 39 new pages about the subsequent fate of the branch. Watt author of the pennsylvania railroad in indiana this is a superior book and will appeal to a wide range of readers including business history, transportation historians, rock island fans, rail enthusiasts, and general readers. Nov 02, 20 a lot of fallen flags books hit the coffee table looking back with airbrushed nostalgia, and theres plenty to work with in the history of the rock island. Chicago, rock island and pacific railroad wikipedia.
Map of the midwestern states showing drainage, cities and towns, townships, counties, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main lines. The staten island rapid transit was a second line, built in 1885. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Forgotten new york is associated with the greater astoria historical society. George ferry to tottenville, was once much more extensive. At the st george terminal, customers can make connections with staten island ferry service to manhattan. In the early days of their development railroads were thought of as auxiliary to waterways, providing short cuts and feeders. Although the railroad played a significant role in the transportation of both passengers and freight during the 19th and early 20th cent. Nov 25, 2019 volume i of the long island rail road history presented the story of the south side railroad, one of the long island s early competitors. The railways predecessor, the staten island railroad company, was incorporated on may 21, 1836. Inside the abandoned childrens hospital and tunnels at. Map of long island showing the long island railroad and its leased lines.
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