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Viewing Album:  Then and now: South Amboy, NJ (1978 vs 2020)
 
By:Alan Page
Dates:3/11/1978 - 3/7/2020
Album Info:South Amboy, NJ was the end point for electrification for trains arriving out of NYC. South Amboy operations included an electric staging area and MU yard a few blocks north of the old station, and a large engine terminal just past the staging area near the Raritan river. This album compares South Amboy in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s with the current operations out of the new South Amboy station at Augusta St. In the 1970’s, the old station was near Henry and John St, with the nearby staging area and engine terminal past Augusta St. Demolition of the passenger overpass began in 2018 and was complete by March, 2020. Great thanks go to Steve Coraggio for providing 2016-2020 views of the old station site, the new station, just outside of town views, and a thorough look of the passenger overpass demolition. Included also are Steve's October, 2017 images of CSX and NJT action.
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NJDOT GGË 4876 ready to head back to the engine terminal
Title:  NJDOT GGË 4876 ready to head back to the engine terminal
Description:  NJDOT GG1 4876 ready to head back to the engine terminal at South Amboy on July 10, 1981.
Photo Date:  7/10/1981  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 7:57:18 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4876(GG1) NJT 4876(GG1)
Views:  462   Comments: 4
NJDOT GG1 4882 on July 9, 1978
Title:  NJDOT GG1 4882 on July 9, 1978
Description:  NJDOT GG1 4882 pulls into South Amboy station on July 9, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 8/21/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4882(GG1)
Views:  331   Comments: 3
Overpass at site of the old South Amboy swation
Title:  Overpass at site of the old South Amboy swation
Description:  The overpass at the `ld South Amboy station still stands on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 7:47:53 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  172   Comments: 0
NJDOT E-8A 4272 readies for departure
Title:  NJDOT E-8A 4272 readies for departure
Description:  NJDOT E-8A 4272 readies to depart South Amboy on July 9, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 7:50:10 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4272(E8A)
Views:  333   Comments: 3
Overpass at site of the old South Amboy station
Title:  Overpass at site of the old South Amboy station
Description:  The overpass at the old South Amboy station still stands on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 7:51:28 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Overpass at site of the old South Amboy station
Title:  Overpass at site of the old South Amboy station
Description:  View of the overpass ar the site of the old South Amboy station on August 21, 2016. The new station appears a few blocks in the distance.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:07:25 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  105   Comments: 0
NJDOT GG1 4872
Title:  NJDOT GG1 4872
Description:  NJDOT GG1 4872 at the old Augusta St. crossing by the tan and brick apartment building on March 11, 1978. In the near distance is the GG1 staging area and MU yard.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:09:17 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4872(GG1)
Views:  269   Comments: 1023410178
New station covers the old Augusta St crossing at the corner of the tan and brick Apartment bumlding
Title:  New station covers the old Augusta St crossing at the corner of the tan and brick Apartment bumlding
Description:  The new South Amboy station covers the old Augusta St crossing at the corner of the tan and brick Apartment building.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/12/2016 2:37:59 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Looking south from the new South Amboy station
Title:  Looking south from the new South Amboy station
Description:  From this view in August 21, 2016, the old Augusta St. crossing of the 1970's is one at the corner of the tan and brick apartment building, replaced by the new station complex.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:14:38 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  113   Comments: 0
NJDOT GP40P 4102
Title:  NJDOT GP40P 4102
Description:  Repainted from CNJ blue to NJDOT blue and silver, CR-operated GP40P 4102 (ex-CNJ 3673) rolls past the Augusta St crossing at the corner of the tan and brick apartment building in November, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 1:52:07 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4102(GP40P)
Views:  425   Comments: 2
A second station is located at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy station
Title:  A second station is located at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy station
Description:  A second station is located at toe base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy station across the tracks near John St.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/12/2016 3:13:26 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
A second station is located at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy staton
Title:  A second station is located at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy staton
Description:  A second station is located along Mason Ave at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy station as seen in August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/12/2016 3:22:38 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
A second station is located near the overpass that served the old South Amboy station
Title:  A second station is located near the overpass that served the old South Amboy station
Description:  A second station is located alomg Mason Ave at the base of the overpass that served the old South Amboy station as seen in August 21, 2016. The new station appears a few blocks northwest.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:17:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
NJDOT GP40P"4102
Title:  NJDOT GP40P"4102
Description:  CR-operated NJDOT GP40P 4102 (ex-CNJ 3673) pulls ex-Great Northern coaches through South Amboy, NJ in March, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:19:26 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4102(GP40P)
Views:  337   Comments: 1
View of the new South Amboy station from the second old station on Mason Ave
Title:  View of the new South Amboy station from the second old station on Mason Ave
Description:  View of the new South Amboy station at Augusta St from the second old station on Mason Ave on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:21:38 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
NJT GG-1 4881
Title:  NJT GG-1 4881
Description:  Conrail-contracted NJT @G-1 4886 waits to pick up her coaches near the MU yard in South Amboy on July 10, 1981.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:23:29 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4881(GG1) NJT 4881(GG1)
Views:  328   Comments: 2
Former CNJ GP40P 3674 and 3682 wait for assignment
Title:  Former CNJ GP40P 3674 and 3682 wait for assignment
Description:  With the MU yard in the near distance, CR-operated NJDOT GP40P's 3674 (ex-CNJ CR roster 4103) and 3682 (ex-CNJ CR roster 4111) wait for assignment at South Amboy on July 10, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:27:21 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CNJ 3674(GP40P) CNJ 3682(GP40P)
Views:  525   Comments: 3
Title: 
Description:  Northwest view of the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016. The old staging area and MU yard were located in the near distance to the right.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:28:18 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Former CNJ GP40P 3682
Title:  Former CNJ GP40P 3682
Description:  With the MU yard and South Amboy station in the distance, former CNJ GP40P 3682 (CR roster 4111) rests with sister-unit 3674 (CR roster 4003) on July 10, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:31:12 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CNJ 3682(GP40P)
Views:  324   Comments: 3
View from the new South Amboy station
Title:  View from the new South Amboy station
Description:  Northwest view from the new South Amboy station on#August 21, 2016. Thf old GG1 staging area and MU yard was located in the near distance to the right.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:31:48 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  177   Comments: 0
NJT GG1 4880 in the MU yard
Title:  NJT GG1 4880 in the MU yard
Description:  Conrail-contracted NJT GG-1 48<1 rests in the staging area of the MU yard in South Amboy on July 10, 1981.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:35:53 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4880(GG1) NJT 4880(GG1)
Views:  466   Comments: 3
View of the new South Amboy station.
Title:  View of the new South Amboy station.
Description:  View of the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 8:37:07 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  99   Comments: 0
NJT GG1 4879
Title:  NJT GG1 4879
Description:  NJT GG1 4879 waits for assignment in the staging area northwest of South Amboy station on August 17, 1979.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:24:43 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4879(GG1) NJT 4879(GG1)
Views:  460   Comments: 3
Camden & Amboy RR historic sign
Title:  Camden & Amboy RR historic sign
Description:  Camden & Amboy RR Historic Site Marker located at the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:26:47 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  113   Comments: 0
NJT GG1 4877 repainted in PRR livery
Title:  NJT GG1 4877 repainted in PRR livery
Description:  Repainted to PRR livery, NJT GG1 4877 waits for assignment in the staging area northwest of South Amboy station on July 10, 1981.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:28:06 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4877(GG1) NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:  379   Comments: 2
NJDOT 6010 awaits departure at the new South Amboy station
Title:  NJDOT 6010 awaits departure at the new South Amboy station
Description:  NJDOT 6010 awaits departure at the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:29:08 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
NJDOT GP40P 4102
Title:  NJDOT GP40P 4102
Description:  CR-operated NJDOT GP40P 4102 (ex-CNJ 3673) pulls ex-Great Northern coaches through South Amboy, NJ in March, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:33:15 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4102(GP40P)
Views:  227   Comments: 3
Eastward view from the new South Amboy Station
Title:  Eastward view from the new South Amboy Station
Description:  An overview looking east from the new South Amboy station shows the old overpass at the site of the old South Amboy station near John St.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:35:28 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  115   Comments: 1
NJDOT GG1 4872
Title:  NJDOT GG1 4872
Description:  In a scene reminiscent of 1968 if not for the black paint and white numbers, GG-1 4872 led Keystone-laden coaches into South Amboy station in March, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:39:35 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4872(GG1)
Views:  246   Comments: 3
NJDOT coaches roll into the new South Amboy station
Title:  NJDOT coaches roll into the new South Amboy station
Description:  From this southeast view, NJDOT coaches roll into the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:42:43 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Former PC E-7A 4244 prepares to couple on
Title:  Former PC E-7A 4244 prepares to couple on
Description:  PC E-7A 4244 and ex-CNJ GP-40P 3682 prepare to couple on to a set of PRR Keystone-laden coaches at South Amboy station in March, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:46:17 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PC 4244(E7A)
Views:  265   Comments: 3
NJ Transit ALP-46 4655
Title:  NJ Transit ALP-46 4655
Description:  NJ Transit ALP-46 4655 rolls a line of coaches into the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:48:54 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4655(ALP-46)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
Former CNJ GP40P 3682
Title:  Former CNJ GP40P 3682
Description:  Under contract to NJDOT, CR E-7A 4244 and GP40P 3682 (CR 4111) couple onto a string of PRR coaches at South Amboy station on March, 11, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:50:54 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNJ 3682(GP40P)
Views:  256   Comments: 2
NJ Transit ALP-46 4655
Title:  NJ Transit ALP-46 4655
Description:  NJ Transit ALP-46 4655 rolls a line of coaches into the new South Amboy station on August 21, 2016. The new station covers the crossing formerly at the corner of the tan and brick apartment building opposite NJ 4655.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:56:54 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4655(ALP-46)
Views:  149   Comments: 1
Former PC E-7A 4244 and CNJ GP40P 3682
Title:  Former PC E-7A 4244 and CNJ GP40P 3682
Description:  GG-1 4872 has uncoupled, and former PC E-7A 4244 and ex-CNJ GP-40P 3682 (CR 4111) have coupled on, ready to pull Keystone-laden coaches out of South Amboy station on March 11, 1978.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 2:54:09 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PC 4244(E7A)
Views:  337   Comments: 2
Southeast view of the overpass at the site of the old South Amboy station
Title:  Southeast view of the overpass at the site of the old South Amboy station
Description:  Southeast view of the overpass near the site of the old South Amboy station and crossing at John St. on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:01:06 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 1
NJDOT GP40P 3682 (ex-CNJ, CR roster 4111) and PC E-7A 4244
Title:  NJDOT GP40P 3682 (ex-CNJ, CR roster 4111) and PC E-7A 4244
Description:  NJDOT GP40P 3682 (ex-CNJ, CR roster 4111) and PC E-7A 4244 pull a string of PRR coaches out of South Amboy station, after replacing GG-1 4872.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:03:35 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PC 4244(E7A) CNJ 3682(GP40P)
Views:  448   Comments: 1
Southeast view of the overpass at the site of the old South Amboy station
Title:  Southeast view of the overpass at the site of the old South Amboy station
Description:  A Southeast view from the platform along Mason Ave shows the old overpass and the site of the old South Amboy station on August 21, 2016.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:04:09 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 0
NJ Transit E-8A 4323
Title:  NJ Transit E-8A 4323
Description:  One of two CR-operated E-8As painted in white NJ Transit colors, former PC 4323, joins NJDOT E-8A 4267 (ex-PC 4251 rebuilt by ICG in 10/1978) at South Amboy in March, 1982.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:05:42 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4323(E8A) NJDOT 4267(E8A) NJT 4267(E8A)
Views:  623   Comments: 1
Northwest view into South Amboy from near John T. O'Leary Blvd.
Title:  Northwest view into South Amboy from near John T. O'Leary Blvd.
Description:  Northwest view into South Amboy from near John T. O'Leary Blvd.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:07:32 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
NJT E-8A 4253 heads into South Amboy
Title:  NJT E-8A 4253 heads into South Amboy
Description:  Passing S Broadway St, NJT E-8A 4253 heads a line of coaches into South Amboy on July 10, 1981.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:14:34 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJDOT 4253(E8A) NJT 4253(E8A)
Views:  280   Comments: 1
Southeast view heading out of South Amboy near John T. O-Leary Blvd.
Title:  Southeast view heading out of South Amboy near John T. O-Leary Blvd.
Description:  Southeast view heading out of South Amboy near S. Broadway St and John T. O-Leary Blvd.
Photo Date:  8/21/2016  Upload Date: 9/11/2016 3:17:15 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 2
Street view of passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Street view of passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:14:02 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 1
Passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:13:06 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 1
Scaffolding
Title:  Scaffolding
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:12:37 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:11:58 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 3
Passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:11:28 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 1
Passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:11:02 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 1
Passenger overpass demolition
Title:  Passenger overpass demolition
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:07:31 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 1
Trackside view of overpass demolition.
Title:  Trackside view of overpass demolition.
Description:  Demolition of the passenger overpass continues in June, 2018 at S. Amboy. With permission.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 6:05:36 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 1

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