New York City railroads car body reports, 1908-1973 (bulk 1908-1943).

Resource Type

ArchivalResource

Display Entry

New York (State). Public Service Commission. First District. New York City railroads car body reports, 1908-1973 (bulk 1908-1943).

Title

New York City railroads car body reports, 1908-1973 (bulk 1908-1943).

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/476043559

Abstract

Collection of semi-annual car body reports submitted to the New York Public Service Commission and the Transit Commission by various railroad companies operating in New York City between 1908 and 1943. Also included are detailed engine descriptions and several bulletins, 1970-1973, with articles discussing the history of various car bodies.

Extent

3.25 linear ft. (19 boxes)

Holding Repository

Churchill County Museum

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7582405

Churchill County Museum

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