The most popular jersey central model train locomotives brands include atlas, bachmann, bowser manufacturing co. Central railroad of new jersey news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2019 learn how and when to remove this. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook by. This diagram book contains an overview of the cnjs steam engines in their final years 19451954. Questions on jersey central colors classic toy trains. Sandy hook was a military base, fort hancock, and more land was now. The book presents a roster of the railroads steam locomotives as of dec.
In books, the most comprehensive coverage of cnj steam can be found in robert fischers the central railroad company of new jersey steam motive power 19351956 and the new, much improved 2nd edition of victor rosemans central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook, postwar power c. Four of these tugboats are known to have serviced the bronx terminal. The cnj was born in 1849 when the two railroads consolidated. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook.
Central railroad of new jersey railroad books for sale. The connection between atlantic highlands and the new jersey southern routes was made in 1892 with the construction of a railroad bridge over the shrewsbury river and the closing of the sandy hook boat docks. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of. Since then, numerous railway companies have come and gone, with many mergers occurring along the way. It was prepared by bill jernstrom of fort wayne, indiana, and originally appeared in railroad magazine in 1944. In the distance, one of the shay steam locomotives used on industrial street trackage is visible. The delaware may well have been the first new locomotive purchased by the lv, but the lv technically came into existence, with the name lehigh valley railroad in 1853, and records indicate they had at least one locomotive on the roster in 1853 as construction began, before the delaware arrived 2. Central railroad of new jersey whippany railway museum. The central railroad of new jersey acquired the entire route in 1889. The jersey central chapter of the national railway historical society, nrhs, was formed in 1980 as a nonprofit group dedicated to the preservation and restoration of railroad and railroad related equipment, structures, photographs and literature to this extent, the groups members have restored, or donated funds for others to restore, several pieces of.
The roster is reproduced with the permission of carstens publications, inc. Jun 25, 2012 read about the central railroad of new jersey in a pdf of the article. Central railroad of new jersey classic trains magazine. Shop online for 38 jersey central model train locomotives at discounts up to 49%. Staufer, steam power of the new york central system, volume 1 1961, pages 214221. Hobbylinc carries 38 jersey central model train locomotives at discounts up to 49% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam n, and diesel z. If you are seeking a specific title you know the name of, it is easier to just enter some of the words.
The collection primarily consists a set of incomplete minutes of parent, predecessor, and subsidiary companies. Nyc, new york city, new york, 1931 this image shows the new york central railroads west side yard in manhattan from the perspective of 11th avenue and 31st street. A conventional steam locomotive has a cab for the engineer and fireman behind the firebox at the rear of the boiler. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook, postwar power. Spiral bound paperback, plastic coated covers, 11x8. The central railroad of new jersey, also known as the jersey central or jersey central lines. Cnj d, exbm, arhs owned, faux cnj, f7b, 12383, 7, 94000. It was one of the more important anthracitecarrying railroads, with important commuter and terminal facilities in the new york area. It was absorbed into conrail in april 1976 along with several other prominent bankrupt railroads of the northeastern united states. This new york central system steam locomotive roster appeared in alvin f.
Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars trains. I have the 2012 copy but it does not appear that a 20 edition ever came out. Central of new jersey steam locomotive planbook postwar power, 2nd edition is a comprehensive volume for modelers and enthusiasts of the big little railroad, which is now gone 40 years in. This second edition opens flat on desk or worktable. He had first taken over the long branch and sea shore railroad, when it was of no further interest to the camden and amboy, and improved it by extending it farther north on sandy hook to horse shoe cove. The central railroad of new jersey has gone by a number of different names from cnj to jersey central, and the aforementioned moniker. Matter relating to these sec tions has been carefully collected, and the most striking incidents have been incorpo rated in the work in order that the book may have romantic as. Jersey central cnj steam cnj, central of new jersey. Central railroad of new jersey g4s class pacific 462 1. Alcoge ingersoll rand box cab 300 hp switcher manufactured by. Buy central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook by victor roseman paperback online at lulu. There was a similar runaway in the mid1960s bear with my fading memory from that long ago on the central railroad co.
Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars trains magazine. The jersey central chapter of the national railway historical society, nrhs, was formed in 1980 as a nonprofit group dedicated to the preservation and restoration of railroad and railroad related equipment, structures, photographs and literature. American locomotive company alco locomotive weight. Colorful diesels from lehigh valley railroad, central railroad of new jersey. With the publication of the locomotive roster of the milwauk. Buried in the 1920 locomotive roster of over 6,000 engines were 200 that made up the k11 class that truly deserve a belated well done. History proves the motive power on the new york central always kept pace with, and often was the leader, in the industry. New york central runaway story trains magazine trains. Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars conrail, erielackawanna, central railroad of new jersey, and other railroads included among specially wrapped commuter coaches by ralph spielman. Central railroad of new jersey products 20 sort by. Only two of the railroads steam locomotives were preserved. If you love new york central steam or electric locomotives you simply must have steam locomotives of the new york central lines, volumes 1 and 2 by william d.
The railroad subjects subcategory is for titles that are grouped by a common subject such as railroads and specific industries as mining or forestry and other subjects. Currently, class and unit rosters are only available as downloadable. Cnj central rail road of new jersey locomotive roster. The central railroad of new jersey jersey central chapter. Jersey central cnj steam cnj, central of new jersey, crr. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive plans postwar power. Prr, secaucus, new jersey, 1965 pennsylvania railroad gg1 electric locomotive no.
Regardless of its many titles the cnj was a new jersey institution although it was only regional in operation and, at its peak, just 711 miles in length. Some large erecting card drawings were available, but with the extreme reduction necessary to fit in this book, most of the fine lines burned out and did not show, or bled together into irregular black areas, neither of which provided any information. Contributor picks by date by photo album by location by map by railroad by locomotive model. The locomotive in the foreground is a ge 3power boxcab.
Read about the central railroad of new jersey in a pdf of the article. Wootten, master mechanic of the reading railroad began building locomotives with a wide firebox designed to successfully burn culm, small pieces of anthracite coal resulting from mining that were plentiful and inexpensive because culm had little commercial value. Diesel ho is the most popular of the 4 jersey central model train locomotives categories, then diesel n, and steam n. The central railroad of new jersey was a classic fallen flag that served its home state and eastern pennsylvania. These four vessels were of bowes design, but in an internet search. The central railroad of new jersey classic streamliners. The list is now split into books focusing on the cnj and books with some cnj. Locating railroad employee records for genealogy american. Extra 2200 south may 1968 motive power of the jersey central by mike eagleson. Central rail road of new jersey photographic roster.
Ephraim railway, which connected its namesake cities in new jersey. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook 2nd. It is based on a reading railroad design first built in the mid1930s that became popular among the railroads in americas anthracite coal region. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of new. The central railroad of new jersey, also known as the jersey central or jersey central lines reporting mark cnj, was a class i railroad with origins in the 1830s. Illinois central illinois central all time diesel roster, compiled by tom parker. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. Blw baldwin locomotive works dcbge a davenport, cooperbessmer, general electric. Eastern railroad discussion official locomotive rosters.
Does anyone know that status of james kerrs locomotive roster book. Matter relating to these sec tions has been carefully collected, and the most striking incidents have been incorpo rated in the work in order that the book may have romantic as well as descriptive and sta tistical interest. The central railroad of new jerseys first 100 years 18491949. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. Elizabethtown and somerville railroad and the somerville and easton railroad. Prr, new brunswick, new jersey, 1963 pennsylvania railroad gg1 electric locomotive no. From a various sources, including books, magazines, other rosters, locomotive diagrams, web sites and email, i have compiled an all time roster of ic diesels. Edson uses the word dropped when the engine disappears from the record but he has no firm info. But the nysw is probably just small enough that an accurate alltime roster shouldnt be too difficult to determine. Easton and northern railroad, lehigh river bridge, spanning lehigh river, easton, northampton haer pa,48eato,7. Coal, commuters, and a comet published in the fallen flags remembered section of the winter 2010 issue of classic trains magazine. The delaware may well have been the first new locomotive purchased by the lv, but the lv technically came into existence, with the name lehigh valley railroad in 1853, and records indicate they had at least one locomotive on the roster in 1853 as construction began, before the delaware arrived 2 years later. According to randy houks railroad timeline, the first american rails are said to have been laid down at quincy, mass.
Central of new jersey tank locomotive model railroader, november 1934, page 9. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook, second edition by victor roseman. Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars 0 conrail, erielackawanna, central railroad of new jersey, and other railroads included among specially wrapped commuter coaches. For many railroads, such as the new york central, its nearly impossible to accurately list every locomotive ever owned by the company. Ingersollrand 6 cylinder model pr 300 hp starting tractive effort. The kirsten dunst look book fashion beauty award show dresses, oscar dresses, gala. The central railroad company of new jersey operated a main line between new york and scranton with numerous branches within the state of new jersey. The new company was created by railroad financier jay gould.
New york central system steam roster, 1944 introduction. A short jersey central freight train, led by a trio of f7as, rumbles through the oncebusy railroad. Media in category central railroad of new jersey diesel locomotives the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Steam locomotives and trains photographed in northern new jersey 19341937 robert k. The central railroad of new jersey began in the early 1800s as two small railroads. Central new jersey and lehigh valley color guide to freight and passenger equipment. Youll see alcos, funits, fm train masters and more, hauling fast freight. The central railroad of new jersey had several tugboats on their marine roster.
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