September 23, 1908 - Hudson Valley Railroad Collision near Fort Miller

 from the book "Saratoga Through Car, A History Of The Hudson Valley Railway" by David F. Nestle.

Saratoga, N.Y., September 23. - Four men were badly injured, one fatally, in a rear-end Collision during a heavy fog on the Hudson Valley Railroad near Fort Miller today. Motorman Aubrey, of Glens Falls, died in the hospital, and motorman Kane is not expected to survive his injuries.

From the Montreal Gazette, September 24, 1908.

Fatal Collision in Fog.

Saratoga, N.Y., Sept. 23. - Motorman Aubrey was killed and three other men badly injured in a rear-end collision during a fog on the Hudson Valley Railroad, near Fort Miller today. Conductor Kane was so badly hurt that he will die. James H. Cosgrove and James Dowd, of Fort Miller, traveling salesmen, were less seriously hurt.

From the Morning Oregonian, September 24, 1908.

Hudson Valley Railway - Tidings to Trolley Travelers

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Hudson Valley Railway, Notes

Saratoga Terminal in the Halcyon Days!

Saratoga Trolley Terminal

Saratoga Trolley Terminal showing Hudson Valley Railway and Schenectady Railway trolleys.

Franklin Square, Troy, New York

Sometime in 1904.


Date unknown.

J.M. Jones Works Photos

Hudson Valley #37. Taken outside Jones Plant 8th St & 3rd Ave. Jones Bridge in background.

Archive # 435.













Hudson Valley Railway #43 at J. M. Jones Car Works.

Archive # 432.