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Viewing Album:  Alot Of Work For A Few Cars
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:9/30/2019 - 9/30/2019
Album Info:Raritan Central Railway, SW 1500 Switchers #1520 and #1074, are doing alot of work for a few cars needed to be delivered to customers.55-200MM telephoto lens used for some shots. Reporting marks sources; Piedmont & Western RR Club, RR Reporting Marks Past & Present, RailServe.com 2018. Raritan Central Railway serves Raritan Center Edison, NJ. They are rail fan friendly. Edison Township, NJ is located in Middlesex County.
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Beginning To Work
Title:  Beginning To Work
Description:  RCRY # 1520 and RCRY # 1074are pulling out of the yard track and will begin to work.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:14:20 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  333   Comments: 4
" Slow & Steady"
Title:  " Slow & Steady"
Description:  A close up shot of RCRY 1520 and RCRY 1074 and the first car. 55-200mm telephoto lens used. A good view of the engineer in RCRY 1520. Train is moving slow. RCRY= raritan Central railway, TTZX = Trailer Train Co. Note; TTZX 966349 is New To RRPA
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:15:21 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  406   Comments: 4
Brakeman At Work
Title:  Brakeman At Work
Description:  Brakeman on the ground, and two centerbeam flats train is moving forward in this shot. This is one of many shots in this album, I took of the brakeman working Note; CSXT 600967 is New To RRPA
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:16:13 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  378   Comments: 4
" Gettin A Ride"
Title:  " Gettin A Ride"
Description:  Brakeman is on the steps of the first centerbeam flat, train is moving forward and will let the brakeman off by the switch closest to RCRY 1520
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:17:05 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  412   Comments: 6
Showin' A Littlke Exhaust"!!!!!!!
Title:  Showin' A Littlke Exhaust"!!!!!!!
Description:  RCRY 1520 shows a little exhaust!!! while working. Great to see these SW's still working. A good switch engine.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:18:16 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  368   Comments: 4
RCRY 1520 & RCRY 1074 Profile
Title:  RCRY 1520 & RCRY 1074 Profile
Description:  A nice profile of both engines
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:19:07 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  386   Comments: 6
TTZX 966349
Title:  TTZX 966349
Description:  Centerbeam Flat TTZX 966349 with a load. TTZX= Trailer Train Company.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:19:53 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1074(SW1500) RCRY 1520(SW1500)
Views:  359   Comments: 2
Tending To The Switch
Title:  Tending To The Switch
Description:  A aprtial view of CSXT 600967 just passing the grade crossing. Brakewman is moving ther switch handle, train will back up.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:20:34 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 2
Back and Forth
Title:  Back and Forth
Description:  RCRY 1520, on the grade crossing moving forward in this shot. Alot of back and forth was done here to get the cars needed for delivery..
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:21:24 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  317   Comments: 6
RCRY 1074 on the grade crossing.
Title:  RCRY 1074 on the grade crossing.
Description:  RCRY 1074 is on the grade crade crossing as train moves forward. Partial view of RCRY 1520
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:22:12 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  262   Comments: 4
PLCX 46696
Title:  PLCX 46696
Description:  PLCX 46696 showing grafitti, and sayings "Cold Nite" "Dripped Paint" PLCX= Wells Fargo Rail
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:23:09 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  166   Comments: 2
BRKX 66492 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  BRKX 66492 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Covered Hopper BRKX 66492 showing grafitti. BRKX= Braskem America Inc. ( Formerly Burke Energy Corp).
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:23:54 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  148   Comments: 2
PSPX 7134 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  PSPX 7134 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  PSPX 7134 PSPX= CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY. Looks fairly clean.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:25:08 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  177   Comments: 2
GPLX 78002
Title:  GPLX 78002
Description:  GPLX 78002 with GATX logo (GATX= General Amereican Transportation Co.) GPLX= General American Marks
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:25:53 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  177   Comments: 2
Data Plates and Builder
Title:  Data Plates and Builder
Description:  A shot of the data plates, this car was built 4-88, cu.ft 5,850 Trinity Industries was the builder
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:26:45 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  143   Comments: 2
PSPX 7134 Profile
Title:  PSPX 7134 Profile
Description:  A back to front shot of PSPX 7134. PSPX= Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:30:36 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 2
Work Isn't Done Yet
Title:  Work Isn't Done Yet
Description:  A picture showing both engines, RCRY 1520, RCRY 1074, TTZX 966349, and CSXT 600697, moving forward, then will back up. Still have alot of work to do.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:31:40 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  336   Comments: 2
Easier Than Walking
Title:  Easier Than Walking
Description:  A good shot of the brakeman on the rear step of this covered hopper as it's being pushed onto the track and will be spotted. Reporting marks for this car weren't obtained. not visible.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:32:45 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  175   Comments: 2
Backing Up
Title:  Backing Up
Description:  Brakeman is visible as train continues backing up. Close up on both engines.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:33:45 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  334   Comments: 6
A Good Crew
Title:  A Good Crew
Description:  Brakeman is supervising the back up move.Engineer is attentive.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:34:40 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  398   Comments: 8
Communicating
Title:  Communicating
Description:  Brakeman is using his hand held radio and talking to the engineer. Train is backing up in this shot.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:35:46 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  164   Comments: 2
"Doing His Job"
Title:  "Doing His Job"
Description:  Brakeman is moving the switch handle cars can be spotted on the track behing him. It was a humid day and the man was working hard. Railroader work in all weather conditions.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:36:54 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 2
Going to the Correct Track
Title:  Going to the Correct Track
Description:  Brakeman continues to move switch handle and align it for the correct track. I wanted to catch this action.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:37:49 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  130   Comments: 2
Switch Aligned and Car Will Be Spotted
Title:  Switch Aligned and Car Will Be Spotted
Description:  Brakeman is lowering switch handle, continued form previous picture.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:38:55 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  172   Comments: 2
One Spotted and Two More To Go
Title:  One Spotted and Two More To Go
Description:  Covered hopper ACFX 64592 has been spotted ACFX= Wells Fargo Corp. (formerly American Car & Foundry,). G.E. Rail Services Co). Brakeman on step of coverd hopper that will also be spotted.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:41:03 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 2
Another One to Spot
Title:  Another One to Spot
Description:  Brakeman on the ground, talking to the engineer. The car he is at will also be spotted.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:42:00 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  198   Comments: 2
The Last One To Spot.
Title:  The Last One To Spot.
Description:  Brakeman aligning the switch handle . This is the last car to be spotted then deliver the cars in front of it.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:43:48 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 2
Yard Work Is Done For Now
Title:  Yard Work Is Done For Now
Description:  Brakeman is uncoupling the covered hopper from previous picture. Then the crew will deliver three cars to customers in Raritan Center.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:47:12 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 4
Time For Deliveries
Title:  Time For Deliveries
Description:  All cars have been spotted in Raritan Central Railway Yard. Crew is now on their way to deliver the two centerbeam flats and this coverd hopper. Brakeman on the rear ladder of PSPX 7134
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:48:24 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  194   Comments: 2
A Good Lookout
Title:  A Good Lookout
Description:  Train is being pushed and approaching Raitan Center Parkway grade crossing, which is the main road in this businees industiorail park. Brakeman is the lookout.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:49:50 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1074(SW1500) RCRY 1520(SW1500)
Views:  371   Comments: 2
Making Sure the Flashers Are Activated
Title:  Making Sure the Flashers Are Activated
Description:  Train is just before Raritan Center Parkway grade crossing, there are no crossing gates at this location, only flashers. Brakeman is looking to make sure the flasher are activated.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:50:31 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1074(SW1500) RCRY 1520(SW1500)
Views:  351   Comments: 2
Raritan Center Parkway Grade Crossing
Title:  Raritan Center Parkway Grade Crossing
Description:  A shot of the Raritan Center Parkway grade crossing flashers are activated.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:51:14 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  194   Comments: 2
Pushin' Hard
Title:  Pushin' Hard
Description:  Partial view of TTZX 966349, RCRY 1074 and RCRY 1520 are pushing train is on the grade form previous shot
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:52:12 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1074(SW1500) RCRY 1520(SW1500)
Views:  313   Comments: 4
Paying Attention
Title:  Paying Attention
Description:  Added January 27,2020 after being cropped to fit. The engineer is looking out the cab window( backward) as his train is being pushed. He is attentive. Location is Raritan Center Parkway grade crossing
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/27/2020 7:08:41 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  340   Comments: 6
Three Thousand Horsepower At Work
Title:  Three Thousand Horsepower At Work
Description:  Train is almost across th grade on Raritan Cener Parkway, Three Thousand Horsepower at work.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:54:10 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  350   Comments: 6
Continue To Work
Title:  Continue To Work
Description:  Last shot as train continues to make deliveries of its three cars.
Photo Date:  9/30/2019  Upload Date: 1/26/2020 7:54:52 PM
Location:  Edison, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RCRY 1520(SW1500) RCRY 1074(SW1500)
Views:  368   Comments: 6

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