Title: |
CNJ GP7 #1524 - Central RR of New Jersey |
Description: |
Built by Electro-Motive Division in November of 1952, this 1500hp unit served most in passenger service around Jersey City. It merged into Conrail as #5902 and then purchased by NJDOT before being transferred to NJ Transit ownership in December of 1976. This diesel was one of 2 that pulled the last passenger train on the Higbridge Branch. After retiring, it was donated to the United RR Historical Museum where it was repainted in its original CNJ colors. |
Photo Date: |
4/1/1968 Upload Date: 11/20/2013 5:56:34 AM |
Location: |
Bound Brook, NJ |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
CNJ 1524(GP7) |
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