By David D. Morrison, Foreword by Stephen F. Quigley

Sunnyside Yard was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of its massive New York Extension, the centerpiece of which was Pennsylvania Station in the heart of Manhattan. Opened in 1910, it is still the world's largest railroad passenger car storage yard. At the height of its operation in the 1930s, there were 79 tracks, with a capacity for 1,100 cars. Hell Gate Bridge was a joint venture of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New Haven Railroad to construct a direct rail route for trains between New York City and the New England states. The main span is 1,017 feet between the towers, and it rises more than 300 feet from the East River to the top of the towers.

IMAGES: 208
PAGES: 128
DIMENSIONS: 6.5 (w) x 9.25 (h)

In stock

SKU 1-5143

Description / Images of Rail: Sunnyside Yard and Hell Gate Bridge Book

By David D. Morrison, Foreword by Stephen F. Quigley

Sunnyside Yard was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of its massive New York Extension, the centerpiece of which was Pennsylvania Station in the heart of Manhattan. Opened in 1910, it is still the world's largest railroad passenger car storage yard. At the height of its operation in the 1930s, there were 79 tracks, with a capacity for 1,100 cars. Hell Gate Bridge was a joint venture of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New Haven Railroad to construct a direct rail route for trains between New York City and the New England states. The main span is 1,017 feet between the towers, and it rises more than 300 feet from the East River to the top of the towers.

IMAGES: 208
PAGES: 128
DIMENSIONS: 6.5 (w) x 9.25 (h)

We found other products you might like!

Navigating through the elements of the carousel is possible using the tab key. You can skip the carousel or go straight to carousel navigation using the skip links.
MetroCard Waterproof Case Cell Phone Pouch
$4.99
NYC R211 Subway Wooden A Train
$17.95
2017 Travels Thru New York City - MTA Arts & Design Art Card
$25.00
Wood NameTrains Stork Baby
$6.75
Only in New York: Weird and Wonderful Facts About The Empire State Book
$21.99
TA Logo T-Shirt
As low as $32.00
NYC Bus Spinner Keyring
$4.99
Wood Rainbow Engine
$6.75
Vintage New York Mug
$16.95
The Race Underground Book
$22.99
Frequently bought together
New Jersey Transit Multi-Level Commuter Car
$17.95
Adult R Train Baseball Hat
$28.00
Door Sign Penn Station
$15.99
New York Replica Token Pin
$9.95
Poems from When We Were Very Young Book
$19.95
2013 Robots - MTA Arts & Design Art Card
$25.00
Kids Heart Subway Routes T-Shirt
As low as $29.95
Ex Libris Coppola Blank Notebook
$8.95
Wooden Letter Y Train
$6.75