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MILITARY RAILROADS
OF THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA:

FORT SCHUYLER
the Bronx, NY
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   Fort Schuyler was organized in the aftermath of the War of 1812, when it became quite apparent that the United States coastline was poorly defended against foreign invasion.

History

   Fort Schuyler was dedicated in 1856, before it was even completed. The Fort is strategically located to protect the City of New York City from attack through Long Island Sound, and operated in conjunction with Fort Totten.

   Fort Totten was located on the northern shoreline of Queens (which faces the Bronx from the other side of the Long Island Sound) and of which is not recorded to have had a locomotive or railway, and therefore is not discussed on this website.

   Fort's Schuyler & Totten their artillery created a an interlocking field of bombardment against ships attempting to approach New York City.

   At its peak, Fort Schuyler was equipped with over 400 guns. In later years more modern weapons would be installed in an endless effort to keep coastal defenses up to date. This armament included 10" and 12" guns on disappearing carriages located around the fort.

   Fort Schuyler also housed served to house Confederate prisoners of war during the Civil War.

   Fort Schuyler was decommissioned in 1934, and the coastal artillery pieces were removed after 1935.

The Railway

   Unfortunately, nothing is known of the Fort Schuyler railway this time. The only evidence of Fort Schuyler having a railroad is the entry in the H. K. Porter Locomotive Works builders records, which is reflected below. It is also unknown at this time whether the railway was used in some form of construction at the Fort, used for the transport of general supplies, or the tranport of artillery shells & powder; but this last  task is the most likely.

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Fort Schulyer Steam Locomotive Roster

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