Diesel Train

[DunEdinRanger]

Thought I would try and check out how the photos turned out...

It wasn't easy doing this. Just trying to find a station where I could take the photo was hard enough..

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[pal]

Nice shots, Lou!

 

[McShaverson]

I like, a lot. I find trains quite interesting

 

[Joker]

I like trains too. I have gotten to ride the French bullet train a few times. It really moves. 150 MPH

 

[DunEdinRanger]

NJ Transit has instituted double decker trains on some lines, principally the ones that go to Penn Station in New York, though I hear plans are to make all, if not most trains doubledeckers.

 

[RichGem]

Did you run into this guy?

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Did you run into this guy?

That's the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line, which doesn't run into Bergen yet, as it ends in North Bergen, NJ, which is actually south of Bergen County.

 

[RichGem]

That's the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line, which doesn't run into Bergen yet, as it ends in North Bergen, NJ, which is actually south of Bergen County.

<confused head scratch>

 

[richmondesi]

Did you run into this guy?

that's hilarious...

 

[DunEdinRanger]

http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0100.pdf is a map and schedule of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, the closest thing to a Monoral, outside of Newark Airport.

The Hudson Bergen Light rail was supposed to start in Bayonne, at the southern tip of Hudson County, and run into Bergen County. Right now the line ends at Tonnelle Avenue and 51st Street in North Bergen.

North Bergen, NJ is in Hudson County, and south of Bergen County.

You're probably wondering why it is called North Bergen?

Well, next time you're in town I may have to tell you.

 

[thunderball]

Nice! I like the light in the second shot.

 

[kaitlynzimer]

Wow I'm interesting about trains.

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[bigred90gt]

NJ Transit has instituted double decker trains on some lines, principally the ones that go to Penn Station in New York, though I hear plans are to make all, if not most trains doubledeckers.

When did NJT put in the double deckers? When I lived in Plainsboro (just outside of Princeton) we used to catch the train from Princeton to Penn Station. Those seats are so bouncy it is almost akward.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

They started in the Spring, according to my friends on the Main Line, and apparently they are also doing extensive track work.

 

[bigred90gt]

They started in the Spring, according to my friends on the Main Line, and apparently they are also doing extensive track work.

Gotcha. we moved back to Texas in 10/07.

Where about in New Jersey are you? Coming from Texas, I was quite surprised at what I found in Jersey when we moved there. It is nothing like what I was expecting. I was expecting more along the lines of what you find as you get closer to NYC (Newark comes to mind - very urban settings). what we found was acres and acres of farm land, old historic homes, and beautiful countryside. The 2nd time I ever went there (I used to make 1 - 2 month business trips) was from February to April. The thing that kind of freaked me out was the smell of spring in Jersey. They call it the Garden state, and for good reason. Driving around with the windows down literally smelled like potpouri outside. It was nice, but kind of strange at the same time. Definitely different from the smells of Exxon Mobile in my backyard.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm in Northern NJ, but not Newark.

I had a friend from Nevada once comment on how green everything was in NJ.

Glad someone enjoyed NJ! You can come back anytime!

 

[bigred90gt]

I'm in Northern NJ, but not Newark.

I had a friend from Nevada once comment on how green everything was in NJ.

Glad someone enjoyed NJ! You can come back anytime!

I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Being from Texas, new Jersey has a reputation very unbecoming of what it truly is. For the most part, the people are not at friendly or outgoing as they are in Texas. Southern hospitality is not just a catchy phrase. But, they were not rude by any means. It is just a different upbringing than down here. The cost of living is ridiculous. We paid $1000/month for a 700 sq/ft 1 bedroom apartment. the same apartment down here, in a comparable area and of the same age and amenities, would probably run you $500 - $600 per month tops. Thankfully, my company paid the rent.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Yeah, but a large part of that difference is the property taxes paid in NJ.

Step 1. Call EMS.

Step 2. Google NJ Property Taxes

 

[bigred90gt]

Yeah, but a large part of that difference is the property taxes paid in NJ.

Step 1. Call EMS.

Step 2. Google NJ Property Taxes

most of what I saw was not too far out of line. It ranged from 1.7&#37; to 5.8%, with most townships being around 3% on average. 5% is ridiculous. 1.7% is quite low. 3% would seem to be pretty average. The problem is when you have a 2500 sq/ft 3 or 4 bedroom house, in average condition in an average area that sells for $400k - $600k. This seems to be about average from what I remember. That same house would run anywhere from $125k to $200k here, less in the ghetto and more in an exclusive area.

 

[tblech]

BAH! I've seen enough of this, I think I will go on vacation, be back in a week and a half...

BTW for those that don't know, I am a locomotive engineer, not a general disser of pictures of locomotives!

SHE ane I are going to Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Mountains for vacation, we love the leaves changing AND it is easier then spring to get time off...