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Eastbound Reading Motor Car with Train 657 (probably)
Title:  Eastbound Reading Motor Car with Train 657 (probably)
Description:  This is one of the Bound Brook - Trenton locals that ran throughout the day. Trains 652, 654, 656 and 666 eastward and Trains 655, 657, 671or 673 westward. All of these were daily except Sundays & Holidays"; there was also a westbound Saturday only train 1659 that stopped in Belle Meade from 12.59pm - 1.01pm. The timetable showed these as "gas electric trains." The car is #4071 a unique baggage/coach combine built by Bethlehem Steel.
Photo Date:  11/15/1951  Upload Date: 5/2/2008 1:09:24 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Charles Knox Freericks
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Locomotives:  RDG 4071(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2702   Comments: 0
Balitmore & Ohio's "Capitol Limited"
Title:  Balitmore & Ohio's "Capitol Limited"
Description:  Train #6, The "Capitol Limited" is on its way through Belle Mead, New Jersey, on the New York Division of the Reading. It is lead by E6 (A) #52 delivered in June of 1941, and EB #52a (paired sets shared numbers) delivered in June of 1937. The train ran Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadelphia, Jersey City. This train included an RPO-baggage car, 3 coaches, a diner, 3 sleepers and a parlor car. The first coach came from train 25 "The Columbian" and was a lightweight streamliner. He'd have been "tearin' 'em up." The employees' timetable of 1948 lists The Cap as running 11.5 miles from "GH" Tower near Pennington to Belle Mead in 9 minutes, an average of 76.7mph, then from Belle Mead.
Photo Date:  11/15/1951  Upload Date: 5/2/2008 1:09:37 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Charles Knox Freericks
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Locomotives:  BO 52(E6A)
Views:  4272   Comments: 1
A High Iron excursion train eases its way into the station
Title:  A High Iron excursion train eases its way into the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/1960  Upload Date: 3/22/2012 7:49:29 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  1851   Comments: 2
Derailment at the Belle Mead Tower just south of MP 50
Title:  Derailment at the Belle Mead Tower just south of MP 50
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1969  Upload Date: 3/22/2012 7:48:46 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories:  Wreck
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Views:  1116   Comments: 2
Cleaning up after a RDG coal train derailment south of MP 50
Title:  Cleaning up after a RDG coal train derailment south of MP 50
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1969  Upload Date: 3/22/2012 7:48:59 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
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Views:  805   Comments: 3
A steam powered CNJ crane helps with cleaning up after a derailment
Title:  A steam powered CNJ crane helps with cleaning up after a derailment
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1969  Upload Date: 3/22/2012 7:49:15 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
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Views:  749   Comments: 1
A CR mixed freight waits for the signal to proceed
Title:  A CR mixed freight waits for the signal to proceed
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/1981  Upload Date: 5/27/2011 4:45:56 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 3105(GP40) CR 3065(GP40)
Views:  853   Comments: 1
This mixed frieght is southbound along what is now CSX's TL
Title:  This mixed frieght is southbound along what is now CSX's TL
Description:  The signal bridges, interlock and "BM" Tower have faded from the scene on what is now a one track line.
Photo Date:  4/1/1981  Upload Date: 5/27/2011 4:46:14 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 3105(GP40) CR 3065(GP40)
Views:  797   Comments: 1
Riding the Reading
Title:  Riding the Reading
Description:  A Philadelphia bound train with a pair of SD 45's waits in the hole for the Crusader, as seen from the dutch door of the former Reading RDC
Photo Date:  4/15/1981  Upload Date: 8/20/2011 1:36:28 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6216(SD45)
Views:  655   Comments: 3
Conrail EMD SD-40-2 6468
Title:  Conrail EMD SD-40-2 6468
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/10/1990  Upload Date: 6/18/2008 4:16:45 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  andrew koenigsberg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 6468(SD40-2)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
CR 7891 & 6628 load stone at the 3M quarry
Title:  CR 7891 & 6628 load stone at the 3M quarry
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/13/1996  Upload Date: 10/22/2011 8:30:18 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Rich Carl
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 7891(GP38) CR 6628(C36-7)
Views:  760   Comments: 0
CSX P938 goes west over the Trenton Ln with RBB&B's Red Unit
Title:  CSX P938 goes west over the Trenton Ln with RBB&B's Red Unit
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/16/2001  Upload Date: 5/9/2021 3:27:00 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FURX 3038(SD40-2) CSX 8628(SD50)
Views:  470   Comments: 1
How the ex-RDG station looked nine years after being closed in 1982
Title:  How the ex-RDG station looked nine years after being closed in 1982
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/2001  Upload Date: 12/26/2011 4:37:07 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories:  Station
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Views:  857   Comments: 1
The ex-RDG station shows the signs of neglect and vandalism
Title:  The ex-RDG station shows the signs of neglect and vandalism
Description:  December 26th, 2011- the station is definitely showing signs of neglect and vandalism
Photo Date:  8/2/2001  Upload Date: 12/26/2011 4:37:24 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories:  Station
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Views:  593   Comments: 1
CSX 4717
Title:  CSX 4717
Description:  According The The Belle Mead Defect Detector, This Train Had 344 Axles, And Was Moving At 47 Mph.
Photo Date:  12/3/2003  Upload Date: 8/25/2004 8:31:45 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4717(SD70MAC)
Views:  779   Comments: 0
BNSF 4122
Title:  BNSF 4122
Description:  BNSF On The CSX Trenton Line
Photo Date:  12/3/2003  Upload Date: 8/25/2004 8:31:45 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4122(C44-9W)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
Defect Detector
Title:  Defect Detector
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/2003  Upload Date: 8/25/2004 8:31:45 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
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Views:  315   Comments: 0
CSX 7885
Title:  CSX 7885
Description:  CSX 7885 Leads A Southbound Intermodal Train Passed Belle Mead
Photo Date:  2/6/2004  Upload Date: 7/21/2004 6:11:33 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7885(C40-8W)
Views:  668   Comments: 0
Looking Southbound Down The Railroad Tracks
Title:  Looking Southbound Down The Railroad Tracks
Description:  Looking Southbound Down The CSX Trenton Line After A Northbound Intermodal Passed. Here You See The Old Reading Railroad "Belle Mead" Station, Which Is No Longer In Use.
Photo Date:  2/6/2004  Upload Date: 7/22/2004 1:04:48 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories:  Station
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Views:  753   Comments: 0
CSX 7359
Title:  CSX 7359
Description:  CSX 7359 Runs Through The Belle Mead, NJ HBD-DED
Photo Date:  7/21/2004  Upload Date: 7/22/2004 1:16:27 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7359(C40-8W)
Views:  773   Comments: 0
CSX 8753
Title:  CSX 8753
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/25/2004  Upload Date: 8/25/2004 8:31:45 AM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8753(SD60I)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
CSX 4733 Leads Q438 Through Belle Mead, NJ With 528 Axles, Moving At 40 MPH, No Defects At The Belle Mead HBD-DED
Title:  CSX 4733 Leads Q438 Through Belle Mead, NJ With 528 Axles, Moving At 40 MPH, No Defects At The Belle Mead HBD-DED
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4733(SD70MAC) UP 9041(C40-8)
Views:  777   Comments: 0
CSX 4733 And Union Pacific 9041
Title:  CSX 4733 And Union Pacific 9041
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4733(SD70MAC) UP 9041(C40-8)
Views:  775   Comments: 0
ex-Conrail Quality Engine, Now CSX 8812 Sits At Belle Mead On The Main Track For An Unknown Reason
Title:  ex-Conrail Quality Engine, Now CSX 8812 Sits At Belle Mead On The Main Track For An Unknown Reason
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8812(SD40-2)
Views:  828   Comments: 0
CSX 8568 And A Conrail Quality Engine
Title:  CSX 8568 And A Conrail Quality Engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8568(SD50)
Views:  550   Comments: 0
BO 282
Title:  BO 282
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  195   Comments: 0
The End Of Q300
Title:  The End Of Q300
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2004  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 6:23:50 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
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Views:  192   Comments: 0
CSX 7631
Title:  CSX 7631
Description:  CSX 7631 and HLCX 7201 at the abandoned Belle Mead station, New Jersey
Photo Date:  11/28/2004  Upload Date: 11/28/2004 4:16:09 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7631(C40-8) HLCX 7201(SD40-2)
Views:  1024   Comments: 0
CSX 7631
Title:  CSX 7631
Description:  CSX 7631 on a dark, rainy day at the abandoned Belle Mead station, New Jersey
Photo Date:  11/28/2004  Upload Date: 11/28/2004 4:05:43 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7631(C40-8)
Views:  749   Comments: 1
CSX 8753
Title:  CSX 8753
Description:  CSX 8753 leads NB freight at the abandoned Belle Mead train station
Photo Date:  12/8/2004  Upload Date: 12/8/2004 3:19:45 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8753(SD60I) CSX 8054(SD40-2)
Views:  919   Comments: 0
CSX 5119
Title:  CSX 5119
Description:  CSX 5119, Township Line Road (Belle Mead Co-Op), Belle Mead, New Jersey
Photo Date:  12/30/2004  Upload Date: 12/30/2004 5:59:22 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Kim Piersol
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Locomotives:  CSX 5119(AC44CW)
Views:  559   Comments: 0
Covered Hopper
Title:  Covered Hopper
Description:  The 3M Belle Mead Quarry Mines A Mineral Us}d In Roofing Shingles. They Are Mostly Trucked Out, But Their is Still Rail Service. CSX Local Train C761 Serves This Plant, Service Is Spiratic.
Photo Date:  12/30/2004  Upload Date: 12/30/2004 7:10:39 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  400   Comments: 0
A CP Rail Covered Hopper
Title:  A CP Rail Covered Hopper
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/30/2004  Upload Date: 12/30/2004 7:10:39 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  466   Comments: 0
Reading station
Title:  Reading station
Description:  Stairs at left lead up to Rt.206; in years past this was a busy passenger station
Photo Date:  1/1/2005  Upload Date: 6/20/2007 1:02:59 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Reading station
Title:  Reading station
Description:  Inside is trashed, but basic brick structure in good shape
Photo Date:  1/1/2005  Upload Date: 6/20/2007 1:04:20 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Reading station
Title:  Reading station
Description:  Station and ancillary waiting structure for north/east passengers, as well as Rt.206 overpass visible.
Photo Date:  1/1/2005  Upload Date: 6/20/2007 1:01:26 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
CSX 667
Title:  CSX 667
Description:  CSX 667, Township Line Road, Belle Mead, New Jersey
Photo Date:  1/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/29/2005 4:29:09 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 667(AC60CW)
Views:  1151   Comments: 0
Setting Out The Cars
Title:  Setting Out The Cars
Description:  C761 Leaves The Covered Hoppers For The 3M Switcher (Yellow Colored Switcher) To Come Down And Get Them
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  239   Comments: 0
"NI, The Cars Have Been Set Out"
Title:  "NI, The Cars Have Been Set Out"
Description:  C761 Now Goes To Retreve The Railcars To Bring Over To Reckett Benckester, Over In Hillsborough. For Pics Of That, Look At Part 3.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  709   Comments: 0
C761
Title:  C761
Description:  C761 Now Goes To Retreve The Railcars (White Covered Hopper, A Few Tankers) To Bring Over To Reckett Benckester.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  557   Comments: 0
Attaching
Title:  Attaching
Description:  Now, C761 Attaches The Cars That Have To Go To Reckett Benckester. Note That Quarry In The Background. DISCLAIMER: Do NOT Go Down The 3M Road If You Want To Get A Picture Of The Quarry, You Will Be Ticketed For Trespassing (And There Is A Guard Station At The End Of The Road)
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
Attached!!
Title:  Attached!!
Description:  Note The Quarry In The Background.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
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Views:  187   Comments: 0
"Let's Move Out!!"
Title:  "Let's Move Out!!"
Description:  C761 Moves Out Of 3M And Heads Over To Reckett Benckester.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  184   Comments: 0
Blurry Shot
Title:  Blurry Shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  181   Comments: 0
A Semi-Blurry Shot
Title:  A Semi-Blurry Shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
You Can Move Out Now.......
Title:  You Can Move Out Now.......
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
Moving Out
Title:  Moving Out
Description:  C761 Leaves 3M, And Now Is Heading Over To Reckett Benckester. To See Those Picts, See Part Three.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
Railroad Crossing Lights
Title:  Railroad Crossing Lights
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
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Views:  258   Comments: 0
C761 Leaving 3M
Title:  C761 Leaving 3M
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
Leaving The 3M Spur/Branch.
Title:  Leaving The 3M Spur/Branch.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:05:28 PM
Location:  Belle Mead, NJ
Author:  Stephen Sozio
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  513   Comments: 0


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