Central railroad of new jersey locomotive roster books

Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. With the publication of the locomotive roster of the milwauk. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. 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. Edson uses the word dropped when the engine disappears from the record but he has no firm info. Youll see alcos, funits, fm train masters and more, hauling fast freight. The book presents a roster of the railroads steam locomotives as of dec. Does anyone know that status of james kerrs locomotive roster book. The central railroad of new jersey classic streamliners. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook by.

There was a similar runaway in the mid1960s bear with my fading memory from that long ago on the central railroad co. Currently, class and unit rosters are only available as downloadable. The list is now split into books focusing on the cnj and books with some cnj. This new york central system steam locomotive roster appeared in alvin f. Central rail road of new jersey photographic roster. These four vessels were of bowes design, but in an internet search. Central railroad of new jersey railroad books for sale. Prr, secaucus, new jersey, 1965 pennsylvania railroad gg1 electric locomotive no. Central railroad of new jersey g4s class pacific 462 1.

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. 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. Locating railroad employee records for genealogy american. Blw baldwin locomotive works dcbge a davenport, cooperbessmer, general electric. Easton and northern railroad, lehigh river bridge, spanning lehigh river, easton, northampton haer pa,48eato,7. Central railroad of new jersey news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2019 learn how and when to remove this. The collection primarily consists a set of incomplete minutes of parent, predecessor, and subsidiary companies. New york central runaway story trains magazine trains.

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. 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. Central of new jersey tank locomotive model railroader, november 1934, page 9. Central railroad of new jersey products 20 sort by. It was prepared by bill jernstrom of fort wayne, indiana, and originally appeared in railroad magazine in 1944. Spiral bound paperback, plastic coated covers, 11x8. The roster is reproduced with the permission of carstens publications, inc. Read about the central railroad of new jersey in a pdf of the article. Extra 2200 south may 1968 motive power of the jersey central by mike eagleson. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of. 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.

Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of new. The central railroad of new jersey began in the early 1800s as two small railroads. Alcoge ingersoll rand box cab 300 hp switcher manufactured by. 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. Questions on jersey central colors classic toy trains. 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.

This second edition opens flat on desk or worktable. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive plans postwar power. 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. The new company was created by railroad financier jay gould. Four of these tugboats are known to have serviced the bronx terminal.

Shop online for 38 jersey central model train locomotives at discounts up to 49%. In the distance, one of the shay steam locomotives used on industrial street trackage is visible. Jersey central cnj steam cnj, central of new jersey. New york central system steam roster, 1944 introduction. Jun 25, 2012 read about the central railroad of new jersey in a pdf of the article. 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. The most popular jersey central model train locomotives brands include atlas, bachmann, bowser manufacturing co. History proves the motive power on the new york central always kept pace with, and often was the leader, in the industry. The central railroad of new jersey had several tugboats on their marine roster. 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. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook, second edition by victor roseman. Illinois central illinois central all time diesel roster, compiled by tom parker. Jersey central cnj steam cnj, central of new jersey, crr. This diagram book contains an overview of the cnjs steam engines in their final years 19451954.

Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook. The central railroad of new jersey has gone by a number of different names from cnj to jersey central, and the aforementioned moniker. It was one of the more important anthracitecarrying railroads, with important commuter and terminal facilities in the new york area. Ingersollrand 6 cylinder model pr 300 hp starting tractive effort. 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. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook 2nd. 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. 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. Media in category central railroad of new jersey diesel locomotives the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. The cnj was born in 1849 when the two railroads consolidated. Sandy hook was a military base, fort hancock, and more land was now. Coal, commuters, and a comet published in the fallen flags remembered section of the winter 2010 issue of classic trains magazine. Elizabethtown and somerville railroad and the somerville and easton railroad. Since then, numerous railway companies have come and gone, with many mergers occurring along the way.

Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook, postwar power. Buy central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook by victor roseman paperback online at lulu. 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. Staufer, steam power of the new york central system, volume 1 1961, pages 214221.

Colorful diesels from lehigh valley railroad, central railroad of new jersey. The central railroad of new jersey acquired the entire route in 1889. 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. I have the 2012 copy but it does not appear that a 20 edition ever came out. According to randy houks railroad timeline, the first american rails are said to have been laid down at quincy, mass. Hobbylinc carries 38 jersey central model train locomotives at discounts up to 49% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam n, and diesel z.

The central railroad of new jersey jersey central chapter. 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. Cnj d, exbm, arhs owned, faux cnj, f7b, 12383, 7, 94000. 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. The central railroad of new jersey, also known as the jersey central or jersey central lines. Prr, new brunswick, new jersey, 1963 pennsylvania railroad gg1 electric locomotive no. Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars trains. Central railroad of new jersey whippany railway museum. Cnj central rail road of new jersey locomotive roster. Contributor picks by date by photo album by location by map by railroad by locomotive model. It was absorbed into conrail in april 1976 along with several other prominent bankrupt railroads of the northeastern united states. Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars 0 conrail, erielackawanna, central railroad of new jersey, and other railroads included among specially wrapped commuter coaches. 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. The locomotive in the foreground is a ge 3power boxcab.

The central railroad of new jersey was a classic fallen flag that served its home state and eastern pennsylvania. But the nysw is probably just small enough that an accurate alltime roster shouldnt be too difficult to determine. 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. A short jersey central freight train, led by a trio of f7as, rumbles through the oncebusy railroad. Only two of the railroads steam locomotives were preserved. Eastern railroad discussion official locomotive rosters. Ephraim railway, which connected its namesake cities in new jersey. Nj transit unveils six heritage commuter cars trains magazine. A conventional steam locomotive has a cab for the engineer and fireman behind the firebox at the rear of the boiler. The central railroad of new jerseys first 100 years 18491949. Central new jersey and lehigh valley color guide to freight and passenger equipment. Diesel ho is the most popular of the 4 jersey central model train locomotives categories, then diesel n, and steam n. If you are seeking a specific title you know the name of, it is easier to just enter some of the words.