I remember those days so well. While at my age and in ill health, I won't live to see it, but I feel certain that the Lackawanna Cut Off will live again. I envy those of you who'll see, ride and enjoy the thrill and spectacular scenery. These are exciting times to be living in. Imagine a steam excursion complete with an observation car through the Delaware Water Gap.
Great video grew up during this time in nnj would go to Lincoln Park station alot after Greenwood lake branch cut passenger service also rode the Lake Cities from Dover to Meadville pa in 1968/69 great times
Terrific videos of a great railroad. Saw those MU trains many times through Morristown, Murray Hill and Dover. Also saw many EL trains through Scranton, PA growing up. I rode behind old 759 twice on the Lehigh Valley excursions between Plainfield, NJ and Jim Thorpe, PA, wonderful steamer. Thanks for sharing these memories.
Commuted from Hobo(ken) on the Main/Bergen line, to Port Jervis, NY. The Terminal hasn't changed, same for the platforms and nearby areas near the tracks. No joke zooming through crowds during rush hour, then finding out the train switched platforms from Track 4 to Track 17! Years ago, (think either '58 or '59) took a train from Hobo to Port Jervis, NY. Could've been the Phoebe Snow. Think the Bergen/Main Line today runs on some tracks used by the EL. I remember Middletown, NY was one stop. Now stops and known as Middletown/Town of Wallkill, near the Mall. The old train station building in Middletown was converted into Thrall library. Also stopped in Goshen, NY, but since rerouted. Between Harriman, NY and Salisbury Mills-Cornwall, NY it traverses the highest trestle east of the Missy, known as the Moodna Viaduct. Feels like you're floating on air, with an awesome view of the mountains and valley below.
My hometown was serviced by the DL&W railroad. The East Hill is still called Lackawanna Hill. Must fans would call it Dansville Hill. I asked my grandparents about the trains. They said they could here them chuffing up the grade in the 1930's and 40's. They never rode the Phoebe Snow to Buffalo or Hoboken. Wish I could find video of the struggle up the grade. Thanks for sharing.
A thrill for me visiting my great grandmother in Warren Ohio during a week stay there each summer when staying with my Dad's family was rushing out to see an Erie Lackawanna freight pass beyond all the fruit trees she grew in her backyard. I would hear a train coming at her house when we visited and rush out past the fruit trees to see the train pass. This was from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.
This line was electrified. Outstanding. It's a shame that this railroad line wasn't kept and modernized. It would be eco friendly and I hope it is completely restored.
not the Phoebe Snow on the cutoff, which has been out of service for decades.. But the MUs on the Morris Essex Line certainly were electric. My great grandfather was involved with their development.
Yes locations would be good, but being a Lackawanna fan I do know where 90% of the locations are. I have tried to count how many times I rode the intercity trains. I came up with 40. Many trips were NY to Chicago. I came back on other railroads. The inside pictures were wonderful to see.
Loss of final mail revenue to trucks in Oct 1967 bankrupted the private rail system from coast to coast. As the mail went to trucks the trains came off. Very little goes by air. Most business on the Lackawanna was between small cities the train stopped at Not major cities like NY and Cleveland those had air service. Those same highway people fight against any investment in passenger rail.
I remember those days so well. While at my age and in ill health, I won't live to see it, but I feel certain that the Lackawanna Cut Off will live again. I envy those of you who'll see, ride and enjoy the thrill and spectacular scenery. These are exciting times to be living in. Imagine a steam excursion complete with an observation car through the Delaware Water Gap.
Thanks for sharing, brought some memories
Wonderful footage!
Thanks for sharing! 👍
Great video grew up during this time in nnj would go to Lincoln Park station alot after Greenwood lake branch cut passenger service also rode the Lake Cities from Dover to Meadville pa in 1968/69 great times
Great footage. I grew up in the 60’s on the Bergen main line. Loved watching them roll through.
Love the shots of the Millington trestle
THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic video.
Terrific videos of a great railroad. Saw those MU trains many times through Morristown, Murray Hill and Dover. Also saw many EL trains through Scranton, PA growing up. I rode behind old 759 twice on the Lehigh Valley excursions between Plainfield, NJ and Jim Thorpe, PA, wonderful steamer. Thanks for sharing these memories.
What a fantastic video of a bygone era! Thanks for sharing it!
Commuted from Hobo(ken) on the Main/Bergen line, to Port Jervis, NY. The Terminal hasn't changed, same for the platforms and nearby areas near the tracks. No joke zooming through crowds during rush hour, then finding out the train switched platforms from Track 4 to Track 17! Years ago, (think either '58 or '59) took a train from Hobo to Port Jervis, NY. Could've been the Phoebe Snow. Think the Bergen/Main Line today runs on some tracks used by the EL. I remember Middletown, NY was one stop. Now stops and known as Middletown/Town of Wallkill, near the Mall. The old train station building in Middletown was converted into Thrall library. Also stopped in Goshen, NY, but since rerouted. Between Harriman, NY and Salisbury Mills-Cornwall, NY it traverses the highest trestle east of the Missy, known as the Moodna Viaduct. Feels like you're floating on air, with an awesome view of the mountains and valley below.
tks for sharing
Thanks for sharing.
My hometown was serviced by the DL&W railroad. The East Hill is still called Lackawanna Hill. Must fans would call it Dansville Hill. I asked my grandparents about the trains. They said they could here them chuffing up the grade in the 1930's and 40's. They never rode the Phoebe Snow to Buffalo or Hoboken. Wish I could find video of the struggle up the grade. Thanks for sharing.
A thrill for me visiting my great grandmother in Warren Ohio during a week stay there each summer when staying with my Dad's family was rushing out to see an Erie Lackawanna freight pass beyond all the fruit trees she grew in her backyard. I would hear a train coming at her house when we visited and rush out past the fruit trees to see the train pass. This was from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.
Look over the doorway of Hoboken Terminal to the street. That Erie American type disappeared quickly when Conjob took over.
Thankyou for sharing this :D
This line was electrified. Outstanding. It's a shame that this railroad line wasn't kept and modernized. It would be eco friendly and I hope it is completely restored.
not the Phoebe Snow on the cutoff, which has been out of service for decades.. But the MUs on the Morris Essex Line certainly were electric. My great grandfather was involved with their development.
The electrified portions are still in service, operated by New Jersey Transit.
Thanks !
Yes locations would be good, but being a Lackawanna fan I do know where 90% of the locations are. I have tried to count how many times I rode the intercity trains. I came up with 40. Many trips were NY to Chicago. I came back on other railroads. The inside pictures were wonderful to see.
Great seeing an AC&Y boxcar,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"OHIO's OWN."
Loss of final mail revenue to trucks in Oct 1967 bankrupted the private rail system from coast to coast. As the mail went to trucks the trains came off. Very little goes by air. Most business on the Lackawanna was between small cities the train stopped at Not major cities like NY and Cleveland those had air service. Those same highway people fight against any investment in passenger rail.
Some oration would have been nice. Otherwise, thanks for sharing.