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By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:8/17/2022 - 8/17/2022
Album Info:MA-2, finished switching tank cars and returns west on track 2, with an Aspect for Approach Steady Yellow over Steady Red. As MA-2 is closer to the westbound signal, the Aspect changes to Red/Red Stop and Proceed. 70-300mm zoom lens used fro some photos. NORAC Signal Info. Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club 11th edition of NORAC rules and used with their permission. Reporting marks info, RailCar Photos_Counting Marks, RailServe.Com2021 AAR Reporting marks. Bound Brook Boro NJ is in Somerset County. My second catch of MA-2 for the day!!!
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Westbound Track 2  Approach #1
Title:  Westbound Track 2 Approach #1
Description:  Westbound Track 2, signal Aspect; Steady Yellow/Amber over Steady Red. Name APPROACH, Indication Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal . Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the engine passes the Approach Signal. NORAC Rule 285. To the left of track 2 is the signal for the Port Reading Secondary where it connect to the Lehigh Line. To the right is track 1 westbound and its signal is displaying Red/Red Stop. Part of the Valley Interchange Track is visible behind Track 1. 70-300mm zoom lens used.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:38:18 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 2
Westbound Approach # 2
Title:  Westbound Approach # 2
Description:  A second shot and all information mentioned in the first picture still applies.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:40:27 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 2
Westbound Approach #3
Title:  Westbound Approach #3
Description:  A third shot of Aspect Approach. and all information mentioned in the two previous pictures is the same for this one. .
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:42:47 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 2
Continuing West
Title:  Continuing West
Description:  A continuation shot from the previous picture, as MA -2 continues west. Its ditch lights are also lit. Old CNJ station partially visible . 70-300mm zoom lens used.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:43:33 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 2
Moving Slow on Track 2
Title:  Moving Slow on Track 2
Description:  MA-2 (Manville 2), running long hood forward and west on track 2 . Part of the old CNJ Station is seen to the left. . 70-300mm zoom lens used. Train is moving slow
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:44:21 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 2
Coming up to the Curve
Title:  Coming up to the Curve
Description:  MA-2, is closer and almost to the curve on track 2. 70-300mm zoom lens used. CNJ station and self storage facility are seen.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:45:43 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 2
MA-2 Distant Shot
Title:  MA-2 Distant Shot
Description:  MA-2 is operating long hood forward and on the curve passing both buildings. Picture taken from the open area west side of the old station
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:46:38 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
Have to Move Slow
Title:  Have to Move Slow
Description:  A continuation shot of MA-2, from the previous picture. Train is still moving slow
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:47:32 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 2
Passing A Part of CNJ History
Title:  Passing A Part of CNJ History
Description:  MA-2, passing the old CNJ station
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:48:21 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 4
CSX 4421
Title:  CSX 4421
Description:  An angled shot of CSX 4421 operating long hood forward. The conductor is visible in the cab.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:49:12 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 6
CSX4421 & TILX 112539
Title:  CSX4421 & TILX 112539
Description:  CSX 4421 and first tank car TILX 112539 just passing my location and will stop shortly for the westbound signal ahead of the train. TILX= Trinity Industries Leasing . NOTE TILX 112539 IS NEW TO RRPA
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:49:55 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 2
TILX 112787 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  TILX 112787 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Second tank car TILX 112787, TILX= Trinity Industries Leasing, MA-2 continues slowly towards the signal for track 2 seen in the distance.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:50:44 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
GATX 61336 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  GATX 61336 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Third tank car GATX 61336, GATX= General American Transportation. Ma-2 will be slowing for the signal
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:51:27 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 4
Getting Closer to the Signal
Title:  Getting Closer to the Signal
Description:  MA-2, is getting closer to the track 2, westbound signal still displaying Aspect Approach which is seen ahead fo the train , left side
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:52:10 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
""APPROACH"
Title:  ""APPROACH"
Description:  A 70-300mm zoom lens shot of MA-2 at the track 2 ,westbound signal and this signal will change aspects from Approach to Red/Red for Stop and Proceed NORAC Rule 291. Track 1 westbound displays Aspect Red /Red for Stop, NORAC Rule 292
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:54:02 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 2
Aspect Stop and Proceed
Title:  Aspect Stop and Proceed
Description:  Westbound track 2, Aspect has changed from Approach (Steady Yellow/Amber over Steady Red to Aspect Red/ Red , Name Stop and Proceed, NORAC Rule 291, Indication ; Stop then proceed at Restricted Speed until the entire train has cleared all interlocking and spring switches., if signal is an interlocking or CP (Control Point) signal) and the leading wheels have: Passed a more favorable signal, or Entered non signaled DCS territory 70-300mm zoom lens used.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:54:58 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 2
MA-2 Continues Past Stop and Proceed Signal
Title:  MA-2 Continues Past Stop and Proceed Signal
Description:  MA-2 continues past the Stop and Proceed signal. All information mentioned i the previous photo still applies here. 70-300mm zoom lens used.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:56:00 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 2
Passing the Port Reading Secondary
Title:  Passing the Port Reading Secondary
Description:  Another continuation shot of MA-2 is at the the junction of the NS Port reading Secondary and NS Lehigh Line . Signals for both tracks displays Aspects Red /Red for STOP NORAC rule 292
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:56:55 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 2
Going under the Truss Bridge
Title:  Going under the Truss Bridge
Description:  MA-2 is just past the Port Reading Secondary and continues west on track 2. Last shot taken 70-300mm zoom lens used.
Photo Date:  8/17/2022  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 7:57:54 PM
Location:  Bound Brook, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4421(GP40-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 4


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