Re: (erielack) LV Depot in Buffalo

["Tim Stuy" <njmidland_@_verizon.net>]

Wow, I never knew that the LV had such an elaborate terminal in Buffalo.
How did the LV "Maple Leaf" operate?  Was there some kind of through track
or did it back out before proceeding to Toronto?

Tim


>Prior to the decision to locate here, the City of Buffalo and
> >other rail interests wanted the EL to move to the NYC terminal
> >or take over the LV pasenger depot on Dingens St which the
> >LV quit using in 1960 when they terminated passenger service
> >to Buffalo. Prior to 1954, the Erie used the LV's downtown
> >terminal on Main Street . The attached photo from 1952 shows
> >an LV PA ready to leave. (Francis Strong, LLMHS Collection)
>
>
> Thanks Ron for all of the gem's you've posted.  So much happened before
> 1954.  I can't recall ever seeing a pic of the old LV depot.  I know it
> was
> demolished for the Niagara Thruway.
>
>


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