An Eerily Early Sunset. On the evening of October 16, 2021, NJ Transit NJTR 4519 (ALP-45DP, Erie Lackawanna) had just completed a trip around the loop in Bayhead, New Jersey when it stopped... (more)

NJT 3255 from New York Penn Station to Long Branch, NJ crosses over the New Jersey Turnpike with a Veterans Unit in charge. Trailing directly behind the leader is NJT 5016 (Comet IV Cab Car). NJ T... (more)

"Rare" Move: Due to catenary work at Rare Interlocking to prepare for the new South Amboy Train Station configuration, the overhead wires were de-energized for the weekend and diesel trains... (more)

Coastal Commercial: While NJ Transit equipment featuring advertisements can appear just about anywhere on the rail network, the North Jersey Coast Line tends to showcase more of its commerc... (more)

A train pulling in to Bradley Beach station. The current station depot was built in 1912 for the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and has been on the state and federal registers of historic places ... (more)

Foggy Friday: ALP-45A #4548 sits in South Amboy awaiting departure on a foggy Friday night.

Seaside Special. NJ Transit F40PH-2CAT no. 4120 (EMD, 1981) and sister 4119 are seen leading excursion train X404 across Brielle Draw over the Manasquan River on the North Jersey Coast ... (more)

Wire In Red Bank? The electrification to Red Bank (as part of the extension of electrification to Long Branch) was part of the plan to stop changing the power in South Amboy, and the scene ... (more)

Excursion Over River Draw. The NJ Transit and United Railroad Historical Society of NJ operated an excursion train on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from New York Penn Station to Bayhead, New... (more)

Alternate History: July 4th at Long Branch station on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line included a meet of two NJ Transit heritage units representing the predecessor railroads that once ... (more)

They Don't Call It By The Sea For Nothing. On the morning of July 6, 2023, train 4340 heads over the Shark River from Belmar towards Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey. This heritage unit visiting... (more)

Jersey Mike, Jersey Danny and Jersey Central: NJ Transit's Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) heritage unit passes a Jersey Mike's Subs add featuring New Jersey Hall of Famer Danny DeVito... (more)

The Old And The New. The North Jersey Coast Line (NJCL) was a dual railroad operated line, with the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Railroad both providing service on the "N... (more)

EMD Meet In Bay Head. A late model Chevy Tahoe patrol car from the Bay Head Police Department was making a routine check on the parking lot at the station as NJTR 4109 was pulling out of th... (more)

CNJ On The NY&LB. The North Jersey Coast Line (NJCL) was a dual railroad operated line, with the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Railroad both providing service on the "New ... (more)