NJ TRANSIT TO CELEBRATE RAILROAD HISTORY WITH “MEET OUR RAIL FLEET: PAST AND PRESENT” EVENT
Public Invited to View Historic Railroad Equipment Display at Hoboken Terminal and Learn About Careers with NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations
September 11, 2024
HOBOKEN, NJ – On Sunday, September 15, the public is invited to Historic Hoboken Terminal to join NJ TRANSIT in celebrating New Jersey’s rich railroad history with some of the agency’s iconic heritage locomotives and railroad equipment – all while learning about career opportunities available on the railroad. “Meet Our Rail Fleet: Past and Present” will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Track 17. Admission is free.
Presented in conjunction with the United Railroad Historical Society and the Whippany Railway Museum, this event will be a must-see for history buffs, train enthusiasts, and families alike. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and photograph beautifully restored vintage equipment decked out in historical liveries of predecessor railroads. A recruiting table will also be available to those interested in joining NJ TRANSIT’s ranks as it works to serve the next generation of customers.
As a special treat, NJ TRANSIT and the Whippany Railway Museum also plan to include an historic Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Multiple Unit Railcar in this year’s display to commemorate the “last run” of that equipment, which occurred at Hoboken Terminal four decades ago in 1984. Known as “Subscription Club Car No. 2454,” this unique vehicle once operated on the so-called “Millionaire’s Express” from Hoboken to Gladstone and was recently restored to its 1930s splendor.
Attendees of “Meet Our Rail Fleet” are encouraged to use NJ TRANSIT commuter rail services when traveling to Hoboken and can arrive directly via trains operating on the Bergen, Main, Montclair, and Pascack Valley lines. The public can also take other NJ TRANSIT rail lines to Secaucus Junction and transfer to Hoboken Terminal. All regular fares will apply.
For further information about NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations’ heritage program, please visit https://www.njtransit.com/heritage.
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.