Heads Up:
I got a email reply from NJ Transit few days ago in regarding the Arrows III full retirement. They said in late 2024 (Things can change), they will retire all Arrows III entirely. I put in request to do a special run and they said we can arrange one but we need to have meeting and it'll be arranged. Once I get it setup, I will share with you all including railfans so everyone will have a last ride on Arrow III before it's fully retired.
I was told we cannot touch the NEC, ever which by means Amtrak says so.
My proposal:
The train will start at Hoboken then go all way to Summit for a photo stop then go to Gladstone and have a break then go back to Summit with select stations stops on Gladstone route for photo opportunities then go to Dover then stop at Morristown and have a tour at the M&E Railways facility and have lunch there. Afterwards, get back on train and go back to Summit then go to MSU for a half hour break and photo stop, afterwards, a final express back to Hoboken before the closing.
Make sense? I'm open to suggestions/ideas. I want to make it more fun and enjoyable.
Stay tuned.
Note: The retirement date they claimed is their proposal but I have feeling the date timeframe will change so nothing official at this time and also, this event is still pending waiting for approval which will take approx. 6-9 months of planning which I was informed by NJ Transit.
I got a email reply from NJ Transit few days ago in regarding the Arrows III full retirement. They said in late 2024 (Things can change), they will retire all Arrows III entirely. I put in request to do a special run and they said we can arrange one but we need to have meeting and it'll be arranged. Once I get it setup, I will share with you all including railfans so everyone will have a last ride on Arrow III before it's fully retired.
I was told we cannot touch the NEC, ever which by means Amtrak says so.
My proposal:
The train will start at Hoboken then go all way to Summit for a photo stop then go to Gladstone and have a break then go back to Summit with select stations stops on Gladstone route for photo opportunities then go to Dover then stop at Morristown and have a tour at the M&E Railways facility and have lunch there. Afterwards, get back on train and go back to Summit then go to MSU for a half hour break and photo stop, afterwards, a final express back to Hoboken before the closing.
Make sense? I'm open to suggestions/ideas. I want to make it more fun and enjoyable.
Stay tuned.
Note: The retirement date they claimed is their proposal but I have feeling the date timeframe will change so nothing official at this time and also, this event is still pending waiting for approval which will take approx. 6-9 months of planning which I was informed by NJ Transit.
https://amtraktimetable.com - Train Schedules and Dining Menus
https://transitriderproductions.com - My Travel Vlogger Blog site
https://transitriderproductions.com - My Travel Vlogger Blog site