Remembering the Third Avenue Elevated - Classic Trains Magazine
Michael Gray
Updated on April 07, 2026
Pictures around 1948. Was 16 when I took these, with a Leica D
Just north and east of South Ferry. Most prevelant rolling stock, open-platform equipment converted to closed platform with sliding outside doors and mu door control.
Coentis slip. My picture compared with historic one from before electrification
Canal Street Junction phtographs, lower level to Citiy Hall, Park Row, upper to South Ferry. Gate cars run south empty, north as Through Expresses to 241st Street, White Plains "Road."
Gate-car Express on the middle track around 70-77th streets:
At 99th Street and elevated shops:
