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Re: NJT MLV EMU Procurement

 by Dcell ¦  Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:19 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: NJT MLV EMU Procurement ¦  Replies: 416 ¦  Views: 133267

Minimum 3 car length? Overkill for the Dinky.

Re: Ex-CNJ Geeps status

 by Dcell ¦  Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:04 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Ex-CNJ Geeps status ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 909

These pollution-spewing fossils need to be retired. I love the look of them but they pump out more pollution that any other type of diesel locomotive on the NJT roster.

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by Dcell ¦  Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:20 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration ¦  Replies: 6078 ¦  Views: 1521189

I don't mind watermarks, it's important to note who the photographer is. Much thanks for the excellent pix.

North Jersey article today

 by Dcell ¦  Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:17 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion: Fallen Flags, Trolleys, and Interurbans ¦  Topic: North Jersey article today ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 315

Re: Lower Boonton to become the Essex-Hudson Greenway?

 by Dcell ¦  Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:10 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Lower Boonton to become the Essex-Hudson Greenway? ¦  Replies: 63 ¦  Views: 8272

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by Dcell ¦  Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:58 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration ¦  Replies: 6078 ¦  Views: 1521189

Any updates or new pix? Thx.

Re: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

 by Dcell ¦  Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:06 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion ¦  Replies: 4777 ¦  Views: 652582

I noticed that all the tractor trailers and other sundries have been cleared away up to the building on southward ave. I wonder if this is all railroad property between the poles and building. Have they been storing their stuff for years on railroad property. If this is railroad property it makes f...

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by Dcell ¦  Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:05 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Proposes Adding New Service to Scranton ¦  Replies: 215 ¦  Views: 29400

I'm really curious about the upcoming project cost estimate from Amtrak. The NE Pennsy Rail Authority might have under-estimated the cost in its zeal to get a passenger train to Scranton. We'll know later this year and if this project makes Amtrak's list for future service.

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by Dcell ¦  Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:32 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Proposes Adding New Service to Scranton ¦  Replies: 215 ¦  Views: 29400

Surprising? No. But this project, if it advances, will be a more substantial and costly rebuilding than Brother Malski has stated. Does his rail authority have any money for rebuilding the Delaware River viaduct that it owns?

Scranton

 by Dcell ¦  Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:05 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Proposes Adding New Service to Scranton ¦  Replies: 215 ¦  Views: 29400

From the Pocono Record newspaper, the day after the August tour of the proposed Andover-Scranton route: "We completed the New Jersey side and looked at some potentially troublesome areas," said Cartwright. "We looked at some viaducts, two of which are in need of some repair, one of wh...

Re: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

 by Dcell ¦  Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:36 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion ¦  Replies: 4777 ¦  Views: 652582

He worries a lot about bridges and roads, have you noticed?

Re: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

 by Dcell ¦  Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:35 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion ¦  Replies: 4777 ¦  Views: 652582

Thanks for the info, CharlieL. A straight alignment is always optimal. I'm really impressed by how this railroad is being rebuilt.

Re: NJT - Expanding/Opening New Terminals?

 by Dcell ¦  Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:07 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: NJT - Expanding/Opening New Terminals? ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 1477

Hoboken overcrowded? There is only 1 Waterfront Connection train on weekdays when there used to be like 6.

Re: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

 by Dcell ¦  Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:40 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion ¦  Replies: 4777 ¦  Views: 652582

Bridge damage? Or something else on that segment that you observed today?

Re: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

 by Dcell ¦  Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:38 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion ¦  Replies: 4777 ¦  Views: 652582

Much thanks for the pix!

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