Hey, gang! Over the weekend, the Super Moon and the beginning of summer may have attracted your eyes skyward, but my eyes and my camera were pointed at the rails of New Jersey's Black River and Western. It was an extraordinary day, on Sunday, June 23 when the railroad ran their 2-8-0 no. 60 on the regular run from Ringoes to Flemington...
Seen here crossing over John Ringo road near the Ringoes station.
But as 60 manipulated around for its second run of the day, our train came up behind.
1939 EMD built SW1 no 112. As far as I know, this was the first chartered outing for the 112.
With a little bit of touching up, this locomotive has authentic Lehigh Valley markings from 1970 or so. BR&W had to go into the history books of their operation for the maneuvers in our passing the steam trip at Flemington, since it has been a long time since they ran two trains on the route.
At Three Bridges, the interchange point with Norfolk Southern, we watched the train drop off an empty bulkhead flat and pick up a loaded one.
It was an interesting maneuver, since there were two tank cars we didn't need on this trip put into the mix.
After we were all set, the train held a few runbys on the line. In this scene by the horse farm at the interchange yard.
About a block away, we held a few passes at this road crossing.
This side is more faded, so multiple historic markings are on view under the Tuscan red.
Perhaps the most scenic location of the line, the bridge crossing the Raritan River. With more than one runby, we could catch it on either side of the bridge.
Stopping half a block later, we were able to view the inside compartments of the six cylinder 567 prime mover and other parts.
That's my adventure for the week. I am sure you had just as exciting a week as me. If that is so, please share some of your best with the rest of us. If not, then prepare for a future Midweek Photo Thread feature. All are welcome. Enjoy your day!
