The Good Times

This year is the second year that NJ TRANSIT has done the 'Hoboken Heritage Display' setup in September.  Once again I was able to be present with both boys, and this year there were some great displays in place once again.  These are a reminder of the 'good old days' to use a cliché, and also a reminder that there is always a chance that September 2024 will be looked at as the good old days as we move forward. 

We had the 4101 in the NJDOT 'Bluebird' scheme, applied by Conrail crews at Raritan Yard, as well as the 'Erie' decorated 4210 on display.  The GP40PH-2 repaint ideas are some I put a lot of effort into and to be able to share them with the boys is a real joy.  Thanks to Marc Glucksman for the photo!

Also displayed for the first time this year, to commemorate the 'Last Run' of the Edison MU cars is newly restored DL&W Parlor Car 2454, which was a daily car into and out of Hoboken for decades on the Gladstone Branch.  Really cool to see it next to U34CH 3372, and a showcase of how the United Railway Historical Society (URHS) and the Whippany Railway Museum can work with NJ TRANSIT to make good things happen.  

Ahead of the event crews were able to tidy up the yard tracks and to put some time into making the platforms as good as feasible, a benefit that helps customers on regular trains on a daily basis.

The boys loved being able to get into the equipment and look around.

Despite challenges what we do for the railroad can still be a lot of fun and holds a tremendous wonder for our young people.  To be able to share what I do for our family's living with my kids is something I will treasure for the rest of my time!