The New Yard
Even more from Reading-Jersey Central Magazine 1938
The only image of “The New Yard” I have ever seen. The New Yard was an additional 95 car capacity yard added to the Bronx Terminal in 1929, on the opposite side of 3rd Ave. Who says 12″ radii aren’t prototypical! The curve at the back of the yard was 90′ radius, or about 12″ in HO scale.
Looking at this area on Google maps, this radius can still be seen.
-T.
About the Author:
I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 05-23-2008 | 02:05 PM
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