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Viewing Album:  PU Tower - CNJ 175 Anniversary Part 1
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:5/11/2024 - 5/11/2024
Album Info:The PU Tower (Phillipsburg Union Tower) was a tower owned and operated by the CNJ (Central of NJ RR)). The 175th Anniversary of the CNJ was held May 11,2024 in Phillipsburg, NJ (Warren County). the twoer has and is in the process of being restored and was open to railfans and visitors. This is part 1 . Note , not all photos in this set are not of PU Tower. other sets will be added in the future. The volunteers at PU Tower, are very nice and their work to restore this tower is wonderful. Phillipsburg had five railroads in the town back in the day, CNJ, PRR, LV, L&HR, DL&W.
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DRRV 2006
Title:  DRRV 2006
Description:  DRRV 2006(Dover & Rockaway River), a subsidiary of the Chesepeake & Delaware. It was first engine to show up. Believe it is on the former DL&W track, DRRV 2006 heritage ; EMD GP 38 Built 11/1967 as C&O 3870. CNW 4706 (GP 38-2), CEFX 405 (GP 38-2), DRRV 2006. Serial #33701, Order #7060, Frame# 7060-71, source; http://www.rrpicturearchivbes.net/locoPicture.aspx?id-242388
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:26:27 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  70   Comments: 10
DRRV 2006 Second Shot
Title:  DRRV 2006 Second Shot
Description:  A second shot of DRRV 2006. This engine will be parked shortly.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:27:27 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  52   Comments: 4
NJT 4112 Nee CNJ 3678
Title:  NJT 4112 Nee CNJ 3678
Description:  NJT 4112, is teh seciond engine to showq up, partial view of boxcar TOYX 2009 (Toys for Tots) a railfan is seen catching the action. NJT 4112 is of CNJ heritage; Model EMD GP 40-PH2,Originally Built as CNJ 3678 (GP 40P) Built 10/1968, Serial# 34255, Order# 7130, Frame# 7130-8. Rebuilt by Conrail from NJT 4107. other locomotive #'s for this engine; CNJ 3678, NJT 4107, CNJ 4107, NJDOT 4107, NJT 4112 NJTR 4112, source:// http://www.//rrpictuerarchives.net/locopicture.aspx?id=18984 . Note TOYX 2009 is listed as NEW TO RPPA
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:28:34 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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TOYX 2009
Title:  TOYX 2009
Description:  Partial ling hood view fo NJT 4112, Broadise shot of boxcar TOYX 2009, partial onb caboose DRRV 1078. Same railfan continues catching the action sen in the previous photo. TOYX 2009 Boxcar; Model 57 ft long, Originally built as a mechanical reefer, Built March 1964, Builder;Pacific Car &Bfoundry, Renton, WA. Past RR Owners B&A (Bangor & Aroostook Current owner Operation Toy Trains of New York INC. source; https://www.opertaiontoytrain.org/2009
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:29:12 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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TOYX 2009, DRRV 1078 and Railfan
Title:  TOYX 2009, DRRV 1078 and Railfan
Description:  TOYX 2009 and DRRV 1078 are seen on the former Delaware,Lackawanna & Western tracks, Railfan continues catching the action.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:29:56 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  62   Comments: 6
PU Tower Trackside View
Title:  PU Tower Trackside View
Description:  Exterior shot of PU Tower taken from across the street. Part of the NS Lehigh Line is seen in front of the tower. This track is actually former CNJ. DRRV 2006 is seen parked under threes in the background.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:31:27 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
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Views:  75   Comments: 4
PU Tower Second Exterior Shot
Title:  PU Tower Second Exterior Shot
Description:  A second exterior shot of PU Tower trackside. The basement door is open as well. DRRV is seen in the background. This photo taken from the same location as the previous one.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:32:23 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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CNJ 96 JC Milemarker
Title:  CNJ 96 JC Milemarker
Description:  partial shot of the basement (door is open ) and CNJ milemarker 96 JC is seen. I don't where this mile marker came from. I have seen these milemarkers back about ten years ago while railfanning JC= Jersey City, NJ where the CNJ had a station which is located in Liberty State Park.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:33:03 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Views:  36   Comments: 2
PU Tower West Side View
Title:  PU Tower West Side View
Description:  A shot of the west side of PU (Phillipsburg Union Tower) the track seen is an east view. Trains here run both east and west , aprt of NS Lehihg Line, tracks are originally CNJ. Taken form the bridge above the tower on South Main Street.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:34:28 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Second West side view shot of PU Tower
Title:  Second West side view shot of PU Tower
Description:  A second shot taken from the same location seen in the previous picture. Tracks are partially seen to the right of the tower.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:35:43 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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PU Tower Banner
Title:  PU Tower Banner
Description:  PU Tower Banner on the fence and near the South Main Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:36:22 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Views:  39   Comments: 4
Parked & Taking It Easy
Title:  Parked & Taking It Easy
Description:  A portrait shot of DRRV 2006 parked and taking it easy
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:37:50 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
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Views:  60   Comments: 6
Long Hood to Cab Close up -DRRV 2006
Title:  Long Hood to Cab Close up -DRRV 2006
Description:  A long hood to cab close up of DRRV 2006
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:38:59 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
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Views:  51   Comments: 4
NJT 4112 (CNJ 3678) helps Celebrate the CNJ 175 th Anniversary
Title:  NJT 4112 (CNJ 3678) helps Celebrate the CNJ 175 th Anniversary
Description:  NJT 4112, TOYX 2009 and DRRV 1078 parked and behind DRRV 2006. NJT 4112 is an original CNJ engine previously noted in another picture.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:39:46 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  48   Comments: 6
NJT 4112
Title:  NJT 4112
Description:  Profile shot of NJT 4112 (Nee CNJ 3678)
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:40:25 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  48   Comments: 4
TOYX 2009 & DRRV 1078
Title:  TOYX 2009 & DRRV 1078
Description:  A 3/4 shot of TOYX 2009 and DRRV 1078, coupled to NJT 4112.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:40:59 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  39   Comments: 4
DRRV 1078
Title:  DRRV 1078
Description:  Caboose DRRV 1078. Heritage Ex Conrail 21303 N21 Caboose. Built 10/1978 by Fruit Growers Express. Source; Facebook Phillipsburg Union PU Tower
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:42:20 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  44   Comments: 4
Cab Close up NJT 4112
Title:  Cab Close up NJT 4112
Description:  Cab Close up NJT 4112 and GP40PH-2 (Fireman or conductor's side) GP 40= General Purpose PH = passenger H =Head End Power equipment in the engine for heating and air conditioning in passenger cars.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:42:58 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NJT 4112(GP40PH-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 4
DRRV 1078
Title:  DRRV 1078
Description:  A 3/4 shot of caboose DRRV 1078 with TOYX 2009. The Chesepeake & Delawre LLC is the parent company of DRRV, and DRRR -Delaware & Raritan River RR (Freehold and Jamesburg tracks)
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:43:52 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  37   Comments: 4
DRRV 1078, TOYX 2009. NJT 4112, DRRV 2006
Title:  DRRV 1078, TOYX 2009. NJT 4112, DRRV 2006
Description:  A shot from the "B" end of DRRV 1078, TOYX 2009, NJT 4112, DRRV 2006 all parked on the same track.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 5/22/2024 8:46:37 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  65   Comments: 6

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