Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
In 1901, a young dog later named Roxy was taken in by a conductor for the Long Island Railroad. Roxy made friends easily, and was soon traveling by train anywhere he wanted to go. He had favorite conductors, favorite passengers, and favorite stops across Queens.
On Thursdays, he would go to Montauk Point for a seafood dinner, then spend the night at the Jamaica station. Other nights, he’d be at the YMCA or in Garden City with another conductor. He knew every train and its schedule, and how to get where he wanted to go.The conductor would say, “President Peter’s orders are that Roxy has the privilege to occupy a seat in any car at any time.”
Sometimes he’d sit with the passengers, while other days he preferred riding in the baggage car or with the…
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