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By:John Wolan
Dates:3/24/2015 - 3/24/2015
Album Info:CSAO SA2 serves industries along the Sayreville Running Track from North Brunswick, NJ to South Amboy, NJ. Operations are based out of Browns Yard in Sayreville, NJ.
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CSX 4419 (GP40-2)
Title:  CSX 4419 (GP40-2)
Description:  CSX 4419 (GP40-2) waits for orders on the Silver Line Windows spur.
Photo Date:  3/24/2015  Upload Date: 9/28/2015 12:30:27 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4419(GP40-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 2
Walk The Line
Title:  Walk The Line
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets conductor on SA2 walks the line as he makes his way over to the other side of the car to let the engineer know when the train has cleared the switch.
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 12/28/2015 12:56:05 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
Playing Chicken
Title:  Playing Chicken
Description:  Some geese decide to play chicken with CSX 4419 (GP40-2) as it pulls a string of hoppers from Silver Line Windows.
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 9/29/2015 12:27:09 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4419(GP40-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
CSX 4419 (GP40-2)
Title:  CSX 4419 (GP40-2)
Description:  CSAO SA2 (CSX 4412 GP40-2) at Silver Line Windows
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 12/23/2015 12:57:14 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4419(GP40-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
CSAO SA2 (CSX 4419 - GP40-2)
Title:  CSAO SA2 (CSX 4419 - GP40-2)
Description:  Having completed its drilling for the day and with the conductor at the helm of the splat car, CSX 4419 (GP40-2) running as CSAO SA2 shoves back to Browns Yard. The track off to the right was one of the many spurs that led into the factory when it was previously owned by Johnson & Johnson Personal Products.
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 12:46:09 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
We'll Meet Again
Title:  We'll Meet Again
Description:  After drilling Silver Line Windows, CSX 4419 (GP40-2) pulls its string of cars towards the switch and the awaiting splatcar NYC 901015
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 12/29/2015 12:55:30 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4419(GP40-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
High Wire Act
Title:  High Wire Act
Description:  The conductor on CSAO SA2 carefully watches his steps as he makes his way over to the opposite of the hopper car as it being pulled towards the switch. He will let the engineer know once they are clear.
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 12/30/2015 12:54:17 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
A Wild Ride
Title:  A Wild Ride
Description:  The winter thaw has not been kind to the spur leading into the Silver Line Windows factory. A major overhaul was recently completed during one of the coldest weeks in January (See the Silver Line Tie Replacement and Track Maintenance album) which may have not been ideal conditions. Here CSX 4419 (running as CSAO SA2) comes to pick up 5 empty hopper cars. The train will return 30 minutes later with full hoppers. Nikon D5300: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm @ 140mm:f5.6:1/125:AP:ISO200. RAW Post processing - cropping and color correction.
Photo Date:  3/31/2015  Upload Date: 4/21/2015 9:19:22 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
Categories:  Track,Action
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Views:  406   Comments: 2
The High Life
Title:  The High Life
Description:  It has been a crazy week for the Conrail Shared Assests Opgrations CSAO SA2 along the Sayreville Running Track. Normally this train only runs on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and maybe 2 or 3 times a month if that. But for this week, it showed up Monday (twice to dwill), skipped Tuesday, Wednesday (twice to drill) and Thursday only to find out there was nothing to take back. Here CSX 4415 (GP40-2) on Wednesdays mid-day shove back across the bridge. The bridge spans roughly 200 ft and stands approximately 50 ft tall. The builders plate on the side states that it was built in 1907 by The Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, PA. Nikon D5300: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm @ 22mm:f9:1/60:AP:ISO100:Vivid Color Preset. JPEG to Camera RAW Post processing - exposure and color adjustments.
Photo Date:  5/6/2015  Upload Date: 5/7/2015 9:16:47 PM
Location:  Milltown, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4415(GP40-2)
Views:  664   Comments: 2
Into The Woods
Title:  Into The Woods
Description:  NS 5282 (GP38-2) running as CSAO SA2 shoves back into the woods after drilling hopper cars/at Silver Line Windows.
Photo Date:  8/7/2015  Upload Date: 9/15/2015 5:19:08 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Back to Business
Title:  Back to Business
Description:  After being out of service for a few weeks for safety improvements, Silver Line Windows started up rail delivery again. Since CSAO SA2 only had to drop off cars, they could run light on the way back to Browns Yard. One of the conductors stands at the of the train now running long hood forward to guide it along. The companion shot to this photo can be found here.
Photo Date:  8/19/2015  Upload Date: 9/22/2015 12:37:55 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
NS 5280
Title:  NS 5280
Description:  Inside Silver Line Windows as CSAO SA2 [NS 5280 (GP38-2)] drops off some cars.
Photo Date:  8/20/2015  Upload Date: 10/30/2015 12:45:22 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
NS 5280
Title:  NS 5280
Description:  With having only to drop off cars this time at Silver Line Windows, CSAO SA2 [NS 5280 (GP38-2)] can makes its run back to Browns Yard long hood forward.
Photo Date:  8/20/2015  Upload Date: 10/30/2015 12:42:07 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
Well Weathered
Title:  Well Weathered
Description:  A well weathered CSAO SA2 (NS 5280 GP38-1) heads along the Sayreville Running Track to switch out one hopper car at Silver Line Windows.
Photo Date:  9/2/2015  Upload Date: 10/19/2015 12:44:31 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5280(GP38-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
CSAO SA2
Title:  CSAO SA2
Description:  Once the final brake test is completed, CSAO SA2 (NS 5313 GP38-2) begins its shove back to Browns Yard.
Photo Date:  9/9/2015  Upload Date: 11/18/2015 12:24:07 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
It's a Jungle Out There
Title:  It's a Jungle Out There
Description:  CSAO SA2 (CSX 4412 GP40-2) uses every inch it can in order to switch cars at Silver Line Windows. The actual end of the Sayreville Running Track is still 75 ft. away, but over time nature has slowly been taking over. The engineers have been refusing to move any further fearing that they would either not be able to stop or even get rolling again once the vegetation got between the wheels and track. Their complaints have been heard and whe track has been recently cleared and cleaned up.
Photo Date:  9/21/2015  Upload Date: 10/15/2015 12:44:34 PM
Location:  North Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 3
The Chase
Title:  The Chase
Description:  Although not a particular great shot, this photo sort of sums up the events leading up to this moment. To me, it also kind of captures the fading away of the local servicing by the railroads with the disconnected rails of the Sunshine Biscuit factory in the background. Short story: CSAO SA2 returns to Browns Yard after a long afternoon servicing Silver Line Windows. Long story: I caught SA2 sitting outside Silver Line when leaving work. I have been working on getting a shot of it in front of the Milltown Station for a few months now and decided to wait it out there. SA2 had a tough time that night. The last 100 ft is overgrown with weeds which prevent engineers to utilize the full length of track to make for efficient switching. In addition, some of the hopper cars had bad brakes, so extra time was needed to chock the wheels. Light was fading fast, so getting the freight station shot was not going to happen. Listening to the radio chatter, SA2 was going to make a stop out Mauser on its way back to pick up 2 cars left the previous day. Knowing I had some time, I went home and grabbed a flash and heading over to Mauser and waited. The radio saved me again as I found out that that SA2 wasn't going to Mauser, but the siding that near there. SA2 had to pick up the cars quick in order to make it back across the South River Bridge in 10 minutes. Back in the car, I tried to see if I could get to the bridge. I met up with SA2 just as it crossed Harts Lane. Not too familiar with South River, I guessed wrong on which way to get to the bridge. SA2 was able to make it's deadline getting across while I was already heading down Jernee Mill Road trying to find a good location. Quickly, I set up the camera and tried some test shots. Moments later, SA2 approaches at a good clip with the conductor throwing flares along the crossings. Fingers crossed, the shutter clicks.
Photo Date:  9/28/2015  Upload Date: 9/29/2015 12:28:12 PM
Location:  Sayreville, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4423(GP40-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
CSX 4412 (GP40-2)
Title:  CSX 4412 (GP40-2)
Description:  CSAO SA2 passes mile marker #9 of the Sayreville Running Branch on it's next stop to Mauser to pick up more covered hopper cars.
Photo Date:  3/15/2016  Upload Date: 12/9/2016 7:00:07 PM
Location:  East Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
NYC 901013
Title:  NYC 901013
Description:  CSAO SA2 has two conductors this time around on the shoving platform as they cross Ryders Lane after drilling Silver Line Windows.
Photo Date:  3/15/2016  Upload Date: 12/9/2016 7:29:13 PM
Location:  East Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
NYC 901013
Title:  NYC 901013
Description:  Two conductors on CSAO SA2 get a front row view as they heads towards the Mauser spur to pick up more covered hoppers.
Photo Date:  3/15/2016  Upload Date: 12/9/2016 7:32:44 PM
Location:  East Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
Welcome to Milltown
Title:  Welcome to Milltown
Description:  NS 5283, running as CSAO SA2, shoves past the Milltown sign used during Milltowns 4th of July fireworks display in Borough Park. SA2 returns to Browns Yard with one covered car in tow after servicing Silver Line Windows.
Photo Date:  7/7/2017  Upload Date: 7/8/2017 9:05:44 PM
Location:  Milltown, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
NS 5283
Title:  NS 5283
Description:  CSAO SA2, NS 5283 (GP38-2) crosses Violet Avenue in Milltown, NJ.
Photo Date:  7/7/2017  Upload Date: 7/7/2017 6:35:48 PM
Location:  Milltown, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 1
NS 5283
Title:  NS 5283
Description:  CSAO SA2, NS 5283 (GP38-2) shoving back to Browns Yard along the Sayreville Running Track.
Photo Date:  7/7/2017  Upload Date: 7/7/2017 6:38:16 PM
Location:  Milltown, NJ
Author:  John Wolan
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Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0


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