Friday, September 25, 2015

Fall Events at BR&W Railroad

Received the following via email from the Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington, NJ.


Fall Events
at
Black River & Western Railroad!



Autumn is almost here, and we have an exciting lineup of special events that are just around the bend! Old favorites like the Great Train Robbery are back, along with new events like Triple Header Day and more! Here's what's coming:

September 26: The Great Train Robbery. Help the Sheriff protect the train from the dreaded Covered Bridge Gang! Reservations required. Features steam locomotive #60!

September 27: Triple Header Day. Special trains pulled by THREE locomotives, including steam locomotive #60. Reservations required.

October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25: Pumpkin Trains. Enjoy the fall colors from the train, then pick your own pumpkins and enjoy other activities at Pumpkin Junction. Additional fee for pumpkins and activities, no reservations required.

October 24: Muirhead Foods Tasting Event. Sample sweet and savory treats from BR&W neighbor Muirhead Foods. Reservations required.


For complete details on all of our trains and events


Christmas train tickets are selling fast! Click Here to review the schedule and purchase your tickets today!



The Great Train Robbery - 2015
Saturday September 26, 2015 Keep a watchful eye on your fellow passengers during your round-trip ride between Flemington and Ringoes - you never know who may be a member of the dreaded Covered Bridge Gang! Geared towards younger children, our Great Train Robbery features comically inept members of the Covered Bridge Gang taking control of the train only to be apprehended by the Sheriff with the help of his young deputies!


Triple Header Day
Sunday September 27, 2015 Join us for this first-of-its-kind event at BR&W, Triple Header Day! Trains will be pulled by a trio of locomotives including steam locomotive #60, diesel-electric #400, and diesel-electric #1202! The 11:00 AM train includes the round-trip to Ringoes and a commemorative ticket. The 1:00 PM train includes a commemorative ticket, poster, and photo run-bys. PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS on our website before purchasing tickets, as the two trains have different features and prices!


Muirhead Foods Tasting
Saturday October 24, 2015 Muirhead Foods is teaming up with BR&W to serve finger foods made with their popular fruit butters, chutneys, and mustards. Muirhead Foods is a family-run company founded by Ed and Doris Simpson in 1974 as a fine dinging restaurant using seasonal ingredients in their dishes. Now, you can sample some of their most popular products in the comfort of BR&W's club car! Your ticket includes a round-trip ride from Flemington to Ringoes and return, finger foods / samples from Muirhead Foods, and bottled water, coffee, or hot tea. Each booth seats 4 - groups of less than 4 may be seated with other guests.


Candy Cane Limited - 2015
Saturday November 21, 2015 to Sunday December 20, 2015Board this train at Flemington Station for a ride to Ringoes and return. On board the train, Santa, Mrs Claus, and their helper will greet all the kids, posing for photos upon request. All passengers receive a candy cane, and kids receive a small gift from Santa! Perfect for younger children that would have trouble waiting in line at the North Pole, or may be overwhelmed by an extended visit with Santa. This train does NOT include at stop at Ringoes or the "North Pole". Coaches are heated.


North Pole Express - 2015
Saturday November 21, 2015 to Sunday December 20, 2015 The North Pole Express offers an exciting train ride to North Pole Station to visit Santa & Mrs Claus! Enjoy refreshments, singing along with the elves, a chance to tell Santa your Christmas wish, and much more. This is a special experience the entire family won't forget. For complete details on this event please visit our website at www.blackriverrailroad.com.


Victorian Christmas Special - 2015
Friday December 4, 2015 New for 2015, BR&W's Victorian Christmas Special features a more traditional faith-based Christmas celebration than our more secular Candy Cane Limited and North Pole Express. This unique event features live performances by Victorian Carolers from Act 1 Productions, a live nativity scene, a visit from Father Christmas, stories of the very first Christmas, and more! Your train departs from Flemington Station. Allow approximately two to two and a half hours for your entire trip. Coaches are heated.




Winery Train Historic Tour Of Pohatcong

Received the following via email from The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg, NJ. 

The
                                    Delaware River Railroad Excursions
The Warren County Winery Train & The Tour Of 
Historic Pohatcong


The annual tour of historic Pohatcong will take place on October 17th. Trips leave at 11 am ( returning at 3:15) and,if there is demand, 12:30 (returning at  4:45). Ride back in time on the Delaware River Railroad Excursions behind steam locomotive #142.  The train will take you to just North of "Pinchers Point" along the Delaware where you will board a bus on a docent guided tour of three beautiful historic houses.  You will receive an informative brochure with plenty of information about the houses. After the house tour the bus will take you to Villa Milagro Vineyards for Hors D'orvres and wine tasting, then back to the steam train for your homeward bound trip to Phillipsburg.

The Warren County Winery Train
  1. After a Steam Train ride along the Delaware and a short bus ride through rolling farmlands, you will arrive at Villa Milagro Vineyards (www.VillaMilagroVineyards.com) .  There you will learn how grapes are grown and made into wine.  Then you will sample their delicious wines and have an opportunity to purchase them at the source.  If you would like to enjoy your wine with a picnic, bring a lunch and relax at tables in tree groves at the Ol'Susquehanna Mine and Corn Maze or at the station in Phillipsburg.  You are welcome to detrain at the Mine and spend as much time as you like relaxing in the picnic grove then catch a later train.                                 BUY TICKETS FOR THE WARREN COUNTY WINERY TRAIN


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CSX - Meghan Linsey to Serve as Santa Train Celebrity Guest

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Meghan Linsey to Serve as Santa Train Celebrity Guest
Superstar To Bring Holiday Cheer to Appalachia as Celebrity Guest for 73rd Year of Event

KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Rising pop star and "The Voice" Season 8 runner-up Meghan Linsey will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 73rd journey to bring gifts to Appalachian families on Saturday, Nov. 21.

She will accompany Santa and event sponsors CSX,  Dignity U Wear, Food City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on the 110-mile trek. Fans can use the hashtag #santatrain15 to engage in the Santa Train conversation on social media.

"I'm honored to be the celebrity guest on this year's Santa Train," Linsey said. "This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and be a part of something that has become a holiday tradition for many families, and I am looking forward to being a part of it."

2015 has been a big year for Linsey, who released her EP titled "Believer" in July. The six-song EP highlights her crossover from country music to pop and debuted at No. 6 on the iTunes pop chart.

"We are so glad to have Meghan Linsey join us on this year's Santa Train," said Tori Kaplan, assistant vice president, corporate social responsibility for CSX. "We are thankful for the support we receive each year from our celebrity guests. It's humbling to see artists add to the holiday cheer the Santa Train brings to the region."

Prior to her appearance on "The Voice," Linsey was half of the country duo Steel Magnolia, which dominated top charts in 2009. Linsey has had three Top 5 songs on the iTunes all-genre chart, including "Change My Mind," which she performed as an original song on "The Voice" finale.

The Santa Train makes 14 stops in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee and delivers toys, food and winter clothing to hundreds of children and families along the way.

Photos and video of Meghan Linsey are available now, and photos and video from this year's Santa Train will be available Monday, Nov. 23. Email Richel Albright at ralbright@mpf.com if you are interested in using the images.

For more information, please contact:
For CSX: Richel Albright, MP&F PR, (615) 259-4000, ralbright@mpf.com

About the Santa Train:
Now in its 73rd year, the Santa Train runs along a 110-mile route through Appalachia, making 14 stops in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee to distribute more than 15 tons of toys to Appalachian families. The Santa Train is sponsored by CSX, Dignity U Wear, Food City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.  Please visit http://www.beyondourrails.org/events/santa-train for more information. For updates about the #SantaTrain15, follow along on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.

About Meghan Linsey:
Meghan Linsey is taking the nation by storm with her powerful, soulful voice. Growing up in the melting pot of music that is New Orleans, Linsey credits her distinctive sound to the artists she grew up listening to - Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton and Tanya Tucker, to name a few. At the age of 14, Linsey started playing shows with her own band, and a year later she was opening for acts like Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton. Since her success on "The Voice," she has released her debut EP, "Believer," which hit No. 7 on the iTunes pop chart. Please visit meghanlinsey.com for more information.




Freight through the Lehigh Gap; 1985 and 2015!

(Train sightings on 9-22-85 and 8-24-15.)  

While contemplating where to photograph NKP 765's Saturday excursion, I thought that just before it enters Palmerton that the Lehigh Gap would be a good location. The next question would be what side of the Lehigh River would be better. As it turned out shooting from the river's east side gave me the image I hoped for. Still I was curious as to what a image taken on the west side would have looked like. Back on September 22, 1985 I was fortunate to photograph a northbound D&H freight. In the lead was B&M 331, followed by B&M 324 and D&H 7324 (ex-LV 324) traveling over the former CNJ tracks. The LVRR tracks are in the foreground.Fast forward to August 24, 2015 when a northbound NS local made its way north. NS 5664 and NS 4619 have seven ACF and two tank cars in tow as they pass through the gap with some of the cars obscured by the tree's foliage. That gray trail seen through the foliage in the foreground is the former LVRR tracks now converted to a bicycle path. Makes me glad I went with my original choice!  






NS Chief Marketing Officer to address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference

Received the following via email. 

Norfolk Southern Chief Marketing Officer to address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference 

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 20, 2015 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will make a presentation at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference.

 What:               Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference
When:              Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:40 a.m. EDT
Where:            Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Mass.

The presentation will be posted at www.norfolksouthern.com in the Investors section.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

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How is the view from up there?

(Train sightings on 8-18-15.)  

NS 9936 and an unidentified UP diesel form the power consist for an eastbound Roadrailer train, perhaps 242 or 244, past Hershey Park on Tuesday morning as it makes its way to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Off to the train's right can be seen some riders on a floorless roller coaster almost parallel to the ground below. That had me wondering as to what the view was from up there?




NS 24Z with the Erie heritage unit leading

(Train sightings on 8-19-15.)  

Despite having to deal with some nasty gnats while waiting for the Erie heritage led 24Z, it was worth the wait. Prior to 24Z's arrival at LEHL MP 40 (Valley Road grade crossing in Hillsborough, NJ) at 9:14, there was NS 18G with NS 2671 and CP 9806 @ 8:01 and NS 22V @ 8:45 with NS 6770 and NS 7580 providing the motive power. Not a bad way to spend part of this morning.




Sunday, September 20, 2015

[NSAlert] 2015 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York city areas

Received the following via email.  

Due to the upcoming visit of Pope Francis, September 22nd - September 28th in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City area Norfolk Southern is anticipating some service interruptions. There will be train movement restrictions placed on CSX, NS, and Conrail, in addition to various road and bridge closures which may impact the ability to move trains or position crews and employees. 

The Conrail Movement Office will be manned 24 hours per day. Conrail and Norfolk Southern will maintain scheduled service where possible and prioritize traffic accordingly. We ask that all customers in these areas prepare for the possibility of service interruptions during this time.  

Norfolk Southern appreciates the cooperation of our customers during this very special, significant lifetime event. 

The latest ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter and accessNS. 

Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Operations and Service Support Representative. 

Operations and Service Support at 800-898-4296. 

Customers with questions regarding local service in the Conrail area should contact their Conrail Customer Service Representative. 

Conrail Customer Service at 800-456-3018. 




Traces of the Erie & PC in Western NY

(Train sightings on 8-12-15.)  

For the last road trip of this year, my wife and I decided to drive to Jamestown, NY in order to visit the Lucille Ball Museum. This was the town that she was born in and would reside in for a time before striking it big in the entertainment field. I didn't anticipate seeing much railroad activity during the course of our travels but did manage to find these reminders of an area that once had a rich railroading heritage. 

Photo 1: The Erie Railroad Bridge in Jamestown passes over Main Street. Off to the right and in the background can be seen a mural of Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley on the building as a tribute. Vance and Frawley played Lucy and Ricky's neighbors when they lived in NYC on the television series.  




Photos 2 and 3: Built by the Erie Railroad, date unknown, this depot is now privately owned. It also serves as home to the Buffalo Southern RR. Off to the right can be seen a green transfer caboose on the siding. That would be Penn Central transfer caboose 18216. 








An NS safety message courtesy of NS H76...

(Train sightings on 8-7-15.) 

After taking Main 1 (former Royce Runner) at 2:25 to hold for two NS eastbound intermodals, NS H76 (Allentown to Hillsborough) prepares to work the Aeropres siding at 3:37 on Friday afternoon. As it passes through the Valley Road grade crossing (LEHL MP 40) in Hillsborough, NJ motorists see a subtle reminder to "LOOK, LISTEN AND LIVE" on NS 4629's (EMD GP59) cab when they approach any grade crossing. H76's consist prior to working Aeropres would be one boxcar, three tank cars and two hoppers.





NS EVP and CIO Deb Butler to retire

Received the following via email. 

Norfolk Southern EVP and CIO Deb Butler to retire

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 4, 2015 – Deborah H. Butler, executive vice president planning and chief information officer of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC), has announced her intention to retire effective Oct. 1, 2015, President and CEO Jim Squires said today.

“Envisioning the railroad of tomorrow is one thing, actually making it happen is quite another,” said Squires. “Deb’s enduring contribution to Norfolk Southern is all around us in the systems and technology that literally make the railroad run, that support efficient customer service, and that provide flexibility to take advantage of growth opportunities.”

Butler joined Norfolk Southern in 1978 as a customer account auditor. She served in positions of increasing responsibility in operations before being named assistant vice president transportation customer services in 2000 and vice president customer service in 2002. She has served as chairman of the board of Thoroughbred Technology and Telecommunications LLC, an NS subsidiary, and as a board member of TTX Company Inc., which provides railcars and related freight car management services to the rail industry.

On the technology side, Butler’s tenure at NS saw implementation of a new optimized dispatching system to improve network velocity, and significant progress toward installation of Positive Train Control systems to monitor and control trains in order to prevent certain types of accidents. On the planning side, her tenure included the successful negotiation to purchase 282 miles of Delaware and Hudson Railway Co. lines to support rail service and the economy in the Northeast. 

Through service as chair of NS’ Environmental Policy Council, Butler has been a key advocate of the corporation’s commitment to sustainable business through improvements in locomotive fuel efficiency and emissions, energy use, land and water conservation, waste management, and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.

Butler also is recognized for her work in mentoring the next generation of railroaders. She helped found WiNS (Women in Norfolk Southern), the railroad’s first official employee resource group. WiNS, a networking and educational resource for NS men and women in all positions and locations, recently reached its 10th year.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

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Conrail 'Hurrrrrritage' at Duncannon, PA

Received the following via email from our correspondent in NW Pennsylvania.  

From the lens of Brian Plant. Relentless in his pursuit, he is now twenty-for-twenty NS Heritage fleet units leading trains. 


I finally got all twenty Norfolk Southern heritage units when I followed empty oil train 65V west of Harrisburg last night. It sure has been a fun journey and I can thank many of you on this email list for helping me reach my goal of catching all 20 units in the wild leading trains. NS 8098 West crosses Sherman's Creek viaduct with the Susquehanna River in the background at Duncannon, Pennsylvania.  





NS Whistle-Stop Safety Train reminds Ohioans to 'See Tracks? Think Train!'

Received the following via email. 

Norfolk Southern Whistle-Stop Safety Train reminds Ohioans to ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 3, 2015 – Norfolk Southern’s Whistle-Stop Safety Train continues its journey this week, traveling through Ohio Aug. 4-6 to deliver a life-saving message to motorists and pedestrians about staying safe around railroad tracks.

The safety train, a partnership between Norfolk Southern and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety public education organization, will stop in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Bellevue, Cleveland, and Alliance. The train last week traveled through South Carolina and North Carolina.

“Ohio had a 21 percent increase in the number of grade crossing collisions in 2014, which underscores why this train and its message are so important for Ohioans to hear,” said Cayela Wimberly, grade crossing safety director at Norfolk Southern. “We will be talking this week to motorists, parents, school officials, photographers, rail fans, public safety officers, and others about a common sense safety message – when you see tracks, think train.”

Last year, 267 people died in the U.S. in highway-rail grade crossing incidents, an increase of 16 percent compared with 2013, and deaths due to trespassing on train tracks jumped 22 percent to 526 people, according to Federal Railroad Administration statistics.

Ohio had the eighth highest number of grade crossing collisions in the nation last year with 86, compared with 71 the year before. Four people died in grade crossing collisions in Ohio in 2014.

Trespassing on railroad property in Ohio accounted for 13 people killed in 2014, a 38 percent drop compared with 21 fatalities in 2013.

“We will remain vigilant and promote safety until that number is zero,” Wimberly said. “Trespassing on railroad property is not only illegal, it puts your life at risk. It’s not worth it.”

The safety train will be pulled by NS’ newest commemorative locomotive, the NS 9-1-1, which honors first responders across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. The train includes two restored Pullman passenger rail cars with television monitors showing a live video feed from a camera mounted on the lead locomotive. Passengers see firsthand what engineers see from the locomotive cab. The train also includes the Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car, which showcases the benefits of rail freight transportation.

“This Ohio Whistle-Stop tour is about building partnerships in our communities with people who can become safety advocates,” said Gena Shelton, state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver Ohio. “Have a conversation with your neighbors, your friends, your children about why you should obey traffic signals at grade crossings and stay away from railroad property. It could save a life.”

Attendees of the Whistle-Stop tour are hearing from Ohio native Mark Kalina Jr., a double-amputee due to a train-pedestrian incident in Columbus in 2012.

“People in every state need to hear this message, and I’m grateful I can be an advocate for safety here in my home state,” Kalina said. “Your safety, your life, and the lives of others are not worth risking just to save a few minutes by taking a shortcut across railroad tracks or trying to beat a train at a grade crossing.”

Invited guests on the train include county and municipal leaders, state and local transportation officials, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, school transportation directors, trucking officials, news media, and others who have a vested interest in public safety.

The Whistle-Stop Safety Train Schedule is:

·         Tuesday, Aug. 4: Cincinnati-Dayton-Columbus
·         Wednesday, Aug. 5: Columbus-Bellevue
·         Thursday, Aug. 6: Bellevue-Cleveland-Alliance


About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a national nonprofit safety organization whose mission is to end collisions, deaths, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights of way.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

Operation Lifesaver contact:


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NS Whistle-Stop Safety Train delivers ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’ message across the Carolinas

Received the following via email. 

Norfolk Southern Whistle-Stop Safety Train delivers ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’ message across the Carolinas

NORFOLK, Va., July 29, 2015 -- Norfolk Southern brings its Whistle-Stop Safety Train to the Carolinas this week to remind motorists and pedestrians to be safe and alert when around railroad tracks and trains.

The train, operated by Norfolk Southern with Operation Lifesaver, www.oli.org, a national rail safety public education organization, is stopping in eight cities on a three-day, 390-mile trip from Charleston, S.C., to Asheville, N.C.

“Pedestrians and drivers often do not realize how dangerous it is to walk on or near railroad tracks, or that it can take a mile or more for a train to come to a complete stop,” said Cayela Wimberly, Norfolk Southern director of grade crossing safety. “Our goal is to share information that will stop people from risking their lives by trying to beat a train to the crossing or using railroad tracks as a shortcut.”

Across the U.S. last year, 267 people died in highway-rail grade crossing incidents, an increase of 16 percent compared with 2013, and deaths due to trespassing on train tracks jumped 22 percent to 526, according to Federal Railroad Administration statistics.

In South Carolina, vehicle-train collisions resulted in three fatalities and 22 injuries during 2014, and in North Carolina five people died and 27 were injured.

Trespassing on or near railroad tracks resulted in five deaths and eight injuries in South Carolina last year, and in North Carolina 20 people died and 11 were injured.

“The use of cell phones, texting, and listening to music while driving has contributed to people being distracted from the roadway and the warning signs alerting them to railroad tracks,” said Janice Cowen, Operation Lifesaver South Carolina state coordinator. “People do not realize that it is criminal trespassing to walk on or near railroad tracks. Not only is it against the law, you could lose your life.”

The safety train includes two restored Pullman passenger rail cars with television monitors showing a live video feed from a camera mounted on the lead locomotive. Passengers see firsthand what engineers see every day from the locomotive cab. The train also includes the Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car, which showcases the benefits of rail freight transportation.

Invited guests include county and municipal elected leaders, state and local transportation officials, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, school transportation directors, trucking officials, news media, and others who have a vested interest in public safety. 

South Carolina Highway Patrol officers are shadowing the train as it moves through the state, arresting violators at railroad crossings or walking along tracks.

Col. Mike Oliver of the S.C. Highway Patrol, speaking at an NS safety rally in Columbia Tuesday, said, “This is a great way to educate people across South Carolina about railroad safety. We believe one life lost on the roadways or railways is one life too many.”

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Sen. John Courson spoke at the rally, as well, thanking NS for bringing the safety train to the state and encouraging residents to use caution whenever crossing railroad tracks.

Aboard the safety train, riders are hearing firsthand about the dangers of trespassing on railroad property from Mark Kalina Jr., who survived a 2012 pedestrian-train incident in Ohio and is now a double amputee.

“Two years and nine months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life. To save five minutes, I took a shortcut on the railroad tracks. Now I travel the country warning others never to make the same mistake,” said Kalina, who is the spokesperson for the Operation Lifesaver “See Tracks? Think Train!” safety campaign.

Whistle-Stop Safety Train Schedule:

<   ·         Tuesday, July 28: Charleston-Orangeburg-Columbia
<   ·         Wednesday, July 29: Columbia-Rock Hill, S.C.-Charlotte-Salisbury, N.C.
<   ·        Thursday, July 30: Salisbury-Hickory-Asheville, N.C.

Norfolk Southern also plans to run a safety train across Ohio Aug. 4-6. The 354-mile trip will start in Cincinnati and make whistle-stops in Dayton, Columbus, Bellevue, Cleveland, and Alliance.

About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a national nonprofit safety organization whose mission is to end collisions, deaths, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights of way.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

Operation Lifesaver contacts:

South Carolina: Janice Cowen, 803-206-9081 (cowen_j@bellsouth.net)
North Carolina: Margaret Canneel, 919-612-7674 (ncoperationlifesaver@outlook.com)

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Friday, September 18, 2015

More about the NYSME Swap Meet

Received the following via email.


Special to Garden State Division Members
A large collection of model railroad equipment, buildings and parts
From the estate of Thomas Matthews,
Past-President of the Garden State Division
Is being offered at the NYSME Meet
Prices are reasonable!
All proceeds will go to Tom’s family.

See below for Meet Info 


Please see our posting below about the NYSME Swap Meet.  


Thursday, September 17, 2015

NYSME Annual Swap Meet this Saturday

Received the following via email.  



New York Society of Model Engineers’
Annual   Swap   Meet
All Scales – Z, N, HO, On30, O - 2R & 3RS, and G
St. Joseph's School Auditorium,
120 Hoboken Road, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
One half mile from MetLife Stadium
You know, that’s the place where the Giants and Jets play!
Note New Date
This  Saturday, September 19, 2015        
9:00AM  -  2:00PM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Oldest Model Railroad Club in America Presents
the finest in new and used Scale Models, tools, books, building materials
General Admission Donation: $5.00   (wives, children under 12 free)
See www.ModelEngineers.org under TAB “Shows” for more information.
Special Attractions:
 White Elephant Table, Snack Bar
First-Time Offerings of O Scale and HO Scale Collections
Tools, Kits, RTR equipment, Books,
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8 Foot Tables: $20.00  and the 2nd. Only $15.00
NOTE: You do not have to be a dealer to have a table. 
Hobbyist, take a table or share with a friend and thin your collection.
Many of the tables are fellow hobbyist - This is not your big time commercial type show.
Non-profit groups – One FREE table to promote your group.
New York Society of Model Engineers  341 Hoboken Rd., Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Questions or Tables inquiries e-mail:
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Tables are still available
e-mail ASAP