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And G1 finally moves!
Title:  And G1 finally moves!
Description:  Though the work began at 7 a.m., it is already 3 p.m. as the 100-ton crane finally lifts G1 into the clear. It too will be shipped to a steel fabricator for refurbishing.
Photo Date:  9/14/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 2:53:16 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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CSX 5417
Title:  CSX 5417
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Photo Date:  11/3/2007  Upload Date: 2/13/2008 8:59:02 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Ed Lewis Jr.
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Locomotives:  CSX 5417(ES44DC)
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New Column Tops
Title:  New Column Tops
Description:  Newly fabricated column extensions have been delivered primed and pre-assembled from the steel fabricator. These will be bolted in place atop the repaired columns, effectively raising the finished height of the structure by approximately 2 feet. This reduces the risk of tall vehicles hitting the bridge when passing beneath, and also allows for less ballast weight on the bridge as less ballast is required between the bridge itself and the track.
Photo Date:  11/5/2007  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 10:53:01 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Extended Column
Title:  Extended Column
Description:  This column at Central Avenue has been extended with a new top. Note the 'button head' bolts to give the appearance of the old rivet heads, along with a new top flange angle on the beam, and the new curved piece atop the beam (lovingly dubbed 'pork chops' by the workers).
Photo Date:  11/5/2007  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 10:53:30 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Abutment Work
Title:  Abutment Work
Description:  The top course of abutment stone is being removed and stored so that the wingwalls can have a level added to them. The gap here will be the location for a concrete pour that will function as a new bearing area for the girders. The concrete will be formed using a special casting liner designed for this job that creates the look of the old stones. The grey concrete, once cured, will be stained and sealed to match the stone around it.
Photo Date:  11/5/2007  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 10:54:19 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Nice Clean Brownstones
Title:  Nice Clean Brownstones
Description:  After a thorough cleaning, the original color of the abutment stones comes through. All the remaining stones will also be cleaned, and the new concrete faux stone will be stained to match the original for a seamless appearance.
Photo Date:  11/5/2007  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 10:54:51 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Rebar
Title:  Rebar
Description:  Once the first course of stones is removed on the abutment and the backwall is demolished, galvanized reinforcing studs are drilled and grouted 12 inches into the remaining walls. These steel rods will be the anchors for the reinforcing bar cage that will eventually be in the new concrete abutment top. The florescent caps are to prevent people from injuring themselves if they were to slip and fall on the exposed rebar ends.
Photo Date:  12/31/2007  Upload Date: 1/2/2008 8:36:27 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Form Liner
Title:  Form Liner
Description:  A custom-made resin casting of the face of the original stones is installed against the forms so that the new concrete, when it is poured, will resemble the stones.
Photo Date:  12/31/2007  Upload Date: 1/2/2008 8:41:03 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Abutment Pour
Title:  Abutment Pour
Description:  The contractor has poured the new top portion of the abutment and removed the formwork, revealing the look and texture of the new concrete 'stones' at New Street. This concrete will be architecturally stained to match the surrounding stones after all pours are complete. The remaining rebar will be used to reinforce the final pour for the backwall.
Photo Date:  12/31/2007  Upload Date: 1/2/2008 8:42:33 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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New Abutment Details...
Title:  New Abutment Details...
Description:  Green spray paint highlights the centerlines of the bearing castings and new girders to be installed shortly atop the new abutment pour. Note how at the bearing locations the pour was adjusted to simulate protruding 'bearing stones'.
Photo Date:  12/31/2007  Upload Date: 1/2/2008 8:42:00 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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NJ TRANSIT Track Department Cranes
Title:  NJ TRANSIT Track Department Cranes
Description:  NJ TRANSIT cranes working to remove the old Track 1 to make way for new concrete ties to eventually become final Track 1 after the bridge work is complete.
Photo Date:  1/16/2008  Upload Date: 8/6/2008 3:16:02 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Track Gang
Title:  Track Gang
Description:  An American Model 830 crane works on the out-of-service #1 Track to build the structure for what will become Track 1 at the end of the project.
Photo Date:  1/16/2008  Upload Date: 8/6/2008 3:17:32 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Locomotives:  NJT C1(MoW Equipment)
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5438 Approaches
Title:  5438 Approaches
Description:  NJ TRANSIT train 5438 approaches from the West on Track 2 as viewed from the track swing at the west end of the work site. Concrete ties in the foreground are laid for the permanent structure of Track 1 upon completion of work.
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:51:49 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Central Ave...Ready for Ballast!
Title:  Central Ave...Ready for Ballast!
Description:  Central Ave Bay 1 is finally ready for ballast as workers put the finishing touches on the ballast mat. Note how it is tucked into the steel caps on each girder. To the left is refurbished girder #1, to the right is new Girder #2. Pretty similar, right? And-no worries-that the paint will be touched up as needed before work is complete.
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:57:01 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Damp-Proofing
Title:  Damp-Proofing
Description:  Thick, black tar is used for damp-proofing the back of the newly-poured concrete backwalls. It is applied ahead of the 'lifts' of backfill used to bring the roadbed back to grade after completion of the backwalls. Lifts are one-foot deep dumps of backfill material, compacted using a mechanical compactor ahead of the next lift (marked by the orange lines on the backwall).
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:55:59 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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"Gentle there!  Down we go!"
Title:  "Gentle there! Down we go!"
Description:  The ironworkers are close to completing the installation of the floor beam panels on New Street Bay 1.
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:55:11 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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New Street Floor Panels
Title:  New Street Floor Panels
Description:  The contractor decided to approach steel erection using prefabricated panels as opposed to individual floorbeams. Here, one of the final panels for Bay 1 is being guided into place by the ironworkers.
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:55:29 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Waterproofing & Ballast Mat
Title:  Waterproofing & Ballast Mat
Description:  A photographic study in contrast, the blue waterproofing (bottom) is sprayed on as a 2-part liquid primer/finisher and once cured is a thick, tough skin protecting the steel beneath. To protect the new waterproofing from the ballast, a tough rubberized mat (top) is laid atop the cured waterproofing before the bridge is covered with ballast.
Photo Date:  2/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/28/2008 3:56:35 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Floor Beams - Nice and New!
Title:  Floor Beams - Nice and New!
Description:  Liberty Street looks a lot better now--the brand-new floor system is in place atop refurbished columns. The girder to the left is original, the one to the right is new...can you tell the difference?
Photo Date:  7/18/2008  Upload Date: 7/18/2008 11:45:43 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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The Liberty Street Hump!
Title:  The Liberty Street Hump!
Description:  What appears to be a hump over Liberty Street at MP 23.51 is only temporary--the track crews will tamp and raise the approaches between the bridges to provide a level run through the work zone as a temporary shoo-fly around the construction.
Photo Date:  7/18/2008  Upload Date: 7/18/2008 11:45:07 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Just ahead of the Swing
Title:  Just ahead of the Swing
Description:  95-degree summer heat (and 70% humidity) surrounds the progress of NJ TRANSIT'S track department as they drape new temporary track along the alignment of Bay 1. This track will be in regular service in just 3 days. The roller-coaster profile will be aligned perfectly by Monday morning's rush hour. Pardon the blurry photo; heat waves take their toll!
Photo Date:  7/18/2008  Upload Date: 7/18/2008 11:43:48 AM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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West Swing
Title:  West Swing
Description:  The western end of the Track 1 swing to the north around the worksite. The spiker on the left is on old Main Track 1, to be removed to allow the bridge work to continue. Concrete ties are for the new Track 1 which will be located in that position at the completion of work.
Photo Date:  7/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/22/2008 2:04:42 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Like the Old Days
Title:  Like the Old Days
Description:  Crews cut and bolted the relay rail where needed during the outage. Note the bond on the rail head for the signal system.
Photo Date:  7/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/22/2008 2:04:11 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Ready for Stage 2!
Title:  Ready for Stage 2!
Description:  Workers inspect the new structure and track alignment at the conclusion of Stage 1 work. Note the height difference between the old and new structures: raising the bridge reduces the amount of ballast necessary to support the track, and therefore reduces the weight on the bridge. The extra height also provides greater underclearance (and less bridge hits) for vehicular traffic like fire trucks and tractor-trailers. During Stage 2, the older bridge to the left will be demolished, and a new bridge will be constructed in the location visible here.
Photo Date:  7/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/22/2008 2:05:39 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Passing the Work
Title:  Passing the Work
Description:  NJ TRANSIT train 5419 rolls west on Track 2 through the work area, making noise. The new track is to the far left; photographer is standing on the track that will be removed for the next stage of work.
Photo Date:  7/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/22/2008 2:03:29 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Locomotives:  NJT 4006(PL42-AC)
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And just like that...
Title:  And just like that...
Description:  NJ TRANSIT track crews, in one full weekend of work, have shifted Track 1 to the northernmost alignment through Plainfield. In the distance is the newly-renovated Plainfield Station and a tamper making some adjustments to the new alignment. Tracks 1 and 2 now straddle the work area. Note how smooth the new alignment is, especially compared to the unfinished track in previous photos!
Photo Date:  7/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/22/2008 2:02:15 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Loud & Dusty
Title:  Loud & Dusty
Description:  Jackhammering, regardless if it is by hand or machine, is a brutal job.
Photo Date:  8/20/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 3:19:44 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Steelwork
Title:  Steelwork
Description:  Column 3 on the west side of Central Avenue has been extended and is ready to accept G3 once the new abutment seat is poured in the background. All 40 columns, 10 at each bridge, will be extended in a similar manner.
Photo Date:  8/20/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 3:21:59 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Backwall Demolition
Title:  Backwall Demolition
Description:  A worker uses a robotic arm jackhammer to demolish the old backwall, making way for stone removal and the pouring of a new abutment seat and backwall for the new steel.
Photo Date:  8/20/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 3:22:39 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Ready for Rebar
Title:  Ready for Rebar
Description:  Once the backwall is demolished, workers carefully remove all other stones down to the second course to prepare for the new, concrete abutment seats. This one is ready to be drilled to accept the reinforcing anchors.
Photo Date:  8/20/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 3:26:47 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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New Track
Title:  New Track
Description:  NJT track forces have done their usual stellar job building new track atop concrete ties in Bay #2. This is functioning as track 2 for now, but after the work is complete on the last 2 bays, this will be track 1, and the current temporary Track 1 in Bay 1 on the right will be removed, leaving an access road along the mainline.
Photo Date:  11/20/2008  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 1:49:16 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Working the Swing
Title:  Working the Swing
Description:  Temporary rail and ties are laid aside the new main track at Madison Avenue in Plainfield as the track crew tamps and realigns rail at the east end of the track swing.
Photo Date:  11/20/2008  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 1:58:36 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Rail Heater at work
Title:  Rail Heater at work
Description:  Part of the challenge of installing welded rail in chilly temperatures is that it must be heated to a neutral temperature to provide a reasonable range of forces in the rail at various operating temperatures. Visible below this Teleweld machine is the propane burner heating the rail, in this instance, to about 130 degrees so that the workers in the distance can fit bolts when the rail is the right length.
Photo Date:  11/20/2008  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 1:57:08 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Making noise...
Title:  Making noise...
Description:  NJT train 5721 blasts west through the work area as NJT track forces put the finishing touches on newly built track with new rail. The train is on the temporary track to the north that will be removed at the end of the project.
Photo Date:  11/20/2008  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 1:46:50 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Locomotives:  NJT 4219(GP40PH-2B)
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Up and Away
Title:  Up and Away
Description:  Despite the rain, the contractor is removing old girders at Madison Ave, MP 23.28, to stay on schedule. G4 comes up just as intended as the rain pours down, with G5 waiting its turn behind.
Photo Date:  11/24/2008  Upload Date: 11/25/2008 2:02:54 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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The Twist...
Title:  The Twist...
Description:  Using a 'tagline' tied to the east end of the girder, workers gently twist the girder so that it can be lowered between the bents for shipment.
Photo Date:  11/25/2008  Upload Date: 11/25/2008 2:03:27 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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NJTR #5419
Title:  NJTR #5419
Description:  NJ TRANSIT train #5419 bound for Raritan passes the worksite with NJT PL42AC 4003 and 6 new high-level coaches. New bridge, new locomotive, new cars...the result of investments and forward-thinking planners at NJ TRANSIT and the State of New Jersey.
Photo Date:  11/25/2008  Upload Date: 11/25/2008 2:04:15 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Locomotives:  NJT 4003(PL42-AC)
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All Loaded Up
Title:  All Loaded Up
Description:  G4 and floor panels from Bay 4 are all loaded and ready for shipment to the scrapyard. Each trailer is carrying approximately 16 tons of steel.
Photo Date:  11/25/2008  Upload Date: 11/25/2008 2:05:39 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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NJT 4303
Title:  NJT 4303
Description:  NJT GP40-2 4303, a Juniata rebuild of an ex-Conrail, exx-NYC GP40, pauses while shoving the work train east through the site to pick up rail.
Photo Date:  11/25/2008  Upload Date: 11/25/2008 2:06:36 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Locomotives:  NJT 4303(GP40-2)
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The First Track Swing
Title:  The First Track Swing
Description:  The first "track swing" is in place. "Track Swing" is a term used by the railroad when an existing track is re-routed to allow maintenence on the existing roadbed or structure. Here, Track 2 (the Southernmost track) has been 'swung' to Bay 4, which was empty after the railroad downsized in the 1970's. Bay 4 is hosting trains again for the first time in more than 40 years as part of the construction.
Photo Date:  3/11/2009  Upload Date: 6/7/2007 2:17:31 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Track Swing Overview
Title:  Track Swing Overview
Description:  NJ TRANSIT tsain X545 moves West on Track 1 through the swings in the distance, and in the foreground, progress is evident. In Bay #2, visible counting from right to left (North to South), the former Track #1 has been removed, and st`cked atop itself to allow for the bridge work to begin.
Photo Date:  3/11/2009  Upload Date: 6/7/2007 2:40:53 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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 Train #5426
Title:  Train #5426
Description:  NJ TRANSIT train 5426 approaches the work zone running 'wrong main' on Track 1 due to track work to the west. In the foreground is what will soon be Track 2; to swing the track, the existing swing will be unbolted, and the track shoved into place and aligned straight. All trains will use Track 1 during the work period.
Photo Date:  3/18/2009  Upload Date: 3/18/2009 2:17:10 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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Future Track 2
Title:  Future Track 2
Description:  The track department has laid the ties and rails for the permanent alignment of Track 2. Note Plainfield Station in the distance.
Photo Date:  3/18/2009  Upload Date: 3/18/2009 2:16:48 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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The Last of the Welding
Title:  The Last of the Welding
Description:  Ironworkers weld the floor ballast plates together on the last bay to be installed. The project is winding down, just a few weeks of work left!
Photo Date:  3/18/2009  Upload Date: 3/18/2009 2:16:25 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  David Abeles
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NJTR 4029
Title:  NJTR 4029
Description:  The Plainfield Local departs Plainfield with a deadhead run back to Newark. It will cross over to the other track just east of the station.
Photo Date:  3/24/2009  Upload Date: 3/24/2009 9:13:11 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  NJTR 4029(PL42-AC)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
Mutilevel 7020
Title:  Mutilevel 7020
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Photo Date:  3/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/3/2009 8:05:53 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  john peters
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Transit,Passenger
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Comet 4 5011
Title:  Comet 4 5011
Description:  atlantic city consist on the RVL
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/3/2009 7:58:40 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  john peters
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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GP40 4146
Title:  GP40 4146
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Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/3/2009 7:59:55 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  john peters
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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CNJ station
Title:  CNJ station
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Photo Date:  6/21/2009  Upload Date: 6/24/2009 9:30:07 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Kevin Painter
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CNJ station
Title:  CNJ station
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Photo Date:  6/21/2009  Upload Date: 6/24/2009 9:31:24 PM
Location:  Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Kevin Painter
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