Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Central Railroad of NJ Employees
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 10, 2012
1. Central Railroad of NJ Employees Marker
Jersey Central Lines
Honoring
the employees of
the Central Railroad
of New Jersey
1849 – 1976
Dedicated by the Central Railroad of New Jersey Veteran Employees Association
Erected by Central Railroad of New Jersey Veteran Employees Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 40° 42.437′ N, 74° 2.139′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. Marker is on Audrey Zapp Drive, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jersey City NJ 07304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) Terminal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) Terminal (about 300 feet away); The Historic Trilogy (about 300 feet away); Empty Sky: New Jersey (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named
this page online
Also see . . . The Travails of The Blue Comet. “If you are a Pinelands devotee, you probably have heard the Jersey Central rail line through Chatsworth referred to as the Trail of the Blue Comet. This all reserved air-conditioned train traveled between Jersey City and Atlantic City on a daily basis with baggage cars, deluxe coaches, a dining car, a parlor car, and an observation car all painted Packard Blue with cream trim. Each car carried the name of a famous comet. The train operated during the years 1929 and 1941 and suffered only one major wreck during its fabled tenure. Here, then, is the Travail of The Blue Comet.” (Submitted on November 6, 2012.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 10, 2012
2. Central Railroad of NJ Employees Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 10, 2012
3. Monument at the CRRNJ Terminal
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 10, 2012
4. Central Railroad of NJ Employees Marker
It is just beyond the fence, flanked by the departure boards for the Raritan Clocker and The Blue Comet.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
5. Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
The Central Railroad of NJ Employees Monument is located at this historic terminal.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
