by John Laubenheimer
I have some questions regarding Rensellaer.
1) Where was New York Central's station in Rensellaer vs. today's AMTRAK station?
1a) Some trains which did not stop in Albany changed crews and performed service at the Rensellaer yard, and used the Livingstone Avenue Bridge to continue. Was the yard located at the site of today's AMTRAK station?
2) Where did the line to the Maiden Lane Bridge break off from todays track layout? And, where was the line in relation to AMTRAK WAY (the road heading to the shops)?
3) Are there any remnants left of the Maiden Lane route? ROW, abandoned ties, bridge piers, etc.
4) Where did the POST line (from Boston) come in? Same location as todays, or slightly different? IIRC, it used to be double tracked.
Thanks in advance .....
1) Where was New York Central's station in Rensellaer vs. today's AMTRAK station?
1a) Some trains which did not stop in Albany changed crews and performed service at the Rensellaer yard, and used the Livingstone Avenue Bridge to continue. Was the yard located at the site of today's AMTRAK station?
2) Where did the line to the Maiden Lane Bridge break off from todays track layout? And, where was the line in relation to AMTRAK WAY (the road heading to the shops)?
3) Are there any remnants left of the Maiden Lane route? ROW, abandoned ties, bridge piers, etc.
4) Where did the POST line (from Boston) come in? Same location as todays, or slightly different? IIRC, it used to be double tracked.
Thanks in advance .....