Hello,
I'm currently in pre-production for a film I'm making that revolves around an abandoned railroad. I was hoping someone could provide a list of existing branch lines and/or long sidings that are abandoned in the New Jersey area, specifically Bergen County. I need the rails to still be intact with various artifacts still in place (relay boxes, switch stands, etc) The rails can be overgrown, although the shoot will be taking place in the November/December timeframe when overgrowth will not be too much of an issue. I see posts for the Carlton Hill Station branch line, but I can't get a clear indication if it is currently being transformed into a rail trail. Also, the Northern Branch north of Northvale is an option. Further, pictures of the Greenwood Lake branch indicate abandoned rail that is still navigable. (I say navigable because I will be laying down dolly track for trucking shots.) Are there any other areas in the Bergen County area besides the three I've mentioned? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Cris
I'm currently in pre-production for a film I'm making that revolves around an abandoned railroad. I was hoping someone could provide a list of existing branch lines and/or long sidings that are abandoned in the New Jersey area, specifically Bergen County. I need the rails to still be intact with various artifacts still in place (relay boxes, switch stands, etc) The rails can be overgrown, although the shoot will be taking place in the November/December timeframe when overgrowth will not be too much of an issue. I see posts for the Carlton Hill Station branch line, but I can't get a clear indication if it is currently being transformed into a rail trail. Also, the Northern Branch north of Northvale is an option. Further, pictures of the Greenwood Lake branch indicate abandoned rail that is still navigable. (I say navigable because I will be laying down dolly track for trucking shots.) Are there any other areas in the Bergen County area besides the three I've mentioned? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Cris