I used to live right up the street from this line in Cresskill. I loved the mystique of this train, almost like the woodwork on a 200 year old house is what it reminded me of. Just doesn't get any better. I'm sad to hear it only comes up that far twice a week. When I lived there it was every day.
@MNRRConductor2006 I've heard that "they" wanted to extend it all the way to Nyack where at one time, it used to go! The old grandview station on this line is in my grandparents' yard!! so if they do that, trains will running through my grandparents' property, literally!! I hope they do that, but as you said, it won't be upgraded any time soon!
@chealy349 The actual tracks (albeit extremely weedy and overgrown, end just shy of the NY/NJ state line. The Piermont station is actually still standing and has been restored, and nearby the old Erie milepost (JC 25) still stands in place.
I used to live right up the street from this line in Cresskill. I loved the mystique of this train, almost like the woodwork on a 200 year old house is what it reminded me of. Just doesn't get any better. I'm sad to hear it only comes up that far twice a week. When I lived there it was every day.
buixrule 1 month ago
Awesome catch! This is always a fun train to catch!
CSXACe 5 months ago
Awesome catch!
GenesisSanctuary 6 months ago
awesome catch Paul!! nice to see C777 around!
chealy349 6 months ago
@chealy349 Did you know this line is being considered as one of two things possible in the future.......
A). A DMU-operated rail line similar to the NJT River LINE between Camden NJ and Trenton NJ
B). A possible extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Line all the way north thru Bergen County to at least Englewood.
One thing is for certain, Chris, don't look for this line to be upgraded any.
MNRRConductor2006 6 months ago
@MNRRConductor2006 I've heard that "they" wanted to extend it all the way to Nyack where at one time, it used to go! The old grandview station on this line is in my grandparents' yard!! so if they do that, trains will running through my grandparents' property, literally!! I hope they do that, but as you said, it won't be upgraded any time soon!
chealy349 6 months ago
@chealy349 The actual tracks (albeit extremely weedy and overgrown, end just shy of the NY/NJ state line. The Piermont station is actually still standing and has been restored, and nearby the old Erie milepost (JC 25) still stands in place.
MNRRConductor2006 6 months ago
@MNRRConductor2006 i've seen the piermont station numerous times! It's acually a rail-trail which I do ride.
chealy349 6 months ago