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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Meadows Division and Harrison Transfer Yard. Paper No. 1153   By:

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In Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910, E. B. Temple presents a detailed and comprehensive paper on the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad, focusing specifically on the Meadows Division and Harrison Transfer Yard.

Temple provides a thorough analysis of the project, discussing the various engineering challenges faced during the construction and the innovative solutions devised to overcome them. The paper is well-researched and informative, providing valuable insights into the planning and execution of a major infrastructure project of the time.

The author's writing style is clear and concise, making the technical details accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise in civil engineering. Temple's expertise and passion for the subject matter shine through in his writing, making this paper an engaging and enlightening read for anyone interested in the history of transportation infrastructure in the United States.

Overall, Paper No. 1153 by E. B. Temple in Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers is a valuable contribution to the field of civil engineering literature, offering a detailed look into a significant railway project and demonstrating the ingenuity and dedication of the engineers involved. Highly recommended for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

INSTITUTED 1852

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Paper No. 1153

THE NEW YORK TUNNEL EXTENSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

MEADOWS DIVISION AND HARRISON TRANSFER YARD.[A]

BY E. B. TEMPLE, M. AM. SOC. C. E.

The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad diverges from the New York Division in the Town of Harrison, N. J., and, ascending on a 0.5% grade, crosses over the tracks of the New York Division and the main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Thence it continues, with light undulating grades, across the Hackensack Meadows to a point just east of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey and the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad, where it descends to the tunnels under Bergen Hill and the North River. (Plate XVI.)

[Illustration: PLATE XVI. Plan and Profile of the Pennsylvania Tunnel & Terminal R. R., from Harrison, N. J., to the Hudson River]

That portion of the line lying west of the portals of the Bergen Hill Tunnels has been divided into two sections: First, the most westerly, known as the Harrison Transfer Station and Yard (Plate XVII), which is located on the southern side of the New York Division, Pennsylvania Railroad, and extends from the connection with the New York Division tracks at grade up to the point of crossing the same, where the Pennsylvania Tunnel and Terminal Railroad has its beginning; second, the Meadows Division of the Pennsylvania Tunnel and Terminal Railroad, which is a double track railroad, 5... Continue reading book >>


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