NYNJ Rail grant for expansion

I found this article dated April 6, 2012 that talks about a possible $14.48-million grant to expand freight operations, plus funding for three new low-emissions locomotives.
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/f ... ns-support

I know I posted this a while ago but does anyone know if theres any truth to this?

I'll believe it when the engine are on the property.

key word is possible..

Ðauntless wrote:I'll believe it when the engine are on the property.

Probably right but it would be nice to see some brand new equipment over there.

Dauntless,

No shots of the first float out of the 65 St floats bridges yesterday July 14th? I was I would of knew about this would loved to witness that. About time since they were refurbished in the late 90's

Wish I knew..

Wait they used the other float bridge?

Yup. Been working on them for over a year. They moved the offices down there as well.

I knew theoffices moved but was not aware of the float bridge operation, is this also temporary?

I think it is more a permenant move. They even changed the car float rails I believe to match the float bridge apron. Ironically though they put in a brand new pontoon at Bush terminal around Aug 2007. I think eventually the city would like to take the land near Bush Terminal. All the costumers could be moved to 65 St. I guess we'll have to see what develops with the new trackage near 39th. From an employee I heard the PA may put the operation for bid again, maybe have an interest but a new operator.