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  • Eire shop in Secaucus NJ?

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Discussion relating to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Erie, and the resulting 1960 merger creating the Erie Lackawanna. Visit the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society at http://www.erielackhs.org/.

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 #657963  by Pinewald Station
 
Talked to my 87 year old Dad this weekend and I asked about my Grandfather. My Dad thinks he worked for the Eire in a shop up in Secaucus NJ as a boiler man. Any info if that was an Eire facility back in the 20s,30s and or early 40s? Thanks for any info...Mike
 #658310  by mackdave
 
It is quite possible (probable) as the Erie had a Roundhouse in Secaucus. It was at the west end of the freight yard. I know, we still had "Boilermakers" working there when I was a Machinist's Helper in Croxton (as it is known)in 1972. A word of caution,you may have a conflict, as the DL&W also had a roundhouse in Secaucus,
 #658315  by Pinewald Station
 
Thank you for the unfo. Yes my Dad said there was a roundhouse there and a turntable ? I would love to see if there is somewhere to research employee records of the Eire.....