NJtransit has plans to restore service from Camden to Glassboro with light rail. There are also planned extensions, first to Millville and then hopefully all the way to Cape May. So it'd be neat to see these tracks used in the future.
@@northridgewood5918 Problem is that the governors and legislature continually raid NJT's capital budget and never do the work to give it stable funding. So new construction pretty much can't happen.
I crabbed off that trestle as a kid..... fond memories. Someone in the bus station mentioned they will never run trains into cape May again because someone stole plates that hold the rails down.... sadly nothing is sacred anymore.
Such a shame that line isn't used again including that turntable bridge. It would be such a nice compliment to the county and tourism. Always been fascinated with old railroad lines and bridges. Explored some areas in the Highlandtown/Canton area of Baltimore where tracks are long gone but their "ghost" is still there (imprints and paths), including buildings shaped by having to conform to them. Googles ariel view helps alot.
I like what you have done there and you have my support for the 30th street via Atlantic City cape may if so NJ Transit should invest and possible Amtrak on the SRNJ line from Atlantic City down to tuckahoe and on to cape may
Cool video! Id love to see trains rolling into Cape May once again. But I honestly don't think that will ever happen. The track vandalism was the nail in the coffin. It's been over six years since it occurred, and the line's condition south of Woodbine isn't getting any better. Note the washout on the left side of the roadbed at 1:53. Even the days of running Speeders may be numbered.
Sadly I agree it won't happen too soon, since even NJ Transit (the owner of the tracks) has been going through a lot of turmoil in regards to their infrastructure even on their most popular rail lines. As for the washout, it certainly doesn't help to bring the line back into service but I doubt it will be too harmful for speeders unless it gets larger. Simply put, CMSL and NJT have other things on their plate that are more critical than bringing the Cape May line into service. I doubt it will go away forever but at the same time it will take a while before progress is made.
I took one of last trains Vineland to Camden and return. Leaving Phil a I stopped at Glassboro state college then to Vineland back in 1972 yours Evans w Robinson
Hmmm...do you recall reporting marks on those abandoned cars ? They looked like car leasing markings, not an particular road name....but, I could be wrong. Couldn't make it out either way. Thanks !
In early 2012, a father and son team from Villas destroyed over a mile of track between Woodbine and Dennisville by removing the tie plates and spikes out from underneath the rails, thus making the track unsafe for a train to roll over
It is a real shame that the greed of a father and son made a mile or more of this railroad currently out of service and I am not trying to minimize the damage that was done but I am a lifetime member of a museum that does not run that often on their northern section of track and somebody has actually stolen the rail and the tie plates and spikes for at least a quarter mile of their railroad... And the expense will be huge for them to replace it all and run on that section... SO it could be worse for this railroad because spikes and tie plates can be replaced a lot quicker and less expense than replacing the entire section of railroad because of some greedy thieves...
@@scdevon For a privately funded shortline railroad, very hard. NJT doesn't have much use for the line at the moment and have more important projects to work on
Absolutely! Not only do you get to see rare views from the tracks, but you also get a guided tour with real PRSL alumni sharing their stories from years gone by. Only thing is the scheduling for these motorcars are a bit sporadic, they're supposed to be the first weekend of every month from spring to fall, but the weather this year has seemed to disrupt that. Make sure you check with Cape May Seashore Lines and/or Volunteer Railroad Association before you plan to visit.
@@scdevon Built 1942, as part of the "Intercoastal Waterway" to provide safe passage of marine traffic along the East Coast from German attacks and invaders. Last trains on the bridge into downtown Cape May were summer 2010.
Unfortunately, I don't see this line coming back into operation. The damage that was done in 2012 by two shit heads is massive. Tie plates and spikes for a mile were all stolen. The electric driven passenger cars that traveled this line are trapped in Cape May Court House and are just sitting. I have no doubt as time moves on they will be vandalized and parts stolen which will make them none functioning. There are a LOT of trees down on the line right now and it's becoming over grown between Tuckahoe and Dennis Twp. The line is basically abandon due to zero funds. Honestly, I would not want the line restored from Philly all the way to Cape May. I feel that would destroy the quaint feeling of that town.
The line is not coming back soon, especially considering what NJ Transit has been going through up north due to equipment and crew issues. NJT and CMSL have other things they need to do before they can consider bringing this line back. I don't exactly think that a rail line would destroy the quaint feeling of Cape May. There are several other places in New Jersey like Haddonfield and Boonton that feel historic/quaint and still have regular passenger rail service. I imagine the line could be used by not only tourists, but also Cape May locals who need to get to Philly, Coast Guard Academy students, and many others. I'm going to college for transit engineering so I am currently trying to learn the feasibility of starting a commuter rail service.
@@Stuntpilot22 I do agree that restoring (which will never happen) the line to Philadelphia will destroy the charm of Cape May. For example. the NJ River Line has done nothing but spread crime up and down the corridor. They rarely even check tickets to see if the passenger even bought a ticket. Florence has experienced a huge up tick in crime due to the River Line. I would like to see the Sea Shore line come back to life from Tuckahoe to Cape May as a day trip train. That would be really nice. They could even make it a dinner / wine train which would do spectacular. I have seen the old Budd Company Electric trains made in Philadelphia stranded in Court House and it's a shame. When they were parked they worked great but now I think they've already been broken into and tore up. It's a crime to let those historic relics be destroyed by vandals and scrappers.
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Fantastic! Wish we could have seen the vehicle we were travelling on. What a pity the line is cut off at the end.
NJtransit has plans to restore service from Camden to Glassboro with light rail. There are also planned extensions, first to Millville and then hopefully all the way to Cape May. So it'd be neat to see these tracks used in the future.
Always been fascinated by old rail lines and bridges. Hopefully this one will be back in service.
NJT has been talking about restoring service to Glassboro for 35 years. Little chance it will be happening any time soon.
@@northridgewood5918 Problem is that the governors and legislature continually raid NJT's capital budget and never do the work to give it stable funding. So new construction pretty much can't happen.
That is beautiful and sad at the same time. Nice area, it would be great for excursions but the line looks to be poor shape. Hope it runs again.
Nice trip. You can definitely tell the freight cars have been on that siding for a while!
Ran along these with dirt bikes in the 60s all over S. Jersey.
You forgot to take a picture of the train.
Thanks for making this! I live in NJ and always wondered what this track was like
Thanks Liam! I was more than happy to make this!
I crabbed off that trestle as a kid..... fond memories. Someone in the bus station mentioned they will never run trains into cape May again because someone stole plates that hold the rails down.... sadly nothing is sacred anymore.
Such a shame that line isn't used again including that turntable bridge. It would be such a nice compliment to the county and tourism.
Always been fascinated with old railroad lines and bridges. Explored some areas in the Highlandtown/Canton area of Baltimore where tracks are long gone but their "ghost" is still there (imprints and paths), including buildings shaped by having to conform to them. Googles ariel view helps alot.
I like what you have done there and you have my support for the 30th street via Atlantic City cape may if so NJ Transit should invest and possible Amtrak on the SRNJ line from Atlantic City down to tuckahoe and on to cape may
Cool video!
Id love to see trains rolling into Cape May once again. But I honestly don't think that will ever happen. The track vandalism was the nail in the coffin. It's been over six years since it occurred, and the line's condition south of Woodbine isn't getting any better. Note the washout on the left side of the roadbed at 1:53. Even the days of running Speeders may be numbered.
Sadly I agree it won't happen too soon, since even NJ Transit (the owner of the tracks) has been going through a lot of turmoil in regards to their infrastructure even on their most popular rail lines. As for the washout, it certainly doesn't help to bring the line back into service but I doubt it will be too harmful for speeders unless it gets larger.
Simply put, CMSL and NJT have other things on their plate that are more critical than bringing the Cape May line into service. I doubt it will go away forever but at the same time it will take a while before progress is made.
I took one of last trains Vineland to Camden and return. Leaving Phil a I stopped at Glassboro state college then to Vineland back in 1972 yours Evans w Robinson
excellent video. thanks for sharing
Very nice video
Took that ride in August. Mosquitoes had a feast on my legs.
I wonder what part of that set of tracks is the abandoned Wildwood Junction station is located.
You won't find them here. Wildwood Junction is further up the line, in Rio Grande.
Hmmm...do you recall reporting marks on those abandoned cars ? They looked like car leasing markings, not an particular road name....but, I could be wrong. Couldn't make it out either way. Thanks !
What kind of vandalism in 2012 are you referring to that would not allow "REAL" trains to run this line ?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_May_Seashore_Lines#2012_vandalism
In early 2012, a father and son team from Villas destroyed over a mile of track between Woodbine and Dennisville by removing the tie plates and spikes out from underneath the rails, thus making the track unsafe for a train to roll over
It is a real shame that the greed of a father and son made a mile or more of this railroad currently out of service and I am not trying to minimize the damage that was done but I am a lifetime member of a museum that does not run that often on their northern section of track and somebody has actually stolen the rail and the tie plates and spikes for at least a quarter mile of their railroad... And the expense will be huge for them to replace it all and run on that section... SO it could be worse for this railroad because spikes and tie plates can be replaced a lot quicker and less expense than replacing the entire section of railroad because of some greedy thieves...
@@Stuntpilot22 It's bad, but what's so hard about replacing plates and spikes for a mile? Restitution should have been gotten from the crooks anyhow.
@@scdevon For a privately funded shortline railroad, very hard. NJT doesn't have much use for the line at the moment and have more important projects to work on
Nice video! I might ride that next summer, do you reccomend it?
Absolutely! Not only do you get to see rare views from the tracks, but you also get a guided tour with real PRSL alumni sharing their stories from years gone by. Only thing is the scheduling for these motorcars are a bit sporadic, they're supposed to be the first weekend of every month from spring to fall, but the weather this year has seemed to disrupt that. Make sure you check with Cape May Seashore Lines and/or Volunteer Railroad Association before you plan to visit.
I'll be sure to :)
There are a lot of short sidings an turnouts on this that make me wonder what they serviced. Any information from the volunteers?
It's a shame those freight cars are trapped there.
Presumably these cars were contracted to be stored with the CMSL prior to the vandalism, and were trapped once the tracks were damaged?
For an eternity. That swing bridge has made it's last swing, I'd bet. The thing is hella corroded and rotten.
@@scdevon Built 1942, as part of the "Intercoastal Waterway" to provide safe passage of marine traffic along the East Coast from German attacks and invaders. Last trains on the bridge into downtown Cape May were summer 2010.
Unfortunately, I don't see this line coming back into operation. The damage that was done in 2012 by two shit heads is massive. Tie plates and spikes for a mile were all stolen. The electric driven passenger cars that traveled this line are trapped in Cape May Court House and are just sitting. I have no doubt as time moves on they will be vandalized and parts stolen which will make them none functioning. There are a LOT of trees down on the line right now and it's becoming over grown between Tuckahoe and Dennis Twp. The line is basically abandon due to zero funds. Honestly, I would not want the line restored from Philly all the way to Cape May. I feel that would destroy the quaint feeling of that town.
The line is not coming back soon, especially considering what NJ Transit has been going through up north due to equipment and crew issues. NJT and CMSL have other things they need to do before they can consider bringing this line back.
I don't exactly think that a rail line would destroy the quaint feeling of Cape May. There are several other places in New Jersey like Haddonfield and Boonton that feel historic/quaint and still have regular passenger rail service. I imagine the line could be used by not only tourists, but also Cape May locals who need to get to Philly, Coast Guard Academy students, and many others. I'm going to college for transit engineering so I am currently trying to learn the feasibility of starting a commuter rail service.
@@Stuntpilot22 I do agree that restoring (which will never happen) the line to Philadelphia will destroy the charm of Cape May. For example. the NJ River Line has done nothing but spread crime up and down the corridor. They rarely even check tickets to see if the passenger even bought a ticket. Florence has experienced a huge up tick in crime due to the River Line. I would like to see the Sea Shore line come back to life from Tuckahoe to Cape May as a day trip train. That would be really nice. They could even make it a dinner / wine train which would do spectacular. I have seen the old Budd Company Electric trains made in Philadelphia stranded in Court House and it's a shame. When they were parked they worked great but now I think they've already been broken into and tore up. It's a crime to let those historic relics be destroyed by vandals and scrappers.