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Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 12:34 am Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
See also...........
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Arabia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_Dubai
["AIRBUS"] |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:53 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Two-level car houses..........
In New Haven, the CCo.'s James Street car house had two levels; the B&QT's 9th Avenue (Brooklyn) depot, the last in use, also had two levels.........
"NYO ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:50 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
One more. Revisiting the LIRR 1925-1975 by Keller & Lynch,
Cyberider:
Yes, I also have this book.....GREAT PHOTOS!
"NYO"
["MP-41"} |
Topic: Buses In Da Snow.......... |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:37 am Subject: Buses In Da Snow.......... |
At the very least, the "Skinkies" that run out in "El-Ay" never have to worry about being "sidelined", due to heavy snowfalls and icy streets.......
https://en ... |
Topic: NYC/London congestive pricing (Eyewitness News) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:23 am Subject: NYC/London congestive pricing (Eyewitness News) |
W.B,:
One "saving grace" with the SIR is that, except for the short tunnel between St. George and Tompkinsville, there are no other tunnels.
This, IMHO, would eliminate the 'Rattlers&q ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:26 am Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Interesting........
Though, like TARS, PSNJ did build SOME cars in their shops, they, unlike TARS, never built (or operated) any experimental rolling stock.
Nor did PS ever use transfer tables; ... |
Topic: Buses In Da Snow.......... |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:20 am Subject: Buses In Da Snow.......... |
Scroll down page to "Disadvantages" heading (note comments on snow operation).......
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articulated_bus
["NEOPLAN"] |
Topic: NYC/London congestive pricing (Eyewitness News) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:17 am Subject: NYC/London congestive pricing (Eyewitness News) |
| ...........just wondering how commuters on the "Isle of Staten" are dealing with the "backs to the wall" subway-style seating on the "R-211S".........something us telling ... |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:10 am Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
List of airlines (w/photos) of the United Arab Emirates........
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airlines_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates
["AIR ARABIA"] |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 10:42 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Here's another if you haven't already mentioned it:
Metropolitan New York's Third Avenue Railway System.
Cyberider:
I mentioned this book awhile back; I purchased my copy a few months ago; EXCE ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:26 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Once so much associated with TARS, none of these distinctive old cars survives today.
TARS wasted no time in sending these handsome cars to the scrap pile, once the routes they served were conve ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 9:37 am Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Wonder how many folks, over the years, once rode this charming little car to and from work, and never realizing that it had started life as a CABLE car......
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 1:08 am Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Once upon a time, TARS once operated some quite distinctive (and charming!) single-truck cars.....
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?116766
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?116768
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Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:32 am Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Also of interest..........
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Al
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_Air
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Airways |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:27 am Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Frightening times.......
From the news reports I've been watching (and listening to)on Saturday, the "friendly skies" are now becoming even far less friendly, with many airlines cancellin ... |
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