by rcbsd45
The NYS&W made a trek down the seldom used Passaic("AC") Branch today. The mission was to retrieve the 29 grey trash hoppers that have been in storage since before winter 09/10. The power today was the NS 5293(which was fortunately heading east). The cars will eventually be used by a trash customer on the Hawthorne/Paterson NJ border. The most interesting part of this move was coupling the cars in 3 different pieces as they shoved back down the branch. This resulted in a rare and unusual daytime move across US Highway 46 causing a considerable backup of traffic. Tor those with memories, this is the branch that used to lead to Garden State Paper, which has since been closed(and razed). The crew was the WS-2. Six Axle locomotives are prohibited on the branch. Here are some images from the move.
Shoving the first cut of cars across Market Street:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069065
Shoving across Boulevard to make the next coupling:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069067
Now the fun part: Crossing and blocking Route 46 while they make the last hitch and do the brake test:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069068
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069066
Back at Market Street as the crew gingerly makes its way back out to the main line:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069060
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069061
Re entering the mainline just west of PC, in Saddle Brook:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069062
And finally, at Mayhill Street, the est end of the yard as they place the cars in position for eventual delivery to the customer as they need them.
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069063
That's it for now. Enjoy and Stay Safe !
RCB
Shoving the first cut of cars across Market Street:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069065
Shoving across Boulevard to make the next coupling:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069067
Now the fun part: Crossing and blocking Route 46 while they make the last hitch and do the brake test:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069068
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069066
Back at Market Street as the crew gingerly makes its way back out to the main line:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069060
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069061
Re entering the mainline just west of PC, in Saddle Brook:
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069062
And finally, at Mayhill Street, the est end of the yard as they place the cars in position for eventual delivery to the customer as they need them.
http://rcbsd45.rrpicturearchives.net/sh ... id=2069063
That's it for now. Enjoy and Stay Safe !
RCB
I know I'm getting old... My insurance company sent me only half a calendar this year!