Steam Powered Train

Steam Powered Train

Elevated Train System

During the 1890s, New York City residents were rapidly spreading their way north on the island. As immigrants were coming in, the original inhabitants of the city started to move up the island. Through the use of technology though, residents were able to live throughout the city while still being able to move easily from one location to another. With better engineering and an understanding of steel, engineers were able to create elevated train systems that helped moved people throughout the city. Just like the modern subways in NYC, the elevated trains allowed people to move in masses via train without disrupting the foot and cart traffic below. This change helped the city to accept the growing number of residents without causing major congestions with transportation.

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New York Transit Museum

1890

Scott Nye

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