Trolleys, Interurbans, Electrics
Fantastic traction that served the nation's urban centers, suburbs, and intercity travel.
The Third Avenue El
The Third Avenue El
The Third Avenue El subway line ran high in the sky at blistering speeds (for their time) from Gun Hill Road to City Hall.
With every stop identified, the outstanding filmwork by Frank Pfuhler, Jr. shows run pasts in, on, and over the great double track, double deck cantilever swing span across the Harlem River, with 90 degree turns. The gingerbread fretwork, Hansel & Gretel wrought iron, mandala-stained glass windows, and pot-bellied stoves are captured with exquisite stills by Lothar Stelter. Let the express train speeds lift you out of your seat or settle back to enjoy all the things that made the Third Avenue El the most beloved, most exhilarating, and most hated of all forms of New York City transportation.