Brighton Local Posted August 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2008 I vacationed in Manalapan, NJ for a couple of days. Earlier today, my friend ran into the store to grab some stuff for a BBQ, I took a stroll across the Street, and took some shots of this Freight Line. This intersection is Route 9 and Taylors Mills Road. The Freight Line, I was told is active and usually runs by Wednesday evenings. Its only a diesel engine and the most 4-5 cars behind my freind had told me. Conrail?:confused: Zachary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted August 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 2, 2008 I heard Freehold and I had to stop. Zach man ur right near my door!!! Yes it's owned by Conrail (well now CSX) and it runs only on Wednesday evenung when Traffic is low in downtown Freehold because when the rail operated during friday afternoons, there was always an accident (due to no gates.) (NJT) wanted to use it for the M.O.M. line but it has been taking out of plan due to it crossing the battlefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted August 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 2, 2008 Real nice pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted August 2, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 2, 2008 Very neat. Just from the photos i can tell its active. I really like that underpass shot. - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earle Baldwin Posted November 22, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2008 Hi, Zach. To piggyback on Trizzy's post, the job which serves this line runs out of Browns Yard in Old Bridge. He uses the Amboy Secondary as far west as Jamesburg and then switches to the Freehold Secondary. A big event on this line is the annual Browns Yard Santa Train which operates on a Saturday a few weeks before Christmas. Usually consisting of two units and a caboose, he departs Browns for arrival at the old Pennsy passenger station in Freehold around Noon. After visits with Santa, the train then operates to Jamesburg with another stop to see Santa before returning to Browns. The equipment is usually quite festive with a big wreath, candy canes and tinsel adorning the consist. Santa rides the lead unit and it's a blast for everyone. My little boy and I chased him all the way last year and got some great video. I'll post the date of this year's event as soon as I find out when it is. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted November 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2008 This reminds me of the bay ridge line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earle Baldwin Posted November 22, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2008 The 2008 Browns Yard Santa Train will run Saturday, December 13th. Earle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted February 24, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2009 Just found this thread and have some photos of the line to share with you all this is my hometown line so I try to catch the train when I can but it usually conflicts with my schedule. I'll start with some real freight on the branch: http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1450622 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1450626 Some Santa Train photos: http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449557 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449562 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449574 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449576 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449605 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted February 24, 2009 Just found this thread and have some photos of the line to share with you all this is my hometown line so I try to catch the train when I can but it usually conflicts with my schedule. I'll start with some real freight on the branch: http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1450622 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1450626 Some Santa Train photos: http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449557 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449562 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449574 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449576 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1449605 Thanks for reviving this thread I started some time ago. Beautiful shots man! Love ConRail!:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted February 24, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks, the schedule has changed alot recently so its been hard catching it, it will show up almost any day except Saturday as there is no crew call Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted February 25, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 25, 2009 Nice pics, the both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted February 25, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted February 25, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2009 The track is not CSX owned by the way its Conrail Shared Assets, power can be either CSX or NS and if were lucky a unit still in CR blue. The operation of the line is any day of the week, there is no set schedule for any line out of Browns Yard it changes depending on customers needs. The line actually continues to Farmingdale where it crosses the Southern Secondary old CNJ now CSAO freight line and would have continued on to the the NY&LB(now NJT NJCL) where it connected in Manasquan. Shots from where the Freehold Industrial Track as its now called ends. http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1481627 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1481629 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Kreszl Posted February 25, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 25, 2009 Hello Everyone, Here are some photos I took of Last years Santa Train in Freehold. http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424457 http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424458 http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424502 http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424460 http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424465 http://erickreszl.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1424470 Here are a couple photos I took of the Okerson Rd Crossing where the line goes out of Service. http://www.rxrsignals.net/New_Jersey/Freehold/Okerson/ Enjoy, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted February 26, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks ! Man that reminds me of the R8 newtown section all overgrown. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted February 26, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2009 They ran today and after getting word, I headed down to where they were laying over and watched them switch. Here are some shots. They are all in order including watching them switch. http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504521 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504522 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504523 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504524 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504526 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504527 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504528 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504532 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504536 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504538 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504539 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1504540 I know its alot and there are some more on the site! enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted February 26, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 26, 2009 Neat! - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted February 26, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 26, 2009 Yup would have loved to chase them all the way to South Amboy but I had class to the east while they were going west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted March 5, 2009 Share #19 Posted March 5, 2009 Well today my class ended early and I had sometime so I decided to head home for lunch on my way I stopped by Freehold and saw this sitting there, rushed home got my camera forgot about lunch. http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512046 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512048 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512050 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512051 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512052 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512053 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512054 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512055 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512056 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512057 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512080 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512087 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1512088 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #20 Posted March 14, 2009 Followed them today finally! Started in Manalapan and followed them to Freehold then all the way back to Sayerville. Here are some photos: http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521814 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521819 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521820 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521821 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521827 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521829 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521837 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521839 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521854 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1521858 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 14, 2009 Share #21 Posted March 14, 2009 Very excellent! The last photo shows some REALLY old buildings, do you know what those are/were? Also, wow, that track has to be bare minimum for operating, at least it looks that way!:eek: Are they ever going to use composite or concrete ties with CWR you think? The engines look like freight versions of the (NJT) diesels used on the bay head section. Cabs & short hood end look very similar, aside from the added HVAC unit on top! :cool: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #22 Posted March 14, 2009 That was the old Helmetta Snuff(tobacco product I believe) Mill in Helmetta New Jersey(obviously named for the town). That was a GP38-2 leading the train today we usually get them along with the GP40-2's. Most NJT Geeps actually started life as a regular freight GP40 except for the CNJ units which were always built for passenger service. As for the track between Freehold and Jamesburg where it connects with the Amboy Secondary, it is a 10mph Max operating Speed, once on the Camden and Amboy(original name for what is now Amboy Secondary) its 35mph. The tracks would be rebuilt between Freehold and Jamesburg if the NJT MOM line is ever built as it would use this segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 14, 2009 Share #23 Posted March 14, 2009 That was the old Helmetta Snuff(tobacco product I believe) Mill in Helmetta New Jersey(obviously named for the town). That was a GP38-2 leading the train today we usually get them along with the GP40-2's. Most NJT Geeps actually started life as a regular freight GP40 except for the CNJ units which were always built for passenger service. As for the track between Freehold and Jamesburg where it connects with the Amboy Secondary, it is a 10mph Max operating Speed, once on the Camden and Amboy(original name for what is now Amboy Secondary) its 35mph. The tracks would be rebuilt between Freehold and Jamesburg if the NJT MOM line is ever built as it would use this segment. Camden & amboy, now there's a name i recognize!:eek: Thanks for the clarification on the locomotives. I really hope that rail extension is constructed, but first protect some of the sites from developers so they don't go tearing down cool old stuff worth saving! :cool: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted March 28, 2009 Share #24 Posted March 28, 2009 Another round, forgot to post the last two! Its been running on a Friday and Monday Schedule lately. Anyway here are the photos from yesterdays chase. http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543528 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543530 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543531 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543535 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543538 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543544 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543550 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543555 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543560 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543562 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543564 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543566 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543587 http://kaback9.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1543591 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 28, 2009 Share #25 Posted March 28, 2009 Have you ever seen the dash 9-4x on that line? - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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