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Discussion of the CNJ (aka the Jersey Central) and predecessors Elizabethtown and Somerville, and Somerville and Easton, for the period 1831 to its inclusion in ConRail in 1976. The historical society site is here: http://www.jcrhs.org/

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 #1282833  by CNJ Fan 4evr
 
Does anyone know where GP7s #1523 and #1524 are located now? Last I knew the 1523 spent time on BR&W about 15 years ago. 1524 was at Boonton if I recall. Any updates are appreciated.
 #1282919  by Ken W2KB
 
CNJ Fan 4evr wrote:Does anyone know where GP7s #1523 and #1524 are located now? Last I knew the 1523 spent time on BR&W about 15 years ago. 1524 was at Boonton if I recall. Any updates are appreciated.
1523 is on the Cape May Seashore Lines, in operating condition. 1524 is in the URHS Boonton Yard facility, not in operating condition. Last year during the annual Transportation Heritage Festival 1524 was open for cab tours. This year's festival at Boonton will take place on Sunday, September 21st. If all goes as planned there will be an addition of live music this year by two bands, the Red Oak Country Boys who feature county songs from the 50s and 60s, and Girl Jam, who play a mix of acoustic-oriented music of several genres.