Freight Across the Navesink

Weekly local freight SA-31 stretches across the Navesink River on its southbound journey to Lakewood.

The faint trace of a New York Central cigar band logo on the nose of otherwise unlettered Conrail E8 4324 marks it as one of the ex-NYC E-units that were renumbered and equipped with PRR-style cab... (more)

Splitting the Signals - An NJT Geep shoves the last Bay Head to Hoboken direct across the Navesink River.

Double-ended Train - In response to the Sep 2016 train crash at Hoboken Terminal NJT is in the process of installing positive train control (PTC) systems on their locomotives and cab cars... (more)

Crossing the Navesink - A bevy of birds are rafting in the Navesink as an east bound train to NYC passes over the bridge.

Navesink River Bridge - A long 17 car train heads into Red Bank where it will exit the NJCL and enter onto the Southern Secondary.

With nearly 50 years of service under its belt, GP40PH-2B is running strong as it shoves the last Hoboken-bound North Jersey Coast Line train of the day across the Navesink River after departing R... (more)

The first Hoboken to Bay Head train of the day crosses the Navesink River and approaches its next stop at Red Bank on Tuesday December 20, 2016.

Two Trains Crossing The Navesink - One train departs Red Bank for Middletown station, while another train approaches from Middletown.

The E-8's are entering Red Bank from New York City on the New Jersey Coast Line (NY&LB). I was a daily commuter 1969-1995 and sometimes shot photos of my trains on days off.

A Tranquil Morning Along the Navesink

Awaiting a crew in Southern Yard, the Conrail Shared Assets Operations local SA31 sits in the yard with a disabled NS 3022 on the hind end.

Two Trains Are Better Than One A commuter train pushes north out of Red Bank across the Navesink River Bridge, while another ALP46 led train approaches from Middletown.

A midday local passing through the signals that guard the Navesink River Bridge.

NJCL railroad bridge over the Navesink River.