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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2020 10:09 pm    Post subject: From Monorail to FACC....... Reply with quote
See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelham_Park_and_City_Island_Railway

In this article, it states that, when this early monorail stopped running in 1914, alternate service was temporarily provided by a leased Fifth Avenue bus.

This I found quite interesting; I'm wondering if any of the experts here have any other info on this.......

Thanks!

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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm curious to see what the wheels looked like. It definitely had to be double flanged.
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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
frankie wrote:
I'm curious to see what the wheels looked like. It definitely had to be double flanged.


frankie:

Just came across this one in my files:

"The Trolley That Couldn't Go Slow"

http://www.thejoekorner.com/transit-mag/index-54-12-flying-lady.html

Here, you will find an interesting article, as well as more rare photos.....enjoy! Wink

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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very interesting article NYO! Thanks for the read.
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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
frankie:

You are most welcome; I'm glad you found it a good read! Wink

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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
See also.......

https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2010/07/city-island-monorail-easily-worst-ride.html
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