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PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 11:08:36 2010 After rolling south along Second Street, paralleling the NJCL, I came upon Sadowski Park and beach on the shore of Raritan Bay and the mouth of the Raritan River. Very nice place for views, and very nice place to photograph trains!! Let's take a look!!To get to Sadowski Park, for those wishing to check out this spot, once you come out the parking lot for Perth Amboy Station, head straight south on Second Street, about 4 long blocks, which parallels the right of way through an short area of industries and what appeared to be "chop shops", past a school and right ahead is the beach and park. Here is what Sadowski Park and Beach has to offer a railfan, and just in case you drive here, parking is available once you make a left at the sign "City Of Perth Amboy - Public Parking"....... Raritan River Bridge....... East side.....  West side.....  Goin' Black & White......  The swing bridge span.....  The south end of the bridge and home signals at Essay Interlocking (South Amboy Junction)......  Northward automatic signals governing the block ahead by Perth Amboy Station, typical Conrail-styled tri-light signals mounted on a former Pennsy-style signal bridge......  UH OH!!! Sorry Fishbowl!! I had to do this to you!! Coming eastward across the Raritan River Drawbridge, Track 2 is Train #7244, Long Branch to NY Penn, armed to the teeth with MLVs, ALP-46 #4610 and 9 MLVs, Cab #7050 west end......         As, only briefly, the quiet returns, we admire the peacefulness at this spot, the sun shining bright, and a beautiful day this was...... Sun over the Raritan River......  But the "thunder" returns, as #7253, NY Penn to Long Branch, thunders across the span, MLV Cab #7024, 10 cars and ALP-46 4612 shovin' em across on Track 1......       Entering Essay Interlocking (South Amboy Junction).......  Clear of the Raritan River Drawbridge.......  And with #7253's departure, now we must depart!! Thanks for coming along folks, I hope you all enjoyed!! Maybe one day I will luck out here and catch one of the several Conrail freights that ply the line here between Browns Yard and Oak Island!! One day!! Until then, enjoy the rest of your weekend, folks!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by kp5308 on Sun Jan 17 11:22:48 2010, in response to PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 11:08:36 2010. Kewel.....I'll be getting down there soon enuff! When we visit my wife's family up in Union I make a stop for some shootin' & that bridge is on the list.... |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 15:31:07 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by kp5308 on Sun Jan 17 11:22:48 2010. It is a very nice spot, you will not be disappointed!! What would have been better is if I got lucky to catch one of the freights Conrail runs there, between Browns Yard in South Amboy and Oak Island and the Chemical Coast Secondary along the NJ Turnpike. Someday I will get it!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 19:05:25 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by kp5308 on Sun Jan 17 11:22:48 2010. BTW, if ever you need directions to get there, email me!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Jan 17 20:52:51 2010, in response to PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 11:08:36 2010. Nice shots, Paul. I don't mind those things as long as they are not on the RVL. :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jan 18 09:18:52 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Jan 17 20:52:51 2010. Thanks, man!! If I was an NJT guy, the NJCL looks like a line I would enjoy much!! If had the choices, your line would be a pick, next to the NEC, NJCL and Main/Bergen. Boonton and M&E look boring!! lol |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Mon Jan 18 09:50:09 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jan 18 09:18:52 2010. The NJCL is rough during the summer months, believe me. |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jan 18 10:00:19 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Mon Jan 18 09:50:09 2010. Hmmmmm.....partying drunks to Asbury Park, Manasquan, Long Branch, the ghetto crowds of Perth Amboy......aahhhh nothing unlike a average Stamford Local!! :-D |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Mon Jan 18 11:20:29 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jan 18 10:00:19 2010. Try getting the drunken assholes off at the low level platforms on a multilevel set when you have 3 guys working a train with 9 cars open, and the PA not working in all of the cars. See how much fun you have dealing with the people after they miss their stops. :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Neil Feldman on Mon Jan 18 12:39:31 2010, in response to PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jan 17 11:08:36 2010. Paul, you gave me an idea next time I go to NJ in April! Very nice buddy! |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Jan 19 10:56:36 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Neil Feldman on Mon Jan 18 12:39:31 2010. Thank you much. Neil!! And hey if you need directions to reach the Perth Amboy train station or the bay/river beach by the bridge, drop me an email anytime, unless you know how to drive there already or will be taking the train to get there. If you take the train, and wish to go by the beach side by the bridge, just walk parallel to the tracks out the parking lot and straight southward down Second Street, about 4 long blocks, and you will see the entrance to the beach. Drop me a line if you are driving or need any info otherwise, buddy!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Jan 19 10:58:02 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Mon Jan 18 11:20:29 2010. Sounds like the "overnighter" I worked off the extra board on the NH Line 2 weeks ago!! We had the spatula all ready!! :-D |
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Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!! |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Jan 19 10:58:39 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS : A Stopover in Perth Amboy - Part II, Raritan River!!, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Jan 19 10:58:02 2010. Only difference is our high level platforms, but still it is adventurous enough!! |
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