Recent content by njvike

How much do they weigh?

You could probably double that figure as this unused line runs all the way to Lakehurst. Ken

This is the second time in this area. The first was right in Chatsworth. They, the operative word, worked for NJ Transit and used the company vehicle to take the tracks that once were in Chatsworth. They also got caught :-)

Thanks for the update.

Good question. I'll find out and report back. Ken

If anyone is interested in joining a tour on where the Tuckerton RR ran, we will be meeting on 4/28 at 9:30 am in Whitings at the tracks near the Shoprite. Please contact me if you're interested in attending.

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean/story/7414083p-7309196c.html Bass River OKs miniature Tuckerton Railroad at park By ROB SPAHR Published: Thursday, April 19, 2007 BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP — After more than 100 years of waiting, Bass River Township will finally be connected...

Guy, Yes - Plenty of maintenance on those tracks will be required. Not just ballast either. We have heard from a very reliable source that Clayton will be using rail to ship once again. I has inquired about the tracks many years ago and a state worker, who was in the area, told me that...

I remember the group trying to use photoshop to straighten them out without any success. Too bad. It would have been nice. Here's another chance for before and after. Catch them working on the line cutting trees and vegitation down now and take pictures before they do the work. You will have...

Here's the latest from a railfan on one of our forums: "Learned at a meeting with the Ocean County Transportation Board last night: Mr. William Clayton, Jr. has confirmed that his company is planning to resume operation of sand trains from Woodmansie to Lakehurst. Service is planned to...

Guy, Spoke to some locals this morning but nobody can confirm what's going on. Currently there are two rumors. One is that Clayton, who currently owns the tracks from his sandpit up to RT539, I believe is going to start rail service. I here he has met with official with NJ Transit. The...

Guy, Some very interesting events occurring on the old CNJ Southern Division at Woodmansie. Not sure what the clearing is all about but I'm heading down there this morning to investigate: http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31458&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

This little railroad was sometimes mentioned in Beck's books. Here's a little article on it: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006611200325

Click here for details: http://sussexweb.com/Railroads/tower.pdf

Joe, Yes - that's the one. I stumbled on it by accident. It's a nice painting.