2:39 Trenton
Westbound on the NJT Morristown Line
NJT 4640 'disco stripes' is pushing on Dover bound train 6639 at Broad Street station.
Last shot of NJT 4640. Partial view of Red Bank sattion (left fo NJT 4640) is seen.
Cab / Nose and long hood view of NJT 4640 and train # 3243.
A third long view of NJT 4640 displaying NJTrasnit 40th Anniversary Decal and the stripes of 40 years ago.
A second long view fo NJT 4640 and showing NJT tranist 40th anniversary Decal and train # 3243
A Nose /Cab close up of NJT 4640, on the oppoiste or trail end of train # 3243
Long view fo NJT 4640 Retro Paint 40th Anniversary Engine on the opposite end of train # 3243.
NJT 4640 Retro Paint 4o th Anniversary locomotive. My second surparise and cacth of the day at Red Bank. This engine is trailing in this train. I photographed this engine on Sept.2023 at South Amboy, NJ for NJ Transit's 40th Anniversary 1983 to 2023. NJT 40th Anniversary decal seen on the side of this engine
Another appearance.
The NJT disco stripe heritage unit pushes on the rear of train #3839.
Must be an issue with 4640 for the cab car ahead
Must be an issue with 4640 for the cab car ahead
NJ Transit Rail Operations 40th Anniversary Banner / Decal on NJT 4640. Close up shot. This banner is displayed on locomotives, stations, yards, and other facilities owned & operated by NJ Transit
An angled shot & view of NJT 4640 with the 40th Anniversary Banner and Retro Stripes seen. This engine has a cab at both ends, likje other NJT electric engines. Spectators seen on the platform. w
NJT 4640 "NJ Tranist Retro Scheme" This unit pays homage to the NJ Transit's chevron also known as "Disco Stripe' logo, which was on the early NJ T fleet. See Meet The Fleet brochure for inforation on this locmotive.
A seond shot of NJT 4640 and NJT 4636 as they continue west (south) a bit past where they were in the previous picture. Engines are headed to the pocket track which is out of view and to the right.
A shot of NJT 4636 PRR and NJT 4640 Retro Scheme. The Retro Scheme pays homage to NJ Transit 's chevron or commonly known as "Disco Stripe" This locomotive was buiult by Bombadier in teh 2000's, repainted and decaled in August 2023 by NJ Transit Rail Operations. NJT 4640 also ahs on sidew a 40th Anniversary banner. source my copy' Meet The Heritage Fleet" Historice Equipment Guide. Engines are still headed (west) south.
A head on shot of NJT 4636 PRR heritage and NJT 4640 NJT Retro Scheme are at the John Street Grade. The border is for the NJT 4636 PRR Tuscan and gold
NJT 4636 and NJT 4640 are approaching the grade at John Street.
NJT 4636 and NJT 4640 are on the move and have uncoupled for their train. The engines head west (south) as was done originally. Engines are approaching the John Street Grade crossing. Gates are lowering
Shot taken at the John Street Grade crossing. Railfans are here for this event and waiting.
A shot of the station platform with passengers NJT 4636 /NJT 4640 seen. Equipment shed at Joihn Street is seen. NJT personnel are present.
NJT 4636- PRR heriatge unit and NJT 4640-NJT Retro Scheme have pulled away from their train. This reneacting the Historic Engine Change from Electric (GG-1) to diesel at South Amboy. The electrification didn't go past South Amboy when this engine change was done. (55-200mm-70/300mm zoom lens used).
NJT 4636 PRR heritage and NJT 4640 -NJ Transit Retro Scheme, continue pulling into South Amboy Station. 55-200mm or 70-300mm zoom lens used. The new South Amboy Station is seen in the background.
40th Anniversary unit heads west to the yard.
40th anniversary graphic. Hard for me to believe, I hired 3 years before they were formed!