I took photos of CNJ last train out of Lehighton in 1972. But what month was that ?
Last train was March 31, 1972
Eastbound hospital train with locos / cabooses etc.
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Last CNJ Train in Pennsylvania
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I finally found my old slides from March 31, 1972 depicting the last CNJ train out of Pennsylvania.
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What/when was the last CNJ passenger train in PA?
Bring back the Slumbercoaches!!
CarterB wrote:What/when was the last CNJ passenger train in PA?August 21, 1967
Train # 102
Departed 6:25 am
Arrived JC 8:32 am
89.3 Miles
Interesting to compare to CNJ 3306 (Oct 1966) Bay Head to JC
Depart 6:39 am
Arrive 8:31 am
59.7 mi