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Viewing Album:  CNJ REMNANTS
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:8/13/2013 - 5/7/2014
Album Info:Remains of CNJ RR Line in Neshanic Station, NJ , a section of Hillsborough Township, NJ Somerset County. Picturs taken of another CNJ branch Lakewood, NJ January 2014. Additional pictures taken May 7,2014, in Jackson. Lakewood, and Toms River Townships, Ocean County, NJ.This portion of the line has not been used for quite some time.
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Fractured
Title:  Fractured
Description:  Southwest view, note cracks in this picture,
Photo Date:  1/16/2013  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:24:11 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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A Trestle in the Woods
Title:  A Trestle in the Woods
Description:  Trestle that formerly wnet over the road in Neshanic Station sits on the old right of way
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:47:49 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
Can't Run Trains
Title:  Can't Run Trains
Description:  This is the other abutment for the trestle shown a pervious picture. Part of bridge showing through the trees.
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:48:15 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
Still Holding UP At Age 96
Title:  Still Holding UP At Age 96
Description:  Date of 1917 inscribed into concrete abutment of bridge.
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:48:41 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Still Here
Title:  Still Here
Description:  Close up of date inscribed on bridge abutment
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:49:35 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  51   Comments: 0
Holdin' Up Alot Of Weight.
Title:  Holdin' Up Alot Of Weight.
Description:  This bridge is the former Lehigh Valley RR line which is still used today. Water below bridge is theSouth Branch of the Raritan River
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:50:00 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  83   Comments: 2
Bridge Still Stands,
Title:  Bridge Still Stands,
Description:  part of the bridge still stands, line no longre used. South Branch of the Raritan River is below bridge
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:50:22 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  52   Comments: 0
Built Tough
Title:  Built Tough
Description:  Another view of the bridge that spans the Raritan River. Note rust on the bridge
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:50:51 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  52   Comments: 0
Rusted And Still Standing
Title:  Rusted And Still Standing
Description:  Another view of the bridge and South Branch of the Raritan River from the last photo.. Note building in background
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:51:19 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  63   Comments: 0
Trestle, No Trains
Title:  Trestle, No Trains
Description:  Close up viwe of the trestle on the former CNJ Right of Way. Trestle is rusted and has been on the former right of way for quite a while
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:51:45 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
A Grand Olde Place
Title:  A Grand Olde Place
Description:  Another view of the Neshanic Station (Front).
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:52:09 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Old Stations Still Have A Purpose
Title:  Old Stations Still Have A Purpose
Description:  Another front view of the Neshanic Station. Looks to be occupied
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:54:07 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
Where Trains Once Went
Title:  Where Trains Once Went
Description:  Former Right of Way,part of station on left side in photo.
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:54:39 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
Station Lives On
Title:  Station Lives On
Description:  Neshanic Station still stands today. Trains haven't gone by in along time. Nice to see the station intact.
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 9/24/2013 7:55:06 PM
Location:  Neshanic Station, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Views:  80   Comments: 2
Milepost 61
Title:  Milepost 61
Description:  The original milepost is the one with yellow paint on the numbers. New milepost next to it.
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:18:58 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  112   Comments: 2
Old & Worn
Title:  Old & Worn
Description:  Closeup view of the milepost. Note rust and peeling paint as well as pin below the number holding it in place.
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:20:09 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
Been Here A Long Time
Title:  Been Here A Long Time
Description:  Close of Milepost 61, northeast view. Support pole for newer MP 61 to right of original milepost
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:22:11 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
Need Paint & Repairs
Title:  Need Paint & Repairs
Description:  Another view of the previous photo, showing the milepost and base, note fracture, rust
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:26:21 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
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Views:  42   Comments: 0
Used And Desolate
Title:  Used And Desolate
Description:  View of track looking southwest. In the distance there are two rr ties "X" indicating a bumper stop.To left in photo appears remains of a second track at one time
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:28:15 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Track
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Views:  67   Comments: 1
Old And new Mileposts
Title:  Old And new Mileposts
Description:  Similar to the previous photo. Bottom of original MP has white paint. Note old and new mileposts.How long the CNJ MP remains is not known.
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 10:32:53 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Track
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Views:  54   Comments: 0
Still Standing Guard
Title:  Still Standing Guard
Description:  Signal, view is northbound on Whitesville Road, Toms River Township, formerly (Dover Township). The track here isn't used anymore.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:31:41 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
Missing Flashers?
Title:  Missing Flashers?
Description:  The flashers have were removed at some time. This is also Whitesville Road looking south. Border of Jackson Twsp. and Toms River Twsp.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:32:39 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
A Good Place To Hide
Title:  A Good Place To Hide
Description:  Close up view of the previous photo. Perhaps small birds would make this a nest.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:33:13 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
Signal Relay Box
Title:  Signal Relay Box
Description:  This is one of two signal relay boxes still standing. Both are made by Union Switch & Signal Company Swissvale, PA. These boxes have identical doors on the other side as well. They are on concrete bases.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:33:54 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  56   Comments: 0
U.S.& S. Co.
Title:  U.S.& S. Co.
Description:  Close up of the previous photo, showing the initials of Union Switch & Signal Company.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:34:33 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Signal
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Views:  50   Comments: 0
Still Standing After All These Years
Title:  Still Standing After All These Years
Description:  Southerly view of previous photo. Note padlock on the door handle.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:35:08 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  56   Comments: 0
Two In A Row
Title:  Two In A Row
Description:  This is the second Union Switch & Signal box at this location, southerly view .Whitesville Road in the background.This box also has a padlock on the door handle
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:35:45 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  54   Comments: 0
Built To Last
Title:  Built To Last
Description:  This view is looking north. Signal Relay box from previous photo. Door handle padlocked
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:36:31 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  38   Comments: 0
A Mystery?
Title:  A Mystery?
Description:  Cover is chained and padlocked. I don't know what this was used for, possibly electrical. Note light rust.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:38:35 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  60   Comments: 1
Power Provider
Title:  Power Provider
Description:  View of the back of a battery box. Location is Whitesville Road, Jackson Township, NJ. Note vent pipe
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:39:13 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
A Strong Box.
Title:  A Strong Box.
Description:  Front View of the battery box from last photo. Note padlock on the hasp. Rust isn't that bad considering being exposed to all types of weather.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:39:55 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Views:  41   Comments: 0
Still Visible And In Place
Title:  Still Visible And In Place
Description:  This may have been either a spur or siding at one time. I don't know what business may have been here in the past.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:40:31 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Old Siding
Title:  Old Siding
Description:  Looking east from the previous photo. I would like to thank Colin, who owns the business at this location for allowing me to take these two pictures.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:41:08 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
Hidin' In The Woods, No Camoflague
Title:  Hidin' In The Woods, No Camoflague
Description:  New MP 62 and CNJ MP 62 in the background.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:41:50 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  83   Comments: 0
A Nice Find In The Woods.
Title:  A Nice Find In The Woods.
Description:  Close up of CNJ MP 62 looking east. A nice find. This is the second Milepost like this I have found in this area. MP 61 as well in previous photos..
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:42:28 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  75   Comments: 1
Hidden Treasure.
Title:  Hidden Treasure.
Description:  Another view, westerly direction of CNJ MP 62. Notice white paint on base and yellow for the MP.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:43:07 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
A Missing Link ?
Title:  A Missing Link ?
Description:  Looking east two ties block the tracks.Note missing piece of rail here. Trains use track east of here also a run around. MP 61 in the distance in left side of photo.
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:43:44 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
End Of The Line
Title:  End Of The Line
Description:  Another view of the crossed ties. CNJ MP 61 on the left side of photo in distance. Looking easterly direction .
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:44:32 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  94   Comments: 0
"X" Marks The Spot
Title:  "X" Marks The Spot
Description:  Close up ties 'X' across the tracks. Looking west towards Whitesville Road. Note small Pine Tree growing in the middle of the track
Photo Date:  5/7/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:45:04 PM
Location:  Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
NJTR 904
Title:  NJTR 904
Description:  Caboose on display at former CNJ Terminal in Liberty State Park.
Photo Date:  11/7/2014  Upload Date: 11/7/2014 3:42:25 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Views:  74   Comments: 0

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