Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

Apparently the bridge at Wemrock Road is back in service. I saw one comment that it happens fairly frequently, and driving under it several times a week, I can believe that.

Perhaps D&RR might consider installing one of those sacrificial protective beams/girders that guard low bridges against vehicle strikes there at some point? If it really happens that often, paying for a couple of steel beams and a reinforced concrete foundation might end up being cheaper over time than having to reseat/repair/inspect/etc the bridge as needed whenever someone tries to drive a large vehicle underneath it.
Just a thought, as I'm not actually aware of how much those cost vs. reseating and inspecting a bridge.

There is already a sacrificial steel beam on the Englishtown road side of that bridge

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They had 2 for Woodhaven. Will be leaving Woodhaven shortly.

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South at DCS LAKEWOOD with 3 for Woodhaven at 11:06 am. 1888 leading with 752 behind it

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North at DCS LAKEWOOD 12:02 PM

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West through Freehold 1:18 PM

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According to one of the Facebook groups, there's a crane in Jamesburg for the bridge work.

Detours starting next week?

They had two for Woodhaven and will be going back nose to nose with the 1888 leading.

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Freehold Sec FB has #752 back in the Red Bank yard. Does this mean we see SA-31 on the Coast Line starting Monday/Tuesday?

CharlieL wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:48 am Apparently the bridge at Wemrock Road is back in service. I saw one comment that it happens fairly frequently, and driving under it several times a week, I can believe that.

It does happen alot like someone else said. Getting a grant to rework the bridge but there's a historical preservation issue. Most likely you'll see this bridge rebuilt long before any work past Lakewood's done.

RFRailFan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:47 pm Freehold Sec FB has #752 back in the Red Bank yard. Does this mean we see SA-31 on the Coast Line starting Monday/Tuesday?

We were supposed to start using NJT's southern yard this week but there’s a hiccup. Maybe next week. 31's time was supposed to be changed to get to church by noon. Runs were set to be M/W/T only.

AceMacSD wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:25 pm

RFRailFan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:47 pm Freehold Sec FB has #752 back in the Red Bank yard. Does this mean we see SA-31 on the Coast Line starting Monday/Tuesday?

We were supposed to start using NJT's southern yard this week but there’s a hiccup. Maybe next week. 31's time was supposed to be changed to get to church by noon. Runs were set to be M/W/T only.

Noon works! Can catch them at MP 5.1 during my lunch break!

Just heard from CR management, the 31 will start at noon to be at church by 3.

Hearing reports that Wemrock RD Bridge got very large safety beams with lights put on both sides. Anyone in the field try and report back with pictures.