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Advertisements / History / Videos

April 3, 2021

 by Emily · Published April 3, 2021

The Purple Heart Limited: Pullman War Ads, Part 2

Several months ago I brought you a collection of advertisements from the Pullman Company during World War II. Collecting old “railroad paper” has become a hobby of mine, from timetables and broadsides to postcards...

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Advertisements / History

January 14, 2021

 by Emily · Published January 14, 2021

Sleep Going to Keep Going: Pullman War Ads, Part 1

When I started researching for the story I posted a few weeks back about how the Nazis didn’t actually plan on attacking a substation at Grand Central during World War II, I amassed quite...

The Paintings of Leslie Ragan – Advertisements for the Budd Company, Part 1 4

Advertisements / History

April 12, 2013

 by Emily · Published April 12, 2013

The Paintings of Leslie Ragan – Advertisements for the Budd Company, Part 1

Well it might not be very Spring-like outside right now, but at least this week we did have a few days with some enjoyable temperatures. I’m not sure about all of you, but I’m...

An interesting Harlem Division promotion… 1

Advertisements / History / Train Stories

October 21, 2011

 by Emily · Published October 21, 2011 · Last modified October 23, 2011

An interesting Harlem Division promotion…

Over the many years the New York Central was in existence they published countless advertisements and promotions to attract business and passengers. Some of them were fairly interesting – like the private women’s room...

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Advertisements for the New Grand Central 3

Advertisements / History / Train Stories

March 19, 2010

 by Emily · Published March 19, 2010 · Last modified March 16, 2010

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Advertisements for the New Grand Central

Two weeks ago I mentioned the wreck in the Park Avenue Tunnel in 1902, and how it led to electric service on the rails. Another thing the accident achieved was the replacement of the...

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Emily Hi there, my name is Emily. I am a graphic designer, photographer, occasional Metro-North commuter and lifelong Harlem Line rider. This site is a collection of my often train-related thoughts, observations, photographs, and travels, as well as my never-ending hunt for intriguing historical artifacts.
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