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Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 8:55 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
Backin the pre-Aldene era, the CNJ's NY&LB trains to Jersey Shore points ran along the "Chemical Coast"l ine (this was also the CNJ's Perth Amboy Branch)
See: https://en.wikipedia.org ... |
Topic: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 1760059
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 6:26 pm Subject: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
"Noo Yawk" baseball "nooze" for Satuurday.............
The ever-rabid, swollen-headed "AYFs" are indeed sharpening their fangs, tonight......'nuff said.............. : ... |
Topic: Buses/subways in "All In The Family" (Da Bronx) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 682149
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 10:39 am Subject: Buses/subways in "All In The Family" (Da Bronx) |
Curious:
When were these types retired from the Queens "indy" rosters?
Kramdens"?
Fishbowls?
"Dangerfields"?
Appreciare info.....
'NYO
["QUEENS SURFA ... |
Topic: The Honeymooners in New York and Miami Beach |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 19539
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 10:34 am Subject: The Honeymooners in New York and Miami Beach |
W.B.
"Rust In Peace"..........what a waste......sad, sad waste........
"NYO"
["MADISON AVENUE BUS COMPANY"] |
Topic: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
Replies: 222
Views: 265608
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 10:22 am Subject: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
W.B.:
As a lad, Mom and I often lunched at the Nedicks near the shuttle at TSQ ;the drinking in the delicious aromas of great hot dogs,minfling with the hot,oily smell of the shuttle trains themsel ... |
Topic: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
Replies: 3321
Views: 1760059
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2026 10:09 am Subject: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
W.B.:
Recall the old saying, "comedy of errors"?
Well, it seems that, fir the lasr couple of years, we've been treated to FAR TOO MUC H of this sort of "comedy", a comedy s ... |
Topic: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
Replies: 3321
Views: 1760059
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:27 pm Subject: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
Had to chuckle...........
Late yesterday, 1010 WINS anchor Larry Mullins made this comment, regarding the "Sox" flight being delayed......
".....looks like the Mets are so tired o ... |
Topic: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
Replies: 3321
Views: 1760059
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:22 pm Subject: Baseball buses/rapid transit (then and now) |
| "Bah-ston" made mince meat of the Mets in the same way they'd previously put the "Boulevardiers" in their place some time back. Speaking of whom, thus far they're losing in a &quo ... |
Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 661650
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:13 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
Here is an interesting service, largely unknown to many railfans; VERY interesting operations over the decades.....note operations to Jersey City............
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice_Tra ... |
Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:06 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
(SEE PREVIOUS POSTS)
New Jersey's "Little Short Line That Could", still with us today..............
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morristown_and_Erie_Railway
['M&E"] |
Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 661650
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 10:49 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
| The now-defunct Rahway Valley Railroad, was once one of the most successful short lines in the country; passenger service long, long ago fell by the wayside, but during New Jersey's industrial era, th ... |
Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 10:39 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
Sounds like there's not much left. But, todays riders apparently can be satisfied with free wi-fi instead of nice waiting rooms.
Cyberider:
You are correct; there is not much left, regarding NJ ... |
Topic: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 265608
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 8:12 pm Subject: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
Great looking equipment!
Agreed, 100%, my friend!
'"NYO"
["ACF"] |
Topic: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Views: 265608
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 8:10 pm Subject: Another rapid transit "meltdown" (PATH)/(AMTRAK) |
The old "rapid transit" cars had character. Today's equipment don't even remotely spark any inspiration.
W,B.:
Well, seeing as today's NTT's equipment are best descrived as "roll ... |
Topic: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026 7:51 pm Subject: The Aldene Plan/CNJ/Waterfront Rails |
Looks like NJ was the place to be for train and bus action. Maybe it still is if one can tolerate the modern equipment.
Cyberider:
Nrw Jersey railroading (especially passenger) is today but a m ... |
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