Once upon a time, NYCTA hopper cars would be delivered to the New Haven Railroad via the old NYW&B connection at 174th St. in The Bronx. From Oak Point Yard they would be sent to New Haven Traprock for loading and return.
What were the reporting marks for these cars? "NYCTA" is five characters, and the maximum for reporting marks is four.
What was the history of these cars? They had to be narrow enough to fit on the IRT.
What were the reporting marks for these cars? "NYCTA" is five characters, and the maximum for reporting marks is four.
What was the history of these cars? They had to be narrow enough to fit on the IRT.
Ex-NYNH&H SS Opr