Railroad Forums 

  • North Jersey Coast Line Thread

  • Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.
Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.

Moderators: lensovet, Kaback9, nick11a

 #1418329  by NJT4149
 
I searched Railroad.net and could not find a thread specifically for the NJCL; I decided to start this thread as a result. If there is a thread on the NJCL, please let me know and I will make sure to save it in my browser.

All ALP-45s on the Bay Head shuttles, including a Veterans unit (4534)
 #1418507  by NJT4149
 
There is an MMC test train on the line now; they will be going to RARE
 #1420486  by NJT4149
 
Equipment move bound for Bay Head with 4300 leading. They will follow the 10:46 westbound from Long Branch.
 #1420493  by NJT4149
 
MM08 went to Bay Head with 4300, a Comet V cab, 2 coaches, and 4303. Interestingly enough, they just went around the loop; they must've fixed the shopped car before MM08 got there...

All ALP-45s, except for a lone PL, are in the yard
 #1420686  by joesirr
 
Thanks for creating this thread, I listen quite a bit every day so I'll be chiming in.
 #1420907  by NJT4149
 
MM08 equipment move bound for Bay Head with 4205 leading 3 pieces of rolling stock
 #1421380  by NJT4149
 
MM08 went to Bay Head this past Sunday night with MP20B-3 #1004 leading

Train 2303 was cancelled today, which means Bay Head is down one consist. They will likely deadhead one down later on tonight.

PR-20 currently near WOOD interlocking with CSX 4408
 #1421971  by joesirr
 
Hi,
Anyone know where this detector is? "Milepost Four Point Zero". My Google fu isn't working today. Thanks.
 #1422047  by NJT4149
 
joesirr wrote:Hi,
Anyone know where this detector is? "Milepost Four Point Zero". My Google fu isn't working today. Thanks.
The detector you're referring to is the detector at MP E4.0; this detector is located somewhere near the Woodbridge station.
 #1422641  by NJT4149
 
There will be hourly service between Long Branch and Bay Head tomorrow due to the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Belmar.
 #1422719  by OportRailfan
 
joesirr wrote:...
Anyone know where this detector is? "Milepost Four Point Zero". My Google fu isn't working today. Thanks.
Milepost E4.0 - it's pretty self explanatory where its at. Hot bearing and/or dragging equipment detector.
 #1432455  by GSC
 
Driving a cab in the Asbury Park - Bradley Beach - Belmar area at night, I'm within sight or earshot of the NJCL most of the time. It's nice to spot an equipment move, away from the relative sameness of 8-car ML's and 4-car Comet trains. Growing up along the NY&LB, I saw so many changes since the late 50s. An equipment move is a nice change of pace. Fun to see a GP40 LHF blasting down to Bay Head dragging a single coach, or maybe a Comet, a ML, another Comet, and an electric loco (dunno why an electric would be brought to Bay Head and back) or maybe a 4-car Comet with a GP40 catching a ride on the tail end.

Pennsy K4's, Sharks, PA's, E-units, and the Doodlebugs, CNJ Trainmasters and Babies, RS3's, GP7's, GP40's, PC and Conrail E's, NJT Screamin' F40's and GP40's, PL42's, and Dual Powers, not to mention so many different kinds of coaches, and so many freights that used to run.

Great memories. A camera? Nope, never thought to bring one too many times, but I see them in my mind.
 #1434226  by NJT4149
 
The twin F40s made it down to Bay Head last night on the MM-08; here's a picture: https://flic.kr/p/UifJ8L" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The shuttle engines are 4508, 4528, and 4016. I only know one of the NYP direct engines, which is 4533
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 26