by GSC
I've always been a fan of maps. Just to look at them mostly. Fascinating info. Sure beats a little GPS box on my dash any day.
Once upon a long time ago, while in high school, I was doing a history project on local railroads. I needed some info, such as track layouts at junctions and such, so I wrote to CNJ asking if any maps were available. Maybe a week later, I received a couple cardboard tubes with maps enclosed! The man who sent them wished me luck on my project.
I had junction maps of Red Bank, Long Branch, Matawan, Farmingdale, Sea Girt, Bay Head, even the Atlantic Highlands pier layout. Great to-scale maps with measurements, almost like copies of blueprints.
Is there a source of maps like these online? I've looked but can't seem to find the detailed maps I once had from CNJ. Satellite shots are okay, but I prefer maps.
I know there are map nuts like me out there. What have you found?
Thanks!
Once upon a long time ago, while in high school, I was doing a history project on local railroads. I needed some info, such as track layouts at junctions and such, so I wrote to CNJ asking if any maps were available. Maybe a week later, I received a couple cardboard tubes with maps enclosed! The man who sent them wished me luck on my project.
I had junction maps of Red Bank, Long Branch, Matawan, Farmingdale, Sea Girt, Bay Head, even the Atlantic Highlands pier layout. Great to-scale maps with measurements, almost like copies of blueprints.
Is there a source of maps like these online? I've looked but can't seem to find the detailed maps I once had from CNJ. Satellite shots are okay, but I prefer maps.
I know there are map nuts like me out there. What have you found?
Thanks!
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