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BarryC

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You know what we need ? We need a really good, detailed road map, like the kind they used to give out at gas stations, from the 1930s. That way Father Beck's description of where things were would make more sense. The one little problem I have with his descriptions (besides the fact that they can be really vague sometimes) is the old route numbers and roads mentioned merely as "that new concrete road that runs from XX to XX", or whatever. A good detailed map from his time period would be great.
Oops, gotta go upstairs to supper.
Thanks,
Barry
 
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BarryC

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That's what I was thinking about- Ebay. Whenever I read a chapter out of one of Father Beck's books, I think how I would like to follow in his footsteps to get to the location he's talking about. But usually the route numbers are so different from the ones I know.
BEHR655 said:
Barry,

I've been bidding on some on Ebay. I keep getting out bid though. I did get 1942 and 1946 maps on Ebay.

Steve
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BarryC

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Really? Wow. I had forgotten. I vaguely remember now that you mention it. So I just thought of it again. LOL Well now I want to get one. I never did. That's too funny. Thanks for reminding me. haha
bach2yoga said:
You're funny, Barry. You're the one who gave me the idea!!! :p
Renee
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bach2yoga

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BarryC said:
Really? Wow. I had forgotten. I vaguely remember now that you mention it. So I just thought of it again. LOL Well now I want to get one. I never did. That's too funny. Thanks for reminding me. haha
bach2yoga said:
You're funny, Barry. You're the one who gave me the idea!!! :p
Renee
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Shakes head, we're gettin old, Barry! ;) Bet press-on Karl has a better memory than both of us put together, lol!

Renee
 
Ben Ruset

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When Beck talks about the "new highway that cuts through the pines like a ribbon" he means Rt. 70.

Becks directions are generally horrendous. I don't think that an old road map will help out that much. That said, I will try to find some newer road maps to add to the site.
 
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Route 70 was built in the late 30's but was called route 40. It was changed to route 70 in the 40's. In the town of Marlton and Medford the Philadelphia, Marlton & Medford RR tracks were removed in 1932 and route 40 was built where the tracks were located. All of the cement bridges along route 70 have engraved in them route 40. The problem is that about 10 years ago the state put guard rails in front of every bridge and it blocks the route 40 engraving.

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BarryC

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Yes. That's where you get into State highways versus U.S. highways. The 40 we know today is a U.S. highway. What is 70? If it's a State Highway, then we had two route 40s, one a State and one a U.S.
Interesting.
BEHR655 said:
It is also interesting that the Rt 40 we know today was in existence at the same time.

Steve
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In Cherry Hill and Marlton route 40 originally went down Old Marlton Pike through Main Street in Marlton, and at the Pine Grove Church it turned toward Medford. It was named route 40 there in 1928. But once 70 was built it was named John Davidson Rockafeller (spelling?) hwy. (Route 40)

Guy
 
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bach2yoga

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Here are some links for another map, and some railroad info that I thought was interesting.
Renee

Nautical chart for NJ, 1780s:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?X64A117C6

train wrecks 1833-1899:

http://www.geocities.com/transit383/wrecks.html

Freight yards of NJ:

http://www.geocities.com/transit383/yards.html

Moveable railroad bridges in NJ:

http://www.geocities.com/transit383/bridges.html


Color light signal rules for Central RR of NJ:

http://raildata.railfan.net/cnj/SigRules54/CNJSignalRules54.html

Passenger Schedule of Central Railroad of NJ:

http://home.att.net/~mforder/RAILROAD.htm
 
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Renee,
Great Rail Road stuff, I know Ken (NJVike) will enjoy viewing it also. I am planning a Rail Road outting for sometime this spring, I was thinking about it and I know it would be a fun day. I will be buzzing about Ocean County over time to refresh my memory. I'll post details down the road.
Jersey Jim
 
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JerseyJim said:
Renee,
Great Rail Road stuff, I know Ken (NJVike) will enjoy viewing it also. I am planning a Rail Road outting for sometime this spring, I was thinking about it and I know it would be a fun day. I will be buzzing about Ocean County over time to refresh my memory. I post details down the road.
Jersey Jim
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Great, I can't wait! We had planned one this past spring with Jeff D, (who is now spending his days in exile doing parodies), but it got derailed (ha!)
Can't wait!
Renee
 
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BarryC

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Renee,
Great stuff you've been posting. Your second link below doesn't work for some reason. It's the link for some interesting maps requiring MrSID (which, the way, is a viewer I really like).
Barry
bach2yoga said:
Here's a 1944 railroad map I won on ebay, I've posted the picture in my railroad album:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?A169627C6

Also, here is a link for some other interesting maps, requiring MrSid.
Renee

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?gmd:1:./temp/~ammem_Odpn::

SUBJECTS
New Jersey--Maps.
Railroads--New Jersey--Maps.

Postal service--New Jersey--Maps.

Post roads--New Jersey--Maps.

Canals--New Jersey--Maps.

United States--New Jersey.
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I won this on ebay yesterday. Can't wait until it gets here.

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BEHR655 said:
I won this on ebay yesterday. Can't wait until it gets here.
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Nice find Steve! The key is where it says "And Other Principal Roads."

Guy
 
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