When a certain someone makes it so the session only has one outcome, NO creativity, NO freedom only the cookie cutter corporate slop that a CERTAIN SOMEONE makes me put up with...
by CiaphusCainStan March 2, 2025
Get the Railroadingmug. A once-prominent American railroad that operated primarily in the northeastern and midwestern United States from 1853 to 1968. Known for its iconic streamlined art deco steam locomotives and the "Water Level Route," the New York Central connected major cities like New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, and Cleveland, providing essential passenger and freight services. The railroad played a significant role in the development of American infrastructure during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The central was a symbol of innovation and luxury, offering one of the most comfortable and sophisticated train services of its time. Famous for its opulent "20th Century Limited" passenger trains, the New York Central catered to the elite with first-class accommodations and speedy, reliable service. It was also notable for its sleek, streamlined trains that became a hallmark of American rail travel during the mid-20th century.
At its peak, the New York Central owned thousands of miles of track and operated a vast network of trains, but like many railroads, it struggled to compete with the rise of automobiles and air travel in the post-World War II era. In 1968, the New York Central merged with its rival the Pennsylvania Railroad to form the Penn Central Transportation Company, which later became notorious for its bankruptcy in the early 1970s.
The central was a symbol of innovation and luxury, offering one of the most comfortable and sophisticated train services of its time. Famous for its opulent "20th Century Limited" passenger trains, the New York Central catered to the elite with first-class accommodations and speedy, reliable service. It was also notable for its sleek, streamlined trains that became a hallmark of American rail travel during the mid-20th century.
At its peak, the New York Central owned thousands of miles of track and operated a vast network of trains, but like many railroads, it struggled to compete with the rise of automobiles and air travel in the post-World War II era. In 1968, the New York Central merged with its rival the Pennsylvania Railroad to form the Penn Central Transportation Company, which later became notorious for its bankruptcy in the early 1970s.
Man, the New York Central railroad streamlined steam locomotives were sexy trains, bud sadly none is preserved. What a shame
by EMD F59PHI March 19, 2025
Get the New York Central Railroadmug. by jjtwatt January 22, 2015
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by Quetzalcoatl November 24, 2021
Get the railroad shawtysmug. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) aka the “Pennsy” was A titan of American railroading history. It was once the largest and most influential railroad in the United States. Renowned for its engineering prowess and iconic locomotives, such as the sleek Art-Deco GG1 electric locomotives and the mighty K4 steam locomotives, the PRR was a symbol of industrial power and innovation. However, the railroad’s dominance faltered in 1968 when it merged with its longtime rival, the New York Central, to form the Penn Central Transportation Company (Penn Central). Despite their combined size, the merger was a logistical and financial catastrophe, as the two networks were poorly integrated and fraught with inefficiencies. Within two years, Penn Central filed for
bankruptcy, marking one of the largest corporate failures in U.S. history.
In 1976, the railroad’s remaining assets, along with those of other struggling northeastern railroads, were handed over to the newly established Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail). Conrail operated successfully until its eventual division in 1999 between Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation, with Norfolk Southern inheriting much of the former PRR system. Amtrak acquire control of PRR’s electrified Main Line east of Harrisburg, preserving a critical piece of its legacy.
bankruptcy, marking one of the largest corporate failures in U.S. history.
In 1976, the railroad’s remaining assets, along with those of other struggling northeastern railroads, were handed over to the newly established Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail). Conrail operated successfully until its eventual division in 1999 between Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation, with Norfolk Southern inheriting much of the former PRR system. Amtrak acquire control of PRR’s electrified Main Line east of Harrisburg, preserving a critical piece of its legacy.
Amelia: “Man, the Pennsylvania Railroad was a beast back in the day. They had the GG1, the K4s, and some of the best infrastructure in the country.”
Malik: “Yeah, but then they merged with New York Central and it all went downhill. Penn Central was a trainwreck—literally.”
Amelia: “True, but you gotta respect the PRR for building the backbone of modern railroading. Their legacy still lives on with Amtrak, CSX, Some Commuter trains and Norfolk Southern.”
Malik: “Yeah, but then they merged with New York Central and it all went downhill. Penn Central was a trainwreck—literally.”
Amelia: “True, but you gotta respect the PRR for building the backbone of modern railroading. Their legacy still lives on with Amtrak, CSX, Some Commuter trains and Norfolk Southern.”
by EMD F59PHI January 10, 2025
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