Bernardsville Freight Yard

[NJT4115]

In Bernardsville, I believe at one time there was a freight yard that was active up until about 2002 in the quarry. Does anyone know about the history of the yard or has any photos? Also, I believe back in the DL&W and the beginning of the E-L, there was a yard at the station, too, but correct me if I'm wrong

[R36 Combine Coach]

There was a freight house and team tracks west of the station (demolished 1977). The location was about the site of this power station.

[pumpers]

Here's a map link that shows it all, like NJT described.
http://library.princeton.edu/libraries/ ... ville.html Try 1909 Sheet 5. The passenger depot is on the east end of the map but not labelled. (also try Sheet 3). The 1923 and 1930 maps are not there (or blocked), even though they are listed. JS
JS

[NJT4115]

Never knew B-ville was such a big railroad town. Shame that its all gone now .

[blockline4180]

Never knew B-ville was such a big railroad town. Shame that its all gone now .

LOL, LOTS of towns all over the country were "big railroad towns" in the 1920's and 30's.... Remember, the interstate highway system had not been built and most freight all went by rail then!!

[SecaucusJunction]

And in some ways, we're headed back in that direction now......

[NJT4115]

And in some ways, we're headed back in that direction now......

There are too many NIMBYs in Bernardsville now for freight trains. People complain about the Arrows ALONE, so that would show what would happen if NS sent a 20 car train down the Gladstone with 2 D8s
Also, I keep hearing what sound like K5LAs, not the 46s or C5 horns, but more like something you'd find on a Genesis or a CSX AC4400CW on the line in the middle of the day. Could there be a new client on the line?

[R36 Combine Coach]

And in some ways, we're headed back in that direction now......

There are too many NIMBYs in Bernardsville now for freight trains. People complain about the Arrows ALONE, so that would show what would happen if NS sent a 20 car train down the Gladstone with 2 D8s
Also, I keep hearing what sound like K5LAs, not the 46s or C5 horns, but more like something you'd find on a Genesis or a CSX AC4400CW on the line in the middle of the day. Could there be a new client on the line?

Perhaps a non-revenue GP40?

[NJT4115]

And in some ways, we're headed back in that direction now......

There are too many NIMBYs in Bernardsville now for freight trains. People complain about the Arrows ALONE, so that would show what would happen if NS sent a 20 car train down the Gladstone with 2 D8s
Also, I keep hearing what sound like K5LAs, not the 46s or C5 horns, but more like something you'd find on a Genesis or a CSX AC4400CW on the line in the middle of the day. Could there be a new client on the line?

Perhaps a non-revenue GP40?

Possibly, but they'd probably send an ALP46 for equipment moves, but perhaps a ballast train?

[R36 Combine Coach]

That might make sense. A GP40 could have been assigned to move some passenger cars around too.

[NJT4115]

That might make sense. A GP40 could have been assigned to move some passenger cars around too.

Just heard what sounds like a geep heading backwards at 3:18 at Bernardsville. I don't know what direction it's moving.
Also, has the maintenance begun?

[R36 Combine Coach]

That might make sense. A GP40 could have been assigned to move some passenger cars around too.

Just heard what sounds like a geep heading backwards at 3:18 at Bernardsville. I don't know what direction it's moving.
Also, has the maintenance begun?

There's no freight customers on the section, so a non-revenue move seems it.

[nick11a]

There has not been any freights on the Gladstone since Reheis in Berkeley Heights stopped getting cars in 2009 or 2010. That could always start again one day should they wish. Witch and sidings are still in palce and NS would still serve them. But, it doesn't seem likely.

[NJT4115]

A non-revenue was one the G-stone today with a Comet IV heading east

[nick11a]

A non-revenue was one the G-stone today with a Comet IV heading east

Could be a test train or an equipment move. If a car or cab developed a problem, they could have removed it from the set.