Documents, Rulebooks, Maps and More...

Over the years I have been collecting maps, rulebooks and other documents related to the history of the New York City Transit System as well as other rail and transit networks. Much of what I have collected with respect to the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT) is either included in the book that I am selling through Amazon or posted onBMT-Lines.com. On this site I will be posting the material that does not otherwise fit either in the book or on the BMT site. Check back often as I have a lot of material to scan and will be adding to this menu. Menu items that are not hyperlinked are "coming soon".

Independent Subway System (IND)

Interactive Map of the IND System as it existed in 1937 before the 6th Avenue (D/F) Line opened. Click on line for interlocking track and signal maps

Interboro Rapid Transit Company

 

Third Avenue Railway System Map - click to enlarge

Board of Transportation of the City of New York

The Board of Transportation of the City of New York operated the Independent Subway System from 1930 - 1940. In 1940 it assumed control over the former IRT and BMT lines that had been taken over by the city government in that year. Although the three systems had merged, they continued to be operated as separate divisions. The Board of Transportation continued in existence until it was replaced by the New York City Transit Authority in 1958.
  • 1944 Board of Transportation Rulebook

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    Triboro Coach Corporation

     

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