In this captivating YouTube video, we explore the intriguing history of New Yorks train floats. Discover the origins and decline of these unique transportation systems that were essential to the citys rail network. Uncover the purpose and engineering behind train ferries, also known as train floats, which allowed trains to cross bodies of water seamlessly. We delve into the challenges they addressed and the abandoned train float bridges, including Gantry Plaza State Parks bridge, the 69th Street transfer bridge, Governors Islands forgotten trail float transfer bridge, Pier 66s rail float transfer bridge, and the Jersey City Greenville Yard Train Float Transfer Bridge. We also discuss how freight trains currently travel from Brooklyn to Manhattan and visit the last rail float transfer yard, the 65th Street yard. Join us on this exciting journey through the captivating history of New Yorks train floats!
Chapters: 00:00 What are New Yorks Train Floats? 01:00 The Early History of New Yorks RailRoads 02:49 Why New York needed train ferries 04:00 What is a Train Float (Train Ferry) 04:58 The Downfall of Train Floats 09:18 - Gantry Plaza State Parks abandoned Train Float bridge 11:13 - The Abandoned 69th Street transfer bridge 12:20 - Governors Islands Forgotten Trail float transfer bridge 13:27 - Pier 66s forgotten rail float transfer bridge 14:08 - Jersey City Greenville Yard Train Float Transfer Bridge 15:08 - How freight trains currently travel from Brooklyn to Manhattan 15:45 - New Yorks Last Rail Float Transfer Yard | The 65th Street yard
ITS HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.
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