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December 7 in RR History
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December 7, 1835 Germany's first railroad, the Ludwigs-Eisenbahn running 6 km from Nuremburg to Furth, begins regular passenger service. ? December 7, 1846 The first four Philadelphia companies leave from the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad depot for Mexican War duty. ? December 7, 1850 Draft animals are used for the last time on the Allegheny Portage Railroad (PA). ? December 7, 1853 The Erie & North East Railroad begins changing gauge and is shut down by a mob of citizens led by Mayor King. The mob tears up track at various road crossings within the city, blocking travel between Buffalo and Cleveland. The citizens demand a break of gauge to reap benefits of transshipment. Other Pennsylvanians desire to prevent the "New York" railroad from crossing the state to the detriment of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Railroad. The riots and destruction of track will continue for several days. ? December 7, 1885 Debut of "The Congressional". Trains carrying this name will be the premier trains in New York-Washington service until the arrival of the Metroliners. ? December 7, 1894 Incorporation date of the Cincinnati Northern Railroad (later NYC) ? December 7, 1897 The Chicago & West Michigan becomes part of the Pere Marquette Railroad. ? December 7, 1901 The Lake Shore Electric begins service between Cleveland and Toledo. ? December 7, 1906 The Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads form Pacific Fruit Express. ? December 7, 1909 The Pere Marquette carferry Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 (1st) is lost on Lake Erie. ? December 7, 1928 Railway Express Agency is incorporated. ? December 7, 1929 The New York Central's deluxe coach train "Motor Queen" makes its last run between Detroit and Cincinnati. The extra features offered on the train have not made it profitable. ? December 7, 1941 The New York Central, with much fanfare, launches the new streamlined "Empire State Express". The bombing of Pearl Harbor puts an immediate damper on the planned festivities. ? December 7, 2006 Trucker Johnnie B. Hunt passes away at the age of 79. Hunt's understanding of the advantages of intermodal shipping and his resulting commitment to using railroads was one factor in the rise of intermodal traffic. ? |
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Off-topic but of particular interest:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?December 7, 1957 Trolleybus service ended in Wilmington, Delaware.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dennis M Linsky On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 6:00 AM Mark Tomlonson via <tomlonson=[email protected]> wrote:
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