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Rails Under The Mighty Hudson: The Story Of The Hudson Tubes, The Pennsylvania Tunnels, And Manhattan Transfer (Hudson Valley He
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Rails Under The Mighty Hudson Tells A Story That Begins In The Final Years Of The Nineteenth Century And Reaches Fulfillment In The First Decade Of The Twentieth: Namely, The Building Of Rail Tunnels Under The Hudson River Linking New Jersey And New York. These Tunnels Remain In Service Todayalthough One Is Temporarily Out Of Service Since Its Manhattan Terminal Was Under The World Trade Centerand Are The Only Rail Crossings Of The Hudson In The Metropolitan Area.Two Of The Tunnels Were Built By The Hudson And Manhattan Railroad, A Company Headed By William Gibbs Mcadoo, A Man Who Later Served As U.S. Secretary Of The Treasury And Even Mounted A Campaign For The Democratic Presidential Nomination At One Point. Mcadoo'S H&M Remains In Service Today As The Path System Of The Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey.The Other Tunnel Was Opened In 1910 By The Pennsylvania Railroad, Led To The Magnificent Penn Station On Eighth Avenue And 33Rd Street, And Remains In Daily Service Today For Both Amtrak And New Jersey Transit.The Author Has Updated This New Edition With Additional Photographs, A Concluding Chapter On Recent Developments, And A Preface That Recounts The Last Trains Of September To The World Trade Center Terminal.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson'? A: 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' primarily focuses on the construction of rail tunnels under the Hudson River that connect New Jersey and New York, detailing their historical significance and ongoing service.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' is Brian J. Cudahy.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' contains a total of 112 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' was published on April 1, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' is the 2nd edition.
- Q: Does the book include any updates or additional content? A: Yes, the 2nd edition has been updated with additional photographs, a concluding chapter on recent developments, and a new Preface.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Rails Under the Mighty Hudson' falls under the category of 'State & Local' history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in rail history? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for those interested in rail history, particularly regarding the Hudson River rail tunnels.