... Just wanted to drop a few images your way of various railroading scenes from my archives. So without anymore fanfare, lets delve into what this email contains. The first image shows the return trip of one of my favorite NJT trains on the RVL. It would pass through Raritan on its way to Phillipsburg around noon time. Once in Phillipsburg, it would then make the return trip in the early afternoon. The few times I did have the opportunity to ride this train, you could count the number of passengers on one hand! On this return trip, NJT 4112 is seen heading east past CP STONE. This location was just past the North Branch Viaduct. From the looks of that shed, someone must have been was using it for target practice. Built in October, 1968, 4112's history goes back to when it was ex-CNJ 3678, was rebuilt by CR from NJT 4102 and would eventually be rebuilt as a GP40PH-2. If memory serves me correctly, those two coaches still retain the CNJ paint scheme. This scene's date is un recorded.
The second image, whose date is unknown, shows CR 8115 (ex-PC 8115; built in February, 1973 as a GP38-2) leading a mixed freight eastbound pass the block signal at CP WEST PORTAL. That block signal no longer exists. It was west of this location when NS decided to lengthen the western siding at West Portal. Hope you enjoyed this little look back in time...
