Trackside on the New York Central with William J. Brennan (Trk #86) Both freight and passenger operations

Both freight and passenger operations are viewed in full color

and electric operational views

inherited from predecessors or purchased second-hand

"Beg Emmas" and big Alcos

all in vivid color

Trackside on the New York Central with William J. Brennan (Trk #86) Both freight and passenger operationsJack Emerick In the 1950s, Al Perlman became president of a New York Central Railroad badly in need of rationalization and modernization. In the ensuing years, he completed dieselization, installed CTC on the main lines, and believed in good customer service for profitable freight business. Under his aegis, the NYC introduced Flexi Flo covered hoppers, Flexi Van container service, and ushered in a new Century Green paint scheme to salute the new