The last of New York's "Wild West Cowboys", mounted men who rode in front of the city's urban freight trains in Manhattan to clear pedestrians, made his last ride. After this date, the mounted riders were retired from that service, there being at that time only one left.
A website dedicated to interesting train stations I run across, or trains perhaps, or perhaps just interesting things connected with railroads.
Showing posts with label New York City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York City. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Lex Anteinternet: March 24, 1941. The "Wild West Cowboys"
Lex Anteinternet: March 24, 1941. Reversal of fortunes in North Afr...:
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)