New York's Lost Rail Floats | When Trains Took a Boat to Manhattan
It’s History29 Kesä 2023

New York's Lost Rail Floats | When Trains Took a Boat to Manhattan

In this captivating YouTube video, we explore the intriguing history of New York's train floats. Discover the origins and decline of these unique transportation systems that were essential to the city's rail network. Uncover the purpose and engineering behind train ferries, also known as train floats, which allowed trains to cross bodies of water seamlessly. We delve into the challenges they addressed and the abandoned train float bridges, including Gantry Plaza State Park's bridge, the 69th Street transfer bridge, Governors Island's forgotten trail float transfer bridge, Pier 66's rail float transfer bridge, and the Jersey City Greenville Yard Train Float Transfer Bridge. We also discuss how freight trains currently travel from Brooklyn to Manhattan and visit the last rail float transfer yard, the 65th Street yard. Join us on this exciting journey through the captivating history of New York's train floats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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