by ConstanceR46
Do any folks here have information, book recommendations and resources on the rail operations of Nassau Brick?
Although the LIRR served them, Nassau operated at least some portion of a narrow gauge system, according to Arrts-Archives - however, he leaves it at them just having critters. Does anyone have maps, resources, etc on it? It's intriguing to me that a NG industrial line was operating on LI long enough to fully dieselize.
A fun fact - Apparently, one of the engines from this operation was resold to Palmetto Brick Company (in the 1970s - perhaps giving a date for the end of rail operations?). Thus, an engine built for service on long island became one of the last NG engines in proper freight service in north America.
Although the LIRR served them, Nassau operated at least some portion of a narrow gauge system, according to Arrts-Archives - however, he leaves it at them just having critters. Does anyone have maps, resources, etc on it? It's intriguing to me that a NG industrial line was operating on LI long enough to fully dieselize.
A fun fact - Apparently, one of the engines from this operation was resold to Palmetto Brick Company (in the 1970s - perhaps giving a date for the end of rail operations?). Thus, an engine built for service on long island became one of the last NG engines in proper freight service in north America.
