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The Historians on the Web and Radio
Go Fund Me and Thank You https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-historians-podcast-2022
Public Radio Albany and Local Radio Amsterdam
WMHT89.1FM Albany
Saturday at 12:05 and 12:35 p.m. WCSS 106.9 FM/1490AM in Amsterdam
The young son of one of the fans squeezed under the big engine doors and with help from adults outside, figured out how to open a door to the structure.
Riding on top of the caboose
By Bob Cudmore
A 1950 railfan excursion in the Mohawk Valley was enjoyed by all, even though some of the goings on would be frowned upon and perhaps grounds for legal action today.
“Litigation didn’t seem to be on anyone’s mind,” wrote Edward Theisinger, who was among those who took the October, 1950 excursion trip on the Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville Railroad (F.J. & G.). Theisinger’s article about the adventure appeared in the summer 2004 edition of the magazine “Classic Trains.”
The excursion—including train transportation to Fonda from New York City—cost $5 per person. The highlight was riding the F.J. & G. from Fonda to Johnstown, Gloversville, and Broadalbin and back on board two cabooses, two combines and a gondola powered by an Alco S-2 diesel engine. By then, the local railroad was freight only.
“We rode the length of the line up to Broadalbin, where a photo stop gave us an opportunity not only to take pictures but also literally crawl all over the equipment—and ride that way on the return trip,” Theisinger wrote. Pictures from his article show railfans—some of the men wearing sport coats and fedoras--on top of the cabooses.
The railfans, according to Theisinger, even engaged in creative trespassing in an effort to view steam locomotives during the trip’s lunch break in Gloversville.
The attendees wondered where the F.J.& G. was storing its steam locomotives, as the line recently had switched to diesel power. One participant found the building containing the steam engines.
The young son of one of the fans squeezed under the big engine doors and with help from adults outside, figured out how to open a door to the structure.
Three Alco-made steam engines were found inside. Theisinger said, “It was very dark in the engine house, but I took a photo anyway, just for the record to show we had finally found the steam engines.”
Amsterdam history fan Emil Suda provided a copy of Theisinger’s article on the F.J. & G. trip. Suda recently revived his interest in the local railroad by attending a program at the Fulton County Historical Society.
Founded in 1867, the F.J. & G. at one time operated passenger electric trolley service in addition to its traditional railroad line. Starting in 1903, you could take a trolley from Johnstown or Gloversville to Amsterdam and Hagaman, even Schenectady. Trolley service ended in 1938, replaced by buses. The railroad itself stopped operating in 1984 and parts of the roadbed in Fulton County have been converted to a rail trail for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Wednesday
Julian Shabazz is author of the book “Black Stars of Professional Wrestling: Second Edition. It’s the story of the Black athletes who have participated in one of America's most popular sports entertainment events—professional wrestling.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Military plane crash in Amsterdam.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Off the Prsss
Episode 443
How to write historical fiction with Alyson Richman, co-author with Shaunna Edwards of “The Thread Collectors,” a Civil War novel.
Mohawk Valley Weather, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Seasonably cool temperatures continue today with scattered showers
mainly south and east of Albany. The cool conditions, clouds, and
showers will linger into Wednesday south and east of Albany, but
other locales will see milder temperatures and a clearing trend.
Thursday will be mostly sunny and seasonably mild. A strong cold
front will move through later Friday into Friday night, with showers
possible along it and cooler temperatures in its wake for the
weekend.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
EDITORIAL: Free meals for all students improves education – for all
Proper nutrition is proving to be a vital tool to improving education. And we’re not talking about health class. We’re…
Proper nutrition is proving to be a vital tool to improving education. And we’re not talking about health class. We’re…
Montgomery County funds upgrades for Canajoharie park
VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE — Upgrades including a new pavilion and playground are slated for Wintergreen Park in the village of…
VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE — Upgrades including a new pavilion and playground are slated for Wintergreen Park in the village of…
https://dailygazette.com/
RecorderNews
Former Bowler’s Brewery, All Seasons Motor Sports slated for demolition
AMSTERDAM — Another crumbling building from Amsterdam’s industrial past will be torn down in the...
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Public Radio Albany and Local Radio Amsterdam
WMHT89.1FM Albany
Saturday at 12:05 and 12:35 p.m. WCSS 106.9 FM/1490AM in Amsterdam
The young son of one of the fans squeezed under the big engine doors and with help from adults outside, figured out how to open a door to the structure.
Riding on top of the caboose
By Bob Cudmore
A 1950 railfan excursion in the Mohawk Valley was enjoyed by all, even though some of the goings on would be frowned upon and perhaps grounds for legal action today.
“Litigation didn’t seem to be on anyone’s mind,” wrote Edward Theisinger, who was among those who took the October, 1950 excursion trip on the Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville Railroad (F.J. & G.). Theisinger’s article about the adventure appeared in the summer 2004 edition of the magazine “Classic Trains.”
The excursion—including train transportation to Fonda from New York City—cost $5 per person. The highlight was riding the F.J. & G. from Fonda to Johnstown, Gloversville, and Broadalbin and back on board two cabooses, two combines and a gondola powered by an Alco S-2 diesel engine. By then, the local railroad was freight only.
“We rode the length of the line up to Broadalbin, where a photo stop gave us an opportunity not only to take pictures but also literally crawl all over the equipment—and ride that way on the return trip,” Theisinger wrote. Pictures from his article show railfans—some of the men wearing sport coats and fedoras--on top of the cabooses.
The railfans, according to Theisinger, even engaged in creative trespassing in an effort to view steam locomotives during the trip’s lunch break in Gloversville.
The attendees wondered where the F.J.& G. was storing its steam locomotives, as the line recently had switched to diesel power. One participant found the building containing the steam engines.
The young son of one of the fans squeezed under the big engine doors and with help from adults outside, figured out how to open a door to the structure.
Three Alco-made steam engines were found inside. Theisinger said, “It was very dark in the engine house, but I took a photo anyway, just for the record to show we had finally found the steam engines.”
Amsterdam history fan Emil Suda provided a copy of Theisinger’s article on the F.J. & G. trip. Suda recently revived his interest in the local railroad by attending a program at the Fulton County Historical Society.
Founded in 1867, the F.J. & G. at one time operated passenger electric trolley service in addition to its traditional railroad line. Starting in 1903, you could take a trolley from Johnstown or Gloversville to Amsterdam and Hagaman, even Schenectady. Trolley service ended in 1938, replaced by buses. The railroad itself stopped operating in 1984 and parts of the roadbed in Fulton County have been converted to a rail trail for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Wednesday
Julian Shabazz is author of the book “Black Stars of Professional Wrestling: Second Edition. It’s the story of the Black athletes who have participated in one of America's most popular sports entertainment events—professional wrestling.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Military plane crash in Amsterdam.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Off the Prsss
Episode 443
How to write historical fiction with Alyson Richman, co-author with Shaunna Edwards of “The Thread Collectors,” a Civil War novel.
Mohawk Valley Weather, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Seasonably cool temperatures continue today with scattered showers
mainly south and east of Albany. The cool conditions, clouds, and
showers will linger into Wednesday south and east of Albany, but
other locales will see milder temperatures and a clearing trend.
Thursday will be mostly sunny and seasonably mild. A strong cold
front will move through later Friday into Friday night, with showers
possible along it and cooler temperatures in its wake for the
weekend.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
EDITORIAL: Free meals for all students improves education – for all
Proper nutrition is proving to be a vital tool to improving education. And we’re not talking about health class. We’re…
Proper nutrition is proving to be a vital tool to improving education. And we’re not talking about health class. We’re…
Montgomery County funds upgrades for Canajoharie park
VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE — Upgrades including a new pavilion and playground are slated for Wintergreen Park in the village of…
VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE — Upgrades including a new pavilion and playground are slated for Wintergreen Park in the village of…
https://dailygazette.com/
RecorderNews
Former Bowler’s Brewery, All Seasons Motor Sports slated for demolition
AMSTERDAM — Another crumbling building from Amsterdam’s industrial past will be torn down in the...
https://www.recordernews.com/
Leader Herald
Make Us A Part Of Your Day
https://www.leaderherald.com/