A steam meet at Crestline, as Niagara 6014 pulls in with #473, while #472, also led by steam, is in the process of loading/unloading mail and express at Union Depot. The Big Four was a last basti... (more)

Bullet Nose Betty poses on the turntable in downtown Toronto on a summer night in the late 70's.

A profile of Niagara #6014 during a midday station stop at Crestline. This was mostly a mail & express train, carrying passengers only as far as Galion. The interlocking tower is behind the loco... (more)

Already an antique, this wooden car sat in CNJ's yard some 55+ years ago. John reports this is a Western Union (supply) car. "Just sitting there."

The Niagara was the epitome of powerful dual-purpose NYC steam, and could stand its ground on the ledger sheet with the invading internal combustion power. Nonetheless, 6014 was scrapped a year o... (more)

A Big Four train crosses the Pennsy.

Camelback #754 is steamed up for the commuter shuffle, under the new Garden State Parkway, not too far from where Sonny met his fate at the tollbooth.

Pacific #830 was from the CNJ long distance passenger fleet, Baldwin, class of '23, and not long for the world under the new Garden State Parkway.

Here's a frontal on Camelback #758, a product of Baldwin Locomotive c. 1910.

In between moves under the newly constructed Garden State Parkway, #758 steams in the soft winter light. It makes a person wonder if there is still telltale smoke smudges on the bridge facade. P... (more)

CNJ steam works the industry tracks. For a companion view, click here.

The newly constructed Garden St. Parkway encroaches on the CNJ yard.

A CNJ engine crew waits for the next move.

Action at Atlantic City from Mayday 1954, seen through a Ansco-Color transparency.

The fleet is ready to depart. Lurking behind 5417 is a K4 celebrity-to-be, PRR #1361 in regular service.