P1310057 RR Coupler detail (small) copy.JPG
Our Historical Society has a knuckle that is purported to be from a train that travelled the Williamstown Railroad (NJ). I have been unable to identify its age or manufacturer from several web searches. I would like to make sure it came from the same period during which the railroad existed. From the location it was found, it is suspected to be from a section of the Williamstown Railroad ROW that ran through Sicklerville, NJ. This proximity to the railroad is the only thing that ties it to this line. The Williamstown Railroad was in operation from October 21, 1812 when regular passenger service started, to sometime after 1834 when the section from Williamstown Junction to Williamstown was taken up as part of the PSRL merger. We would like to know any details that can be found about the coupler and the period of time that it was in use. There appears to be a number cast into the rearmost part, but it is unreadable. From the little bit of searching I have done, it appears that the most distinguishing portion of the knuckle is the pointed rear section (see photos). Thanks for any information you might provide.
Jack Jennings, President
Historical Society of Winslow Township
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