On the B&O, eastbound tracks were even numbered and westbound tracks were odd numbered. But on the CNJ, it was the exact opposite.
What about the PRR?
Norman
What about the PRR?
Norman
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Statkowski wrote: For the New York Central main line, however, it was southward or eastward. And now you say, "Huh?" The Central's main line ran eastward from Chicago, Ill. to Albany, N.Y., thence southward to New York City. The Central's "eastward" trains ran into Grand Central Terminal. The New Haven, which also shared Grand Central Terminal, ran its eastward trains northward out of Grand Central Terminal, thence eastward to Boston, Mass. The end result, EASTWARD (even-numbered) New York Central trains passed EASTWARD (even-numbered) New Haven trains going in the opposite direction.We've got a similar situation in Chicago. South Shore (operating over rights into the Loop on IC) had westbound trains going north into downtown. IC had westbound trains going south out of downtown in the opposing direction.
You can't tell the players without a scorecard.
Missyg24 wrote:What was the numbering for the Buffalo line?Here's a PC Northeastern Region timetable for 1974. Page 159 may answer your question about numbering on the "Buffalo Line." Page 242 also shows rules in effect on the various tracks. You may have to enlarge these scans.
Elmira Branch?
Susquehanna Division?