The New York herald., 1875-08-31
THE HERALD LIGHTNING TRAIN.

NINTH AND LAST TRIP TO NIAGARA FAILs-suc-
cEssFUL TERMINATION OF GREAT ENTER
PRISE
The HERALD lightning express train made its ninth
and last trip to Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge on
Sunday last under circumstances Of more than ortli-
nary interest the people along the line of the New York
Central Railroad seeming be disposed TO MAKE the
occasion memorable by ovation in honor of the train
and the representatives of the railroad being evidently
impressed with the idea that they should outdo all their
previous efforts. The clock in a neghborng church
tower chimed the half hour past the morning
when the wagon, containing many thousand copies
of the Sunday HERALD, drove into the Grand Central
Depot, and nimbe and ready hands soon transferred
them TO the baggage car, where the folders were in
readiness to receive them. Above a clear starry
sky around the myriad lights Of the great city Engine
No. 81 Arclpe Buchanan in charge apparently in
state OF great excitement pulling away and whisting
warning late comers, like impatient steed eager
for the signal start There passenger cars
Wagner drawing-room coach and the baggage
which the papers slowed away So great was the
demand for tickets for this trip that It was found i'm
possible to supply all who applied; for standing
only, although allowable in theatre, would scarcely
be agreeable when travelling at the rate Of sixty miles
hour Representatives of twenty-five New York
and Brooklyn journals who invited by the gentle
in charge of the train promptly hand, and
Dr. hoshier, of the Health Office also there with
many amusing anecdotes.
The engine whstled farewell the lantern Of the
conductor was swung on the platform a signal to
start, tho snorting iron steed rushed through the
Fourth avenue tunnels gathering fresh spirit and in
creasing in speed every until the long line of
gas lamps, we neared Harlem Bridge seemed to be
blended into one ray of light The clock the engine
indicated that minutes suliced to 90 from
the Grand Central Depot to spuyten Duyv Creek, and
the speed OF the train still being gradually In
creased Through tunnels and rock cuts and over
bridges and trestle work the black steed throbbng
with the force Of the imprisoned giant that pulsated
within its iron bosom, sending myriad sparks from
smoke stack and lumng the track ahead with its
bright lantern, rushed the train, the stations miles
apart appearing TO be brought into close neghborhood
Bundles of HERALDs dropped at each station with
dexterity that only be acquired by long practice
Al last speed OF sxty-nve miles hour attained
and when the first stop made at Poughkeepsie
seven minutes ahead Of time Archie Buchanan and his
engine received the congratulations of the passengers
who realized In the fullest of the word mean
ing Of ''rapd transit" Arthur Irish, with engine No
90 made magnificent from Poughkeepsie to Al
bany and Rueben Allen with $50 reached Syracuse in
due time.
AT Schenectady number Of passengers left the train
for Saratoga, HERALD stages being in readiness
vey them across the country to the American Spa.
James Wood, with the acknowledged prince
Of engines, No no. took command at SYRIA
cuse and although he left that city nineteen
minutes behind time, he made up, and reached
Buffalo at 12:50, running, during portions of the
route, mile minute From Buffalo to Suspen-
sion Bridge Engineer Clarke did tall running ar
irving at the Falls at 80 p. NJ.
time, and not single mishap occurred TO mar tho
pleasure OF the trip. The along the road
very exciting thousands of people lining the track
the HERALD train flash by for the last time Now
and then cheer from the admirng crowds borne
to the OF those the train and from many win
dow handkerchiefs were waved by fair hands A very
large proportion Of the passengers were ladies' and they
seemed to enjoy the novelty and excitement Of
the trip with keen relish Too much praise
cannot be given to the officials OF the Hud-
son River and New York Central railroads for
their efforts towards making the HERALD train a sue
cess Mr. William H. Vanderbilt Vice President and
Mr.. j. NJ. Toucey, General Superintendent, spared no
pains in placing the road every Sunday the best ma
terias their disposal The" crack engines and most
experienced engineers of the line selected
tire safety well speed assured The steel rails
OF both roads-Hudson River and New York Central
bore the lightning train without single mshap for nine
Sundays Mr.. George w. Burroughs, Superintendent OF
the Western division, and Mr. Tinghast Superintend-
ent Of the Eastern division, also contributed much
ward the success Of the enterprise. Mr. Norman L.
Wagner placed OF his palace the disposal of
the HERALD on Sunday last The rolling stock every
division of the best kind and scarcely be equaed
in any part Of the world
Before reaching Buffalo informal meeting was held
in the baggage car by the invited guests and many
speeches made, complimenting the HERALD on the
success Of its lightning train. meeting of the jour
nalists also took place on Sunday evening, at the
international Hotel, Niagara Falls, at which similar
resolutions were passed, also vote OF thanks for the
pleasure and excitement afforded them during their
eleven hours trip from New York To the Falls Every
one enjoyed the trip to the fullest extent and re-
gretted only that 1t the last Of the season
THE ENTERPRISE OF THE HERALD.
From the New Yorker Journal Auoust 20 1878