M&E C424 19 leading #18 and 6 lumber cars heading west to Kuiken Brothers in Succasunna. I believe this is the first shipment to have been interchanged with CSX in Harrison, NJ.

Squeeze!

M&E 19 and 18 are returning west from Kearny Jct. with five lumber cars and a boxcar. Ahead lies a quick, but rough 1.5% grade leading into Summit. All 4,800 HP would be n... (more)

"4,800 HP"

M&E 19 and 18 are returning west from Kearny Jct. with five lumber cars and a boxcar. Ahead lies a quick, but rough 1.5% grade leading into Summit. All 4,800 H... (more)

Double-Dose of Red Alcos

With an unusually long train in tow, Monday's edition of the MO-1 has both ME 19/18 for power as the train eases Westbound along West Dewey Ave in Whar... (more)

During Rockaway Borough's annual street festival, Morristown & Erie, ran a short caboose hop with C424 #19 for power. Coming back on one of those trips, #19 catches a patch of sunlight, between th... (more)

Double Dose of ALCO Power

While the Morristown & Erie is one of the few railroads still using ALCO power in 2015 catch both units on a freight is a true rarity. However on a go... (more)

The 2015 Toys for Tots trains peeks out from behind a row of parked hoppers.

This year an Alco is in the lead as the Toys for Tots train approaches its collection spot in Kenvil.

Morristown & Erie with their "Morris County" car are holding on the siding off the wye waiting for the signal to clear as New Jersey Transit pulls into the Denville Station.

After a long absence from the M&E, I have the good fortune to catch a busy workday at the shop. Thanks to the Morristown & Erie for their hospitality. Taken with permission an and all safety prec... (more)

"Whippany Railroad Museum Excursion"

With ME 19 leading the way, the Easter train heads back to Whippany. Trailing behind 19 is Maine Eastern 489, an FL9 which was ... (more)

"Flying the Corporate Flag"

NS 3010, the usual power for the Morristown and Erie's Toys for Tots train had suffered mechanical issues on its way back from the NYS&W Toys for Tots... (more)

"Cutting Through Town"

Although the residents of Dover are no stranger to trains in their town as NJT's Morris and Essex line also runs through there, the M&E still requires a co... (more)

"Heading for the D&R Branch"

With both of the Morristown and Erie C424's for power, MO-1 proceeds Eastbound from Lake Junction with 5 hoppers bound for a customer on the Dover ... (more)

M&E 18 and 19 sandwich the EL 3372, the last U34CH, as they arrive at the URHS repair facility for cosmetic restoration.