Delaware and Raritan River Railroad-General Discussion

Bracdude181 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:00 am Oops. Forgot to mention.

Looks like the two for Woodhaven are Plywood loads. First time I recall seeing plywood shipped to them by centerbeam. Usually they get those big portions by boxcar...

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I've seen sheet goods before, This one OSB sheathing. Two center beams. https://youtu.be/U8ZTTwVHiME?si=SFaOr7mppnOLoXtX&t=772

South at DCS LAKEWOOD 10:20 AM

752
1888
4 Woodhavens

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West through Freehold 12:30 pm

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South at DCS LAKEWOOD 10 AM. 752 and 7 Woodhavens

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No 1888? This is probably the first run out of Jamesburg since the reconnection (that I know of) where 1888 and 752 weren't paired to some degree on the train

North at DCS LAKEWOOD 11:23 PM

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Train appears to have parked on the South Wye Leg in Farmingdale...

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Probably because they were doing crossing repairs in Freehold.

Train still sitting in Farmingdale?

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East through Freehold 8:45 am

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South at DCS LAKEWOOD 9:55 AM

1888
752
4 Woodhavens.

Still don't see why they have 2 engines for such a small train.

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North at DCS LAKEWOOD 11:05 am

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West through Freehold 12:25 pm

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Bracdude181 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:00 am South at DCS LAKEWOOD 9:55 AM

1888
752
4 Woodhavens.

Still don't see why they have 2 engines for such a small train.

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They run two engines for a couple of reasons. One , it speeds up switching out Woodhaven since they don't have to run down to the run around track, and second , they like to run short hood forward for better visibility.
Jim Hurley

Also means they don't tread on Cross Street, a big bone of contention among locals. I'm reasonably sure D&RR management would have taken that into consideration.