ERA is pleased to announce its first 2024 in-person meeting of the year on Friday July 19, 2024 at Manducatis Restaurant, 13-27 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City NY 11102. Read More
ERA is pleased to announce its first 2024 in-person meeting of the year on Friday July 19, 2024 at Manducatis Restaurant, 13-27 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City NY 11102. Read More
The Metropolitan NY Bus Association Committee of the Motor Bus Society is hosting a comfortable Coach Tours bus for an unforgettable journey to Montreal and Quebec City. With numerous local South Shore buses nearby, this neighborhood is perfect for a mini-vacation. Experience the best of transit and sightseeing with us in Montreal! Read and download the attached PDF for details and send in the registration form if interested.
Metropolitan NY Bus Association trip to Montreal & Quebec City Flyer
In 2024, we revisit Edmonton and Calgary, our fourth visit since Jack May ran trips there in 1986, 1996 and 2006. These two cities played a pivotal role in the North American light rail revival. Collaborating with the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, our program offers escorted rides, shop visits, and heritage experiences. Evenings feature insightful presentations on rail transit's history and future in these cities and across Canada. It promises an exciting blend of exploring their vibrant rail systems and understanding the rich transit heritage. Join us for a balanced mix of program highlights and opportunities to delve into the fascinating history and future prospects of rail transit in Edmonton, Calgary, and beyond. Read More
The Metropolitan NY Bus Association Committee of the Motor Bus Society is hosting the final trip of the year on a comfortable Coach Tours bus to New Jersey and Philadelphia! Visit the famous Historic Bus Festival at St. Veronica’s Church in Howell, NJ, featuring historic buses, NJ Transit surprises, sales tables, and snacks. Explore the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden to see NJT buses, River Line light-rail, and PATCO subway trains. Capture photos of recently-restored PCC cars along the Route 15 - Girard Avenue Line. Join us for a delightful ride with us to New Jersey and Philadelphia! Read and download the attached PDF for details and send in the registration form if interested.
Metropolitan NY Bus Association trip to NJ BUS FEST & PHILLY PCC Flyer
Our annual conventions usually have a keynote presentation. Here are a few of them.
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We have a selection of Headlights since 2015 in print editions for sale plus The Elevated Railways of Manhattan and The Elevated Railways of Brooklyn and the BMT Subway Volume 1 and Volume 2 books are all available for immediate purchase online. Plus, our convenient Publication Sales section is cleaner and easier to use than ever before.
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