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12/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:5/11/2024 - 5/11/2024
Album Info:This set contains a speeder, history of PU Tower- notes inside the tower, written by Mr. Frank T. Reilly, who is CNJ Rail Fan, the interlocking map and other items. Phillipsburg, NJ (Warren County)
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First Shot of the Speeder
Title:  First Shot of the Speeder
Description:  First shot of a privately owned speeder which was on display at PU Tower for the CNJ 175th Anniversary. This speeder doesn't have a CNJ number. Believe its origin is Canadian National no other information.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:03:23 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge
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Second Closer Shot of Speeder.
Title:  Second Closer Shot of Speeder.
Description:  A second and closer shot of this privately owned speeder.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:04:02 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge
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Right Side to Left Side Interior View of the Speeder.
Title:  Right Side to Left Side Interior View of the Speeder.
Description:  A right sdie to left side interior view fo the speeder, showing the controls. NJT 4112 is seen at Brainard Street Grade.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:07:10 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Track
Locomotives:  NJT 4112(GP40PH-2)
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Second & Closer Interior Shot of the Speeder
Title:  Second & Closer Interior Shot of the Speeder
Description:  A second & closer interior shot of the speeder both seats, controls radio, and other items. NJT 4112 is seen in the background.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:10:13 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NJT 4112(GP40PH-2)
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First Left to Right Side Interior Shot
Title:  First Left to Right Side Interior Shot
Description:  First Left to rihgt side interior shot, seat , controls, radio, lantern, Fusees & Torpedos container, gas can
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:14:16 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
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Second & Closer Interior Speeder Shot
Title:  Second & Closer Interior Speeder Shot
Description:  A second & closer interior shot from the previous picture.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:15:49 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock
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Airhorns, & Marker Lights
Title:  Airhorns, & Marker Lights
Description:  First Shot showing the doors folded back. Note the airhorns atop the speeder and marker lights on each side.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:17:18 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
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Second Shot of the Speeder Doors folded back.
Title:  Second Shot of the Speeder Doors folded back.
Description:  A second shot of the folder doors secured at the back of this speeder, airhorns and marker lights. The doors actually close on both sides. Part of the NS Lehigh Line is seen to the right. (Tracks are actually CNJ heritage)
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:18:09 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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First Page PU Tower History
Title:  First Page PU Tower History
Description:  This is the first shot taken inside PU Tower. This is Tilted Phillipsburg's PU Tower History by Frank T. Reilly. There is more than one page and two of which are photos
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:22:17 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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PU Tower History Page 2
Title:  PU Tower History Page 2
Description:  Page 2 , PU Tower History
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:23:06 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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  Photos of  PU Tower Operators
Title:  Photos of PU Tower Operators
Description:  A few photos of PU Tower Operators, Dates not known.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:24:19 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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PU Tower History Page 3
Title:  PU Tower History Page 3
Description:  History of PU Tower Page 3 Author Mr. Frank T. Reilly. Note for all these shots the entire page can be viewed.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:25:33 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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1970's Photos of Rail Service at Phillipsburg
Title:  1970's Photos of Rail Service at Phillipsburg
Description:  This photo explains of rail service at Phillipsburg during the Arb Oil Embargo in the early 1970's.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:29:29 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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History of PU Tower Page 4
Title:  History of PU Tower Page 4
Description:  History of PU Tower Page 4
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:31:36 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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PU Tower Photos
Title:  PU Tower Photos
Description:  Six photos of PU Tower various dates
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:32:40 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Photo of Original Switch Machine
Title:  Photo of Original Switch Machine
Description:  A photo showing the US&S pneumatic switch machine on the wall in PU Tower. See captions below each picture for details.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:33:32 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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East to West shot of PU Tower Interlocking Machine.
Title:  East to West shot of PU Tower Interlocking Machine.
Description:  A shot east to west view showing part of the Union Switch& Signal Pneumatic Interlocking machine, seen in the previous photo. This machine still works to some degree!!! The large blue map is a diagram of the Interlocking ad tracks at Phillipsburg. Visitors also seen.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:34:16 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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West to East View of PU Tower Interlocking Machine.
Title:  West to East View of PU Tower Interlocking Machine.
Description:  A Werst to East shot of teh interlocking machine inside PU Tower. It was originally on the wall (see original photo in this set)
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:35:10 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Second West to east Shot of Interlocking Machine.
Title:  Second West to east Shot of Interlocking Machine.
Description:  A second West to East shot of the Interlocking Machine and accompanying diagram (Blue) I have shots of the diagram included in this. Visitors also seen. The map seen in the back left of this photo, shows all the railraods in Phillipsburg at one time and trackage. I didn't get any shots of that map. Great to see what was here railroad wise in another time.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:35:50 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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First Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Title:  First Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Description:  First shot of the Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:37:27 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Second Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Title:  Second Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Description:  Second Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram. Note by R14 L.V.R.R. for Lehigh Valley RR and crossover tracks also seen.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:38:26 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Third Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Title:  Third Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Description:  Third Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:39:45 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Fourth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Title:  Fourth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Description:  Fourth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:40:41 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Fifth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Title:  Fifth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram.
Description:  Fifth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram, Track 21 listed P.R.R. = Pennsylvania RR
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:41:40 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Sixth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Title:  Sixth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Description:  Sixth Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:42:19 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Seventh Shot -PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Title:  Seventh Shot -PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Description:  Seventh Shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:43:22 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Eighth and last Shot PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Title:  Eighth and last Shot PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Description:  Eighth and Last shot of PU Tower Interlocking Diagram
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:44:07 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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CNJ Herald
Title:  CNJ Herald
Description:  CNJ Herald 1839-1976. on the wall inside the tower. Not known when this was placed in the tower
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:46:18 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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LVRR  Engraved on Phone Box
Title:  LVRR Engraved on Phone Box
Description:  LVRR = Lehigh Valley RR engraved on the outside of the phone box,
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:49:15 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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 PU Tower Operators Desk
Title:  PU Tower Operators Desk
Description:  Tower operator's desk facing the tracks with an assortment of books and phones on the desk.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:50:20 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Second Shot of PU Tower Operators Desk
Title:  Second Shot of PU Tower Operators Desk
Description:  A second shot of the PU Tower Operators Desk
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:51:07 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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East View from the Tower
Title:  East View from the Tower
Description:  A east view shot taken from inside the tower.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:51:53 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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West View track shot
Title:  West View track shot
Description:  West view taken from inside the tower. The track curving to the left goes to Easton, PA. Track to the right is a secondary track.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:52:37 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track
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Phone/Headset on the Operators Desk
Title:  Phone/Headset on the Operators Desk
Description:  A phone/headset on the operators desk.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:53:59 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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New York & Long Branch RR -Rules of the Operating Department
Title:  New York & Long Branch RR -Rules of the Operating Department
Description:  A Central of NJ RR Rules and operating book for the New York & Long Branch RR Company a joint venture by the CNJ & PRR back in the day. this line is now NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. Date of the green covered book not known.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 3:55:39 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Closer shot of the phone/headset
Title:  Closer shot of the phone/headset
Description:  Closer shot of the phone /headset on the operators desk.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 4:02:21 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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Old Phone.
Title:  Old Phone.
Description:  Last shot, a phone on the floor not known what it was used for or where it was located.
Photo Date:  5/11/2024  Upload Date: 6/2/2024 4:03:28 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
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