Monthly Archives: November 2008

1946: Sleep Secrets of the Water Level Route

Let’s begin with you! “Before retiring, you’ve had a delicious, leisurely meal in the dining car… enjoyed refreshments and a quiet game or chat in the club lounge… then read yourself to sleep by your handy bed light.” A bed … Continue reading

Posted in Research Information | Leave a comment

1946: Passenger’s Choice for the Coach of Tomorrow

How New York Central’s wartime travelers made post-war news! “Fighters, service wives, business men… these were some of the wartime passengers New York Central asked to become its post-war plans committee. And how they responded! Thousands answered questionnaires telling what … Continue reading

Posted in Research Information | Leave a comment

2007 Annual Convention Photos

The 2007 NYCSHS Annual Convention was held in Niagara Falls, New York, and featured an excursion on the Falls Road Railroad (former NYC Falls Road) as one of its activities. Here are some photos and artifacts provided by Bill Strassner.A … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Convention | Leave a comment