New Jersey By Train

[EE Broadway Local 18]

1) What's it like to railfan the (M&E) Line and is this the best way to/from Somerville? 2) Is Lake Hopatcong near a train station? (the lake itself)

[Jamaica Express 27]

I personally like the M&E its the 2nd busiest line in the system and you can catch plenty of trains running up and down the line and a great line to see almost any type of equipment MU's,Push-Pull's, diesel sets etc.(I would say Summit is one of the best spots for this) and any station east of that point

 

The best way to/from Somerville is via the Raritan Valley Line which is also a busy line during Rush Hour but nothing compared to the M&E

 

Lake Hopatcong station isn't too far from the lake itself, I know its down landing rd which is the road that goes to the station,but If you plan on going out there I would recomend having other things to do if you railfan this far out on the line due to the fact that service east of Dover is somewhat limited

[Pablo M 201 35]

Railfanning the M&E lines is good. Lots of fun and its usually busy on the main part of the line.

[EE Broadway Local 18]

Thank you for the replies and the advice. NJT has a good rail system which makes it easier to see some of New Jersey.