Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
1. 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty Marker
Moved to NJMT 1965
Served as NJMT’s first Souvenir Shop
1966 to 1971
Before electronic lights and gates, watchmen manned railroad crossings to protect cars and pedestrian traffic from trains. Most of these men were near retirement or partially disabled.
Erected by NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 40° 9.542′ N, 74° 7.811′ W. Marker is in Wall Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker can be reached from County Route 524, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmingdale NJ 07727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freneau Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Blocks from the Camden and Amboy Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Newsstand (within shouting distance of this marker); PRR Watchman’s Shanty (within shouting distance of this marker); Allentown Station
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Also see . . . A History of the New Jersey Museum of Transportation and the Pine Creek Railroad. The New Jersey Museum of Transportation website. (Submitted on March 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
2. 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
3. 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
4. 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty and Locomotive
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
5. 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty at the NJ Museum of Transportation
The 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty is seen here in the center of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
6. New Jersey Museum of Transportation
The 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation in Allaire State Park. In service for more than 50 years, the Pine Creek RR is the oldest continuously-operated steam preservation railroad in the US.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
