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by rvrrhs
cjl330 wrote:The track between Market St. and Faitoute Ave. in Kenilworth has been cleared of all brush, debris and vehicles. The track gang will begin removing the old rails and ties next week. They are going to resurface the right of way, and then they will put in all new ties and rails.Are you sure, cjl330? I was just through there last night, and all the vehicles and fences were still in place between Market St. and Faitoute. Same with the first 100 yards or so beyond Market St. heading towards the A&P.
-Alan Binenstock
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by cjl330
The trucks from the oil co. are still parked between Michigan Ave. and Faitoute Ave. The track between Michigan Ave. and Market St. has been cleared. The fence you see on Market St. is the one for Josephs Trucking. The gate is still there, but there is now brand new track right on the other side of it. According to the track gang, all of the businesses in the area have been very cooperative.
by AndyB
Going off topic for a history lesson.
Kenilworth was once served by a 1 3/4 mile trolley line.
Starting at Westfield Ave. North on Valley Rd. (Grand St.) to Beachwood Ave. to Colfax St to Maplewood Ave. to P.R.W. crossing Faitoute Ave. to Michigan Ave. then crossing R.V.R.R. to Kenilworth Blvd. (New Orange Blvd.) to 20th. St.
Operated 1907 till 1924 when replace by bus
The P.R.W. can still be found between Maplewood and Faitoute, look for it between the houses accross Faitoute from the gas station where Michigan Ave. begins.
Kenilworth was once served by a 1 3/4 mile trolley line.
Starting at Westfield Ave. North on Valley Rd. (Grand St.) to Beachwood Ave. to Colfax St to Maplewood Ave. to P.R.W. crossing Faitoute Ave. to Michigan Ave. then crossing R.V.R.R. to Kenilworth Blvd. (New Orange Blvd.) to 20th. St.
Operated 1907 till 1924 when replace by bus
The P.R.W. can still be found between Maplewood and Faitoute, look for it between the houses accross Faitoute from the gas station where Michigan Ave. begins.
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by RVRR Resurrected
i like the darkness even though those other bands we're before my time lol
rvrrhs wrote:njt4172 wrote:I meant specifically those particular bands that The Darkness pays tribute to. Personally, I like Floyd best myself.rvrrhs wrote:njt4172 wrote:RVRR Resurrected,I must agree, that's a great avatar.
Nice Avitar!!! I want something similar to that!!!
Steve
Off-topic, I didn't know The Darkness had a new album on the way. Fans of 70s/80s hard rock (Queen, AC/DC, Def Leppard, etc.) will really like The Darkness. Their first album from a couple of years ago was awesome!
Don't forget that more 1970's hard rock bands include Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd.... My favorite being the Floyd....
Steve
by rvrrhs
Maybe before your time, but timeless...
RVRR Resurrected wrote:i like the darkness even though those other bands we're before my time lol
rvrrhs wrote:njt4172 wrote:I meant specifically those particular bands that The Darkness pays tribute to. Personally, I like Floyd best myself.rvrrhs wrote:njt4172 wrote:RVRR Resurrected,I must agree, that's a great avatar.
Nice Avitar!!! I want something similar to that!!!
Steve
Off-topic, I didn't know The Darkness had a new album on the way. Fans of 70s/80s hard rock (Queen, AC/DC, Def Leppard, etc.) will really like The Darkness. Their first album from a couple of years ago was awesome!
Don't forget that more 1970's hard rock bands include Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd.... My favorite being the Floyd....
Steve
-Alan Binenstock
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by rvrrhs
AndyB wrote:Going off topic for a history lesson.Do you have a scanned image of a map of this somewhere?
Kenilworth was once served by a 1 3/4 mile trolley line.
Starting at Westfield Ave. North on Valley Rd. (Grand St.) to Beachwood Ave. to Colfax St to Maplewood Ave. to P.R.W. crossing Faitoute Ave. to Michigan Ave. then crossing R.V.R.R. to Kenilworth Blvd. (New Orange Blvd.) to 20th. St.
Operated 1907 till 1924 when replace by bus
The P.R.W. can still be found between Maplewood and Faitoute, look for it between the houses accross Faitoute from the gas station where Michigan Ave. begins.
-Alan Binenstock
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by AndyB
Sorry about that, I usually write everything out as I realize some of us are here to learn, as am I.
P.R.W. = Private Right of Way
Most trolley cars in this area of Jersey ran in the street but ocassionally they ran alongside the road or through a field on a right of way they owned or leased which would seperate from all other traffic. The Private Right of Way.
At the north end (dead end) of Maplewood the trolley turned right towards Faitoute went onto the private right of way.
P.R.W. = Private Right of Way
Most trolley cars in this area of Jersey ran in the street but ocassionally they ran alongside the road or through a field on a right of way they owned or leased which would seperate from all other traffic. The Private Right of Way.
At the north end (dead end) of Maplewood the trolley turned right towards Faitoute went onto the private right of way.
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