Re: PC: Rail Road Routes

[Gene.Fusco@xxxxxxxxxxx]

> the Sunnyside Yards -- who built that connection? Who built that huge bridge
> next to the Triboro Bridge? I'd love to hear from you truly dedicated types
> who also know the NYC and PRR.

The bridge I assume you are referring to is the Hell Gate bridge.

It's the *large* steel arch with long approaches from the Bronx and
Queens... right?


This bridge was built by the The New York Connecting Railroad. It was
completed in 1917.  It was a joint venture between the NH & PRR railroads.


Here are somw www references:

New York Connecting RR Society    http://www.bcpl.net/~jberg/nycrs.html

LI Bay Ridge Branch info page
http://bjr.acf.nyu.edu/railinfo/car-floats/news-lirr-bay-ridge-branch.html



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