Elevated tracks in New York circa 1910. "Third Avenue 'L' at Houston Street." View full size. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
There is most definitely a third rail there. It's easy to miss because the wooden guard rails block the view of the support chairs.
I work around third rail to this day, so I literally HAVE to know how to look for it!
Perhaps you missed it. The 3rd Avenue El was electrified in 1903 when it was leased to the IRT.
No third rail -- so not electrically powered?
What an incredible picture. The "sky" makes this one great.
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