The LOST Central Railroad of New Jersey - The Story of NJ's Forgotten Trains - IT'S HISTORY

As one of the most influential railroads in all of New Jersey, the Central New Jersey Railroad has had an incredible impact on the Garden State’s growth throughout the 19th century. It flourished, carrying millions of passengers throughout its lifespan—though it met a tragic end thanks to the rise of automobiles and the widespread fall of railroads all across America. But did you know that not only an abandoned terminal remains, but a replica of a Blue Comet train car still remain? Today, we’ll be taking a look at the lost glory of the Central New Jersey Railroad.

IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch
Editor - Rishi Mittal
Host - Ryan Socash

» SOURCES
https://visitnj.org/article/brief-history-new-jersey
https://www.newjerseyalmanac.com/19th-century-industrial-development.html
https://www.britannica.com/place/New-Jersey/History
https://jcrhs.org/cnj.html
https://njrails.tripod.com/19th_Century/Elizabethtown_Somerville/E_S.htm
http://www.historic-structures.com/nj/jersey_city/train_engine_terminal2.php
https://www.american-rails.com/cnj.html#History
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1999/06/01/at-end-of-the-line-conrail-splits-in-two/2b92b07a-4a84-48c4-9eff-91dec41fd082/
https://conrail.com/about-conrail/history/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/central-railroad-of-new-jersey-terminal
http://www.historic-structures.com/nj/jersey_city/train_engine_terminal2.php
https://www.njparksandforests.com/parks/liberty_state_park/liberty_crrnj.html
http://www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/exhibits/equipment/passenger-cars/the-jersey-coast

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