(Train sightings on 8-23-14.)
Despite some gloomy skies and intermittent showers here in central NJ, I
decided to venture track side in hopes of seeing another Air Products heat
exchanger move from Bethlehem (PA) to Manville (NJ) on the LEHL (NS's Lehigh Line). This move snuck
in under my radar since there were no heads up on any of the local websites I
visit. Motive power for this move was NS 6918 (Rebuilt EMD SD60E) and NS 9383
(GE C40-9W). The consist was a buffer car, APTX 203, APTX 204, another buffer
car and the Air Products caboose. If past history holds true to form, on Sunday
this H/W will depart Manville yard around 9 AM and head west over CSX's Trenton
Line. This particular shipment eventual destination is unknown.
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| Photo 1: Taken at Three Bridges (NJ; LEHL MP 48) has it passing through the Main
Street grade crossing around 1:45 PM. I was surprised to see the old LV depot
sporting a fresh coat of red paint. |
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| Photo 2: NS 052 is passing through the Roycefield Road grade crossing in
Hillsborough (NJ; LEHL MP 40). |
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Photo 3: A view of the support that holds these high and wide loads in
place.
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