On-Board Morristown Train

Taken: January 30, 2024
Rolling Stock: EMD = MNCR F40PH-3C Locomotive #4914, Alstom = Comet V Coaches and Cab Car #6082.
Well, guys, welcome back to the channel. Today, I decided to take a trip to Hackettstown, primarily because I have never filmed nor been to any of the stations west of Dover and I wanted to record a trip over there via the Morristown Line. Since this was the fastest direct train traveling west of Dover out of all of the direct trains (yes, even the ones FROM Hackettstown, Mount Olive, or Lake Hopatcong), it was a no-brainer. Also, if I am not mistaken, this is the only train running on the Morris and Essex Lines that does not stop between Newark Broad Street and Summit. If I am wrong, feel free to correct me.
Compared to most of the Train #877 consists I have seen, this is one of the better ones not only because of the clear windows, but because an MNCR engine, let alone an vintage EMD locomotive, was leading the set. The only downside was that since ridership decreases as we progress westbound, the first three cars behind #4914 were sectioned off, so the horn wasn't as audible. Since the trackage isn't very remote and especially due to the amount of curves between Newark Broad Street and Summit, the speed is not as high as I was anticipating, but we still managed to hit a top speed of 55 mph on this trip, so definitely not too shabby.
Similar to the Raritan Valley Line, the Morristown Line has a nice blend of environments, such as urban between Hoboken Terminal and Summit roughly, suburban between Chatham and Mount Tabor, urban again between Denville and Dover, and rural from the US-46 overpass area until Hackettstown.
Fun fact: all of the stations west of Dover have free parking, so if any of you desire to travel to New York City or Hoboken Terminal during the weekdays, you have five stations to choose from, although the Mount Arlington station is the best bet, considering that the parking lot is huge.
One of the highlights of this trip is the view of the Port Morris Yard, where you see the set that is slated to turn for Train #660, a plethora of Multilevel trailer cars that are in Long-Term storage (presumably damaged from Hurricane Sandy), and the Lackawanna Cut-off, which is home to various ALP-44 locomotives. From what I have learned, the Cut-Off will be reactivated one day and will see Amtrak service to Scranton, Pennsylvania, so that will be a treat to see.
With that being said, the video pretty much speaks for itself, so I will now shut the hell up and let you guys enjoy this quality trip to Hackettstown! If you guys enjoyed the video, please feel free to drop a like, comment, subscribe, share the video with everyone you know, and I will see you all on the next one! :D

[@New.England.Rail.Enthusiast]

Awesome video

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Thanks dude

[@New.England.Rail.Enthusiast]

@@AaronTheEagle1 your welcome man