CP Croxton Question

nolifeCRchaser wrote: they arrested our jitney driver one night when he was trying to pick up a crew. I would have loved to put in that claim. "Waited 2 hours for ride due to jitney being arrested by NJ Transit." The best is when they drive into our yard and ask who were are and what we are doing.

"Croxton, can you have NS police come to the new yard for a tresspasser?"

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Non-railroaders and railfans are often very dense about whose tracks run where. I was at a fire on the east side of the River Line in Bogota, and the fire dispatcher directed NYSW to shut down service, even though their track was a 1/2 mile away.

Cooperstown DS called their local guy, who scoped and reported clear. DS squared away the fire guy. I'm sure his call sheet had an NYSW phone # and a (then) CR # and he called both. maybe the gas main and fiber optic people, too. Protecting his firefighters, but he should have a map with streets and the railroad?

That said, the jitney driver might have a decent case against NJT if he or she decides to sue. NJT has enough of its own property to protect, it doesn't need to interfere with CSX and NS people doing their jobs.

Here is a not so good right of way shot looking towards Utica Street. The guardrail on the right is where you can go to watch the trains.

I would like to railfan Utica Street one of these days. Is it in a good neighborhood where you don't have to worry about taking your life in your hands?

I wouldn't go there alone for any long stretch - it's a pretty isolated spot, being a good city block or two from 1&9. There's all kinds of trash and debris laying around - seems like a popular spot for teenagers to drink (or whatever).

CR80MAC wrote:I would like to railfan Utica Street one of these days. Is it in a good neighborhood where you don't have to worry about taking your life in your hands?

Aside from the authorities, you should not have a problem there in the mornings. As it gets closer to the afternoon and evening the locals come out and that is when you may run into problems. Also, for photography purposes, the light is better there during the morning hours. I have not seen much rail activity on monday and tuesday mornings, then again freight railroads do not run on schedules.