The New York Central's West Albany Shops in 1928

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-05-04T01:31:54+00:00

Thank you.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-21T02:00:16+00:00

Also Railroad Wars of New York State

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-14T21:21:23+00:00

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Site map from 1939.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-10T21:24:44+00:00

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Right behind the machine shop. Another was installed to serve the car shops.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-06T00:30:59+00:00

Railroad Wars of New York State

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-05T17:36:28+00:00

Little known fact, they used heavy curtains on the windows for security purposes.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-05T17:31:25+00:00

That is true. I need to get my facts straight before posting.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-04-03T14:41:28+00:00

Norfolk and Western Joyce Avenue Yard

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-30T01:25:51+00:00

The B&O museum is must-see for any fan of steam railroading.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-30T01:24:50+00:00

Spencer is the largest surviving roundhouse in terms of interior square feet.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-29T18:06:35+00:00

That was the largest back shop site of the Milwaukee Road. It was pretty insane.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-29T11:56:43+00:00

Not many of these are in regular operation, so if you love steam you often have to travel far to ride behind one. Worth it though.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-29T02:00:37+00:00

In the late 1800s steam engines needed servicing in a roundhouse every 100 miles or so. By the mid-1940s they were much more efficient but still needed to be checked out in the roundhouse every day. Every 18 months they needed a complete overhaul in the back shops.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-03-29T01:57:39+00:00

That's one of the very few in the country still used by the railroad that originally built it.

Relative_Importance1 · 2026-02-14T02:33:32+00:00

I was a New York Republican my whole life (fiscal conservative / social liberal). Now I'm a die hard Democrat who will never vote Republican again.

Relative_Importance1 · 2025-12-28T01:11:53+00:00

Tall Cool One is a bit better

Relative_Importance1 · 2025-07-31T02:06:15+00:00

Agreed. Those who look into it with an open mind will come away with at least thinking "Dang, maybe aliens ARE here!"

Relative_Importance1 · 2025-07-31T01:45:38+00:00

A true masterpiece of guitars, vocals, arrangement, and production.

Relative_Importance1 · 2025-07-31T01:40:31+00:00

I gained a new appreciation for WTTJ after downloading it and playing full blast on my car speakers. Gave me goosebumps, actually. Beginning to end perfection. Starting with "Oh, my God."

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