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Viewing Album:  Track 2 westbound Signal Approach, MA-2 Heads West with Switched Tank Cars
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:6/21/2023 - 6/21/2023
Album Info:A sequel to the previous album, (MA-2 East on Track 2 with tank cars to switch). In this set MA-2 heads west to Manville, NJ Yard with switched tank cars in tow and ahs the westbound track 2 signal Approach. Reporting marks sources; RailSreve.com 2023-AAR Reporting Marks, Railcar Photos.com/CountReportingMarks.php .70-300mm telephoto lens used for some pictures. NORAC Signal information Cotton Valley rail Trail Club 11th Edition of NORAC Rules and used with their permission.
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Aspect Approach #1
Title:  Aspect Approach #1
Description:  70-300mm telephoto lens shot of Westbound Track 2 Signal, displaying the Aspect Approach. Steady Amber/Yellow over Steady Red. NORAC Rule 285, Name Approach, Indication; Proceed preapred to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Mediumn Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the engine passes the Approach signal. The signal mast to the left of track 2 e of westbound is for the NS Port Reading Secondary and where it connects to the NS Lehigh Line shown here. y
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:44:53 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 2
Aspect -Approach #2
Title:  Aspect -Approach #2
Description:  A second 70-300mm telephoto lens of westbound track 2 signal, displaying aspect Approach. Information listed in the first photo is the same for here.
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:45:35 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 2
Aspect -Approach #3
Title:  Aspect -Approach #3
Description:  A third 70-300mm telephoto lens shot of aspect Approach, westbound track 2, NS Lehigh Line. west view. Information listed in first photo for description.
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:46:15 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 2
Switched tank cars and westbound
Title:  Switched tank cars and westbound
Description:  A 70-300mm telephoto lens shot of MA-2 (CSX 4405) long hood forward and west on track 2. They have finished switching tank cars and now enroute to Manville, NJ yard. Engineer is visible (right side).
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:48:05 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  30   Comments: 4
MA-2 Operating Long hood Forward
Title:  MA-2 Operating Long hood Forward
Description:  A second 70-300mm telephoto lens shot as MA-2, continues west on track 2 operating long hood forward. Engineer is visible in the cab (right side)
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:48:46 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  30   Comments: 4
"On The Curve"
Title:  "On The Curve"
Description:  Ma-2 passing the self storage facility, on the curve and partial view of the old station (left side and under ongoing renovations).
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:49:28 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  29   Comments: 4
"On the Curve 2"
Title:  "On the Curve 2"
Description:  Second shot of MA -2, on the curve passing between the old station (left side) and self storage facility (right) . A nice view of CSX 4405 long hood to cab (conductor's side).
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:50:28 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  27   Comments: 2
Passing the old CNJ Station
Title:  Passing the old CNJ Station
Description:  MA-2, operasting Long Hood Forward passes the old CNJ Station( currently under renovation) .
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:51:22 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  31   Comments: 4
Throttling Up and RCRX 1633
Title:  Throttling Up and RCRX 1633
Description:  A close up shot of CSX 4405 (long hood to cab-conductor's side), and some exhaust showing . First tank car RCRX 1633, RCRX= Reagent Chemical & Research Old station seen (left side).
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:52:14 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  33   Comments: 4
RCRX 1636 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  RCRX 1636 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Second tank car, RCRX 1636. RCRX= Reagent Chemical & Research. east view
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:53:52 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 2
RCRX 1248
Title:  RCRX 1248
Description:  Third tank car, RCRX 1248. RCRX= Reagent Chemical & Research. East View.
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:54:40 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 2
TILX 112112 A Unique Number and IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  TILX 112112 A Unique Number and IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Fourth tank car TILX 112112, TILX= Trinity Industries Leasing. A unique number
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 2:55:39 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 2
TILX 110115
Title:  TILX 110115
Description:  Fifth tank car, TILX 110115. TILX= Trinity Industries Leasing
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:00:56 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 2
RCRX 1319
Title:  RCRX 1319
Description:  Sixth Tank car , RCRX 1319. RCRX= Reagent Chemical & Research
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:01:53 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 2
Smoke Cloud 1
Title:  Smoke Cloud 1
Description:  An exhaust cloud is seen as MA-2 is passing the westbound track 2 signal not seen (left side) of the train.70-300mm telephoto lens used.
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:03:36 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  36   Comments: 6
Smoke Cloud 2
Title:  Smoke Cloud 2
Description:  A second 70-300mm telephoto lens shot as MA-2, continues with its "Smoke Cloud" and westbound. Passing the westbound track 2 signal which is now displaying Red/Red, NORAC Rule 291 Stop & Proceed. Stop the proceed at Restricted Speed until the entire train has cleared all interlockig and spring switches, (if signal is an interlocking or CP signal and the leading wheels have; 1) Passed a more favorable fixed signal, or2) Entered non signaled DSC territory . NORAC= Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee.
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:04:53 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  22   Comments: 2
Smoke Cloud 3
Title:  Smoke Cloud 3
Description:  A third 70-300mm telephoto lens shot of MA-2 continues with exhaust smoke which makes for good shots. Track 1 and 2 westbound both dispaly Red/Red NORAC Rule 292, Name Stop Signal Indication STOP. NS Port Readin Secondary is seen to the left of MA-2. Valley Interchange Track is seen (right side) off track 1
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:05:42 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  31   Comments: 4
Smoke Cloud 4
Title:  Smoke Cloud 4
Description:  A fourth 70-300mm telephoto lens shot of MA-2 , passing the NS Port Reading Secondary (left side ) in exhaust and heading to Manville, NJ Yard. Last shot taken
Photo Date:  6/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/27/2023 3:06:43 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  34   Comments: 6

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