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Gordon Fuller

 by kilroy ¦  Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:41 pm ¦  Forum: Morristown & Erie Rail Operations ¦  Topic: Gordon Fuller ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 5635

In case some here did not see the news in the Penn Central forum, Gordon Fuller passed away.

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Re: The Pascack Valley Line Thread

 by kilroy ¦  Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:47 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: The Pascack Valley Line Thread ¦  Replies: 437 ¦  Views: 195853

It's not so much about time but convenience.

The coveted one seat ride is about people not having to get their fat arse out of their seat before their final destination, especially if it is hot or cold outside.

Re: Mystery Photo

 by kilroy ¦  Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:22 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Mystery Photo ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 10211

The river looks completely different though. I know rivers change over time but the two are very different. The mountain contours are not that unique as to be definitive.

Re: History of the Allentown, PA train service.

 by kilroy ¦  Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:04 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: History of the Allentown, PA train service. ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 7097

For photos, there are the VCNJ Morning Sun books. There is also a book Railroads to Allentown (or something like that). I think it was put out by The Railroad Press or maybe a local historical society. I have the book at home.

Re: Union Pacific Office Car Special in NJ?

 by kilroy ¦  Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:32 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Union Pacific Office Car Special in NJ? ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 5167

Will they go out the Bergen or Main Line?

Re: South Jersey

 by kilroy ¦  Wed May 30, 2018 1:42 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: South Jersey ¦  Replies: 1530 ¦  Views: 316526

Nice catch bob. Don't see many "Taco Belles" around here.

Re: Train Missing From Website/App Schedule

 by kilroy ¦  Wed May 23, 2018 12:23 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Train Missing From Website/App Schedule ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 5866

Transit must have seen your post. :P

Re: Are Tripods Allowed at Princeton Junction?

 by kilroy ¦  Thu May 10, 2018 1:31 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Are Tripods Allowed at Princeton Junction? ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 7775

I seem to recall when the whole photo ban thing was repealed the statement was tripods were OK but had to be out of the way of customers.

The railfan photo letter from Warrington in this forum does not mention tripods.

Re: North Jersey Coast Line Thread

 by kilroy ¦  Mon May 07, 2018 1:31 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: North Jersey Coast Line Thread ¦  Replies: 388 ¦  Views: 97957

Per Sully on the MARC equipment thread:

4100 is already gone. It left Sunday night.

Re: Kansas City Southern de Mexico in New Jersey

 by kilroy ¦  Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:39 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: Kansas City Southern de Mexico in New Jersey ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 4420

Most of the one's I see have been painted by "artists."

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by kilroy ¦  Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:35 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration ¦  Replies: 6084 ¦  Views: 1526197

I don't know about that. I've often referred to him as an animal, a member of the mule family to be more specific.

Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration

 by kilroy ¦  Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:21 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Lackawanna Cutoff Passenger Service Restoration ¦  Replies: 6084 ¦  Views: 1526197

True but one benefits an animal most hate while the other benefits well connected consulting firms. Remember, it cost alot to but a NJ politician.

Re: Scans: three PRR items-- all? 1950s

 by kilroy ¦  Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:05 pm ¦  Forum: Pennsylvania Railroad ¦  Topic: Scans: three PRR items-- all? 1950s ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3614

North Rahway closed sometime in the 80's. I use to take pictures there all the time in high school in the late 70's

Re: South Jersey

 by kilroy ¦  Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:02 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: South Jersey ¦  Replies: 1530 ¦  Views: 316526

CSX C759 had 8800 horsepower and three cars.
A little under powered I'd say. :wink:

Re: CMSL Cape May (NJ) Seashore Lines Non-Passenger Operatio

 by kilroy ¦  Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:46 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: CMSL Cape May (NJ) Seashore Lines Non-Passenger Operations ¦  Replies: 606 ¦  Views: 166008

I just don't see any advantage to any of the groups but the URHS. All the others would need to direct resources I'm sure they desperately need for their current operation to build a museum far away from their current location. You can't get people to visit one and then the other. Except for a couple...

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