BROOKLYN EASTERN DISTRICT TERMINAL
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ICC Valuation Report - 1927
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An Interchange Commerce Commission - Valuation
Report from 1927 received by this author has quite a bit of very interesting
information on it. It holds a detailed report of assets held by the
Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal, a corporation held by Havemeyer's &
Elder, Inc. For those of you who aren't in knowledge of a what a valuation
report is, I will explain briefly. In short, it is a ledger of all major
equipment owned by a railroad, to include tracks, locomotives and support
equipment., with a description of what the railroad does and where it operates.
This report in particular, states the values for the various pieces of equipment
owned or leased by the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal.
The copies of this Valuation Report were generously provided
by Robert Brendel and I am indebted to him for this most interesting revelation
of information. Take note of the listing of the horse and the Ford Touring
Car! But of more historical interest, is the property at Warren St, Jersey
City. Until this time, I have had no record of any BEDT operation at this
location. While the 13th Street operation was known, it was not known to
have railroad access. It had been understood to be a truck terminal with
possibly a wharf. This report denotes trackage at that location, and now
we must conclude it did indeed have rail service. At what time did BEDT
operations cease at either of these locations, is unknown at this time, but
as a result of this information, the Warren Street chapter has expanded greatly
with new information and pictures.
Also of importance, is the fact that Locomotive #1 through 10
are on property. Considering the age of #1, it's unusual that no photos seem
to exist. In the Val Report, these locos are listed in their respective
conditions, and with #1 in 10% condition, one might conclude it is either
out of service or on the scrap line, but it is present on BEDT property.
So one can now understand the vital importance that documents
like this can have on a historical level.
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