SOUTHERN RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY
 

SWEDESBORO TO SALEM
 
SRNJ uses a variety of power on its South Jersey operations. The Swedesboro-Salem run sees F7s(727 & 728), a GP9(100) & a U18B(1801). Usually on Tu-Th-Sa. arriving in Swedesboro around 3pm.
 

   


Rolling past Grasso's Foods in Swedesboro are F7 727, U18B 1801, & GP9 100
727 leads the trio past the old DelMonte warehouse.
Not pulling a steamer on a fan trip, but 1801 makes some smoke revving up.
100 trails as the power heads into the interchange tracks
Working at the Conrail interchange.
Working at the Conrail interchange in Swedesboro
717 takes northbound cars to the Conrail interchange.
Crossing Kings Highway, heading back south toward Mannington.
Passing ties waiting for installation at Cloverdale Rd.
Heading south at the Point Airy Rd. crossing.
After crossing Oldmans Creek bridge and starting upgrade, 1801 shows off.
Taking on a grade after crossing Oldmans Creek.
Southbound along Woodstown Road just above Woodstown.
Approaching Rt. 40 in Woodstown.
(last of 10-9-04 chase)
There are no mountains this deep in South Jersey; it's a heavy foliage tunnel.
F7 728 leading north into Woodstown, crossing Dickinson St.
Just across Dickinson St. 728 passes an ancient iron whistle post.
728 doesn't disturb the horses as it hits a private crossing at a farm.
Acres of corn are typical in Salem County, and so is something like an F7.
Crossing Point Airy Road.
Rail sections, which have since been installed, at Cloverdale Rd.
U18B 1801 crosses Cloverdale Rd leading south.
1801 passes a farm field where a farmer kicks up dust while plowing.
About to go under Rt 45 at the north of Woodstown.
Under stormy skies, 1801 slows as they're going to drop some covered hoppers
Resuming their southward trip, train SBSA crosses Rt 40.