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TC-1 TRACK INSPECTION CAR. DEC 29, 2001. LOCATED AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM.

CRANE BURRO CRANE. SOMETIMES EVEN I CATCH THE RIGHT LIGHT. JAN 8, 2002.

4 CABOOSE AT THE M&E YARD. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX NYS&W 0112.

16 ALCO C-430, EX NYC 2054 & PC 2054, CR 2054.SOLD TO LIVONIA, AVON & LAKEVILLE.

17 #17 ALCO C-430 AT THE WHIPPANY MUSEUM FESTIVAL, MAY 1997. NOW WNYP 431. EX NYC, PC, CR 2053. SOLD TO LIVONIA, AVON & LAKEVILLE.

18 C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JAN 12, 2002. EX TP&W 800

19 C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MARCH 8, 2002. EX TP&W 801

20
SW1500 REBUILT IN ALTOONA. MORRISTOWN, NJ.DEC 29, 2001 EX RF&P 91, CSXT 1312, ACWR 1500 CRL 100.

21 C424.MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 11, 2002. EX CP 4231.

21 THE NEW 21. ALCO RS-1. WHIPPANY, NJ. MARCH 18, 2006.EX SOO 350, MARYLAND & DELAWARE 21,

22 EX UP 278, MK 5011 NOW ME 22 GP9. MK REBULT 7/18/79. BUILDER'S PLATE STATES SULZER POWERED TE 50-45, 1500HP, 246000 LBS - BB & #005.MARCH 18, 2006. WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM, NJ.

265 F40. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MAY 9, 2004.

265 F40. PARTIALLY PAINTED FOR MAINE EASTERN SERVICE. JULY 8, 2004.

291 F40PH. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MAY 10, 2004.

291 SANDBLASTED AND WASHED. TO BE PAINTED FOR MAIN EASTERN SHORTLY. JULY 3, 2004.

291 F40PH IN MAIN EASTERN LIVERY. MORRISTOWN, NJ. APRIL 1, 2006.

484 FL-9. EX NH 2009, PC-CR 5009. OF COURSE THE SUN HAD TO BE IN MY FACE AND THE NOSES AGAINST EACH OTHER. AT LEAST THE ENGINES WERE SAVED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.

485 EX AMT 236, PC 5010, NH 2010. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 14, 2002.

486 EX AMT 237, PC 5013, NH 2013. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 14, 2002.

487 FL-9. EX NH 2014, PC/CR 5014. ONE OF THOSE STORED AT WILMINGTON. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.

488 FL-9. EX NH 2016, PC/CR 5016. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.

489 PAINTED IN BOSTON & ALBANY RR COLORS FOR A MOVIE. DECEMBER 28, 2002.

489 FL-9 LEADS THE EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS SW TO MORRISTOWN. WHIPPANY, NJ. APRIL 10, 2004.

557 EX AMTRAK SSB1200 REBUILT FROM SW9u. EX ATSF 2424/1424/1224. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005.

764 GP9. EX UP 185. FRAME # 5321-A56. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005.

764 GP9 IN MAINE EASTERN PAINT. MORRISTOWN, NJ. APRIL 12, 2006.

3001 ILLINOIS ROSE. EX ILLINOIS CENRAL 2630 PULLMAN BUILT IN 1947 AND USED ON "THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS". Presently has a 42' lounge w/ Mahogany stained aspen paneling, full
service kitchen, 2 state rooms w/ double beds, shower, crew quarters. WHIPPANY, NJ. DECEMBER 25, 2004.

3562 M420W. EX CN. CHESTER JCT, NJ. APRIL 1, 2006.

3624 JORDON SPREADER.LOOKS LIKE A TUGBOAT. PROBABLY FOR USE IN MAINE. CHESTER JUNCTION, NJ. OCTOBER 25, 2003.

4216 EX CP. FUTURE UNKNOWN BUT EITHER THIS OR 4240 WILL BE USED FOR PARTS. SEPT 23, 2000. MORRISTOWN, NJ.

4223 C424 BEING REPAINTED. OCTOBER 25, 2003.

4223 COSMETICALLY COMPLETE. MORRISTOWN, NJ, MAY 9, 2004.

4223 C424. OAK ISLAND, NJ. SEPTEMBER 19, 2005.

4228 EX CP, DL C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ, MAY 11, 2002.

4228 C424 SPORTING A NEW PAINT JOB AND IN THE SHOP TO FINISH THE MECHANICAL WORK. OCTOBER 25, 2003.

4228 WHEN YOU LOOK UP RED IN THE DICTIONARY, THAT'S WHAT YOU SEE. NOVEMBER 22, 2003.

4228 C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. DECEMBER 28, 2003. FULLY LABELED. THE SUN WAS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB, THAT'S WHY I SHOT AT THE UNUSUAL ANGLE WITH A 17MM LENS.

4231 EX CP C424 4231, EX M&E 21. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005.

4240 EX CP C424. FUTURE UNKNOWN. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 17, 2000.

4264 C425. TIGHT FIT BUT IT LOOKS NICE IN THE SNOW. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX PVRX 4264 MASS CENTRAL 4264.EX SP&S 326, BN 4264, KYLE 4264

6017 EX AMTRAK 60 SEAT COACH BUILT BY BUDD AS 52 SEAT CAR. EX AMTRAK 5204, SCL 5204, SAL 6219. WHIPPANY, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005.

7206 RS-11 PARKED ALONGSIDE THE NJT INTERCHANGE WITH THE M&E. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004. SERIAL #81932. EX ERIE MINING 306.

7214 RS-11. MORRISTOWN NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005. SERIAL # 82051.

7215 RS-11. EX NP 910, BN 4190. BUILDER'S # 82954. THIS ONE SAYS "LTV STEEL MINING CO." CHESTER JUNCTION, NJ. OCTOBER 25, 2003.

7215 RS-11 REPAINTED. JULY 3, 2004. MORRISTOWN, NJ.

7215 RS-11 REVERSE ANGLE. JULY 3, 2004.

7216 RS-11. EX NP 906, BN 4186. BUILDER'S # 82950. UNIT HAS NO ENGINE OR MOTORS BUT HAS NEW WHEELS. TRUCKS WILL BE REMOVED AND SHELL WILL PROBABLY BE SCRAPPED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004.

7216 RS-11 MOSTLY SCRAPPED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPTEMBER 3, 2004.

AMTRAK 7614
EX AMTRAK 7425, PC 1595 & PRR 1595. BUDD BUILT IN 1955 AS A 60 SEAT COACH FOR SENATOR SERVICE THEN REBUILT AS 88 SEAT COACH FOR CORRIDOR SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. PRIVATELY OWNED.

7623 EX AMTRAK 88 SEAT HERITAGE COACH. WHIPPANY, NJ. OCTOBER 11, 2003. EX ATSF LEG-REST 48 SEAT COACH FROM THE 2816-2860 SERIES REBUILT AND RENUMBERED BY AMTRAK. EX AMTRAK 4709. 4826 AND ATSF 2834.(EB).

7623 EX AMTRAK 88 SEAT HERITAGE COACH. WHIPPANY, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005. EX ATSF LEG-REST 48 SEAT COACH FROM THE 2816-2860 SERIES REBUILT AND RENUMBERED BY AMTRAK. EX AMT 4710/4850, EX ATSF 2837.

7806 AMERICAN CRANE HOIST 825DE. BUILT IN 1956. HAS FRICTION BEARINGS. CRANE IN PARTS TAKING UP TWO FLAT CARS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. OCTOBER 26, 2003.

AMTRAK 8601
FORMER AMTRAK AUTOMAT FOOD SERVICE CAR FOR THE PIERRE MARQUETTE. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 8, 2004.

10504 EX AMTRAK-AMTECH TECHNICAL TRAINING CAR. UNIT HAD BEEN STORED IN HIALEAH YARD FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. OCTOBER 11, 2003. TO BE CONVERTED TO A LOUNGE/BUSINESS CAR. EX AMT 6019, 5206, SCL 5206 & SAL 6221.

89548 EX US ARMY HOSPITAL CAR CONVERTED INTO A LOUNGE CAR WITH KITCHEN BY CSX FOR THEIR PRIVATE CAR FLEET. ACQUIRED FROM ROYAL RAIL. APRIL 24, 2004.

ALEXANDER HAMILTON
FORMER PRR 7129 "CONGRESSIONAL" OBSERVATION BUFFET CAR. EX PC 7129, AMT 3712.

ALTA LAKE
FORMER BC RAIL DINER NOW LISTED AS RPCX 800762. WHIPPANY, NJ. JAN 4, 2003. EX BCRAIL "THE DINING CAR", EX VIA 1340, EX CN 1340.BUILT BY PULLMAN-STANDARD IN 1954. CAR SAT 40. THANKS TO RON ANSTEY AND THE WCRA FOR INFO ON THESE TWO CARS.

BELLE TERRE
FORMER NORTHERN PACIFIC SLEEPER/LOUNGE/OBSERVATION CAR ACQUIRED FROM ROYAL RAIL. APRIL 24, 2004.

BIRKEN FORMER BCRAIL TABLE CAR NOW LISTED AS RPCX 800763. WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM IN NJ. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX BCOL COACH "BIRKEN", EX VIA 5437, EX CN 5437. BUILT ORIGINALLY AS CN AIR CONDITIONED FIRST CLASS COACH. THIS CAR WAS THE FIRST OF THAT SERIES.

BIRKEN NEWLY REBUILT WITH NEW YORK CENTRAL INSPIRED PAINT SCHEME. WHIPPANY, NJ. MARCH 18, 2006.

MORRIS COUNTY
EX NYC 2936. OWNED BY THE M&E. SEPT 28, 2000. MORRISTOWN, NJ.

OHIO RIVER
L&N CAR 364 "OHIO RIVER" USED BY THE M&E FOR PRIVATE CHARTER SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004.

ROYAL KNIGHT

EX ROYAL RAIL SLEEPER. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003.The car is former NS 451 "Hollins College", ex-451 N&W same name, exx-N&W "Western Sunset", nee-Wabash "Western Sunset." (laboda)

ROYAL PALACE
MOVED TO THE M&E SHOPS FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION. THE TARPS ARE OFF AND SO ARE SOME OF THE WINDOWS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 22, 2003.

ROYAL PALACE
INSIDE PHOTOGRAPH OF EX WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA 5 BEDROOM SLEEPER LOUNGE OBSERVATION CAR BUILT BY PULLMAN. BEFORE RETIREMENT, CAR WAS RENAMED CHARLES A. WICKERSHAM.. PURCHASED FROM ROYAL RAIL. CURRENTLY UNDERGOING INTERIOR RESTORATION. OUTSIDE WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED AS SOON AS THE TARP IS REMOVED. WHIPPANY, NJ. NOVEMBER 8, 2003.

ROYAL PALACE
TIGHT SQUEEZE BUT I WANTED TO SHOW SOME OF THE NEW WINDOWS ON THE TAIL END. MORE WINDOWS WILL BE REPLACED SHORTLY AND THE "WEST POINT ROUTE" DECALS ARE ON ORDER. NOVEMBER 30, 2003.

ROYAL PALACE
OPPOSITE ANGLE. CAR IS BEING REDIED FOR THE CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING TWO WEEKS. NOVEMBER 30, 2003.

ROYAL PALACE AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM. TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE XMAS EXCURSIONS. CAR HAS BEEN RELETTERED. DECEMBER 13, 2003.

ROYAL PALACE
IN FOR INTERIOR WORK AND HEP INSTALLATION. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUGUST 18, 2004.

SOO 96
EX SOO INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED VISION CABOOSE UNDER RESTORATION. DECEMBER 28, 2002.

SOO 100
EX SOO INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED VIEW CABOOSE. CURRENTLY STORED AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM. DECEMBER 28, 2002.

SOUTHERN 2301
FORMER SOUTHER SLEEPER/OBSERVATION CAR, PURCHASED FROM ROYAL RAIL FOR THE M&E'S PRIVATE CAR SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. BUILT IN 1950 5 B/R LOUNGE CAR.REBUILDING 1958 TO 11 DBL BED SLEEPERS. NAMED ROYAL COURT. NOT AMTRAKED.(LABODA).

**MORRISTOWN & ERIE**

**ALL PHOTOS © JEFF LUBCHANSKY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.**

**REPRODUCTION WITH ADVANCE WRITTEN PERMISSION ONLY.**

**M&E OFFICIAL WEBSITE**

**PRIVATE RAIL CARS - OFFICIAL WEBSITE**

TC-1	TRACK INSPECTION CAR. DEC 29, 2001. LOCATED AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM.
CRANE	BURRO CRANE. SOMETIMES EVEN I CATCH THE RIGHT LIGHT. JAN 8, 2002.
4	CABOOSE AT THE M&E YARD. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX NYS&W 0112.
16	ALCO C-430, EX NYC 2054 & PC 2054, CR 2054.SOLD TO LIVONIA, AVON & LAKEVILLE.
17	#17 ALCO C-430 AT THE WHIPPANY MUSEUM FESTIVAL, MAY 1997. NOW WNYP 431. EX NYC, PC, CR 2053. SOLD TO LIVONIA, AVON & LAKEVILLE.
18	C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JAN 12, 2002. EX TP&W 800
19	C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MARCH 8, 2002. EX TP&W 801
20	SW1500 REBUILT IN ALTOONA. MORRISTOWN, NJ.DEC 29, 2001 EX RF&P 91, CSXT 1312, ACWR 1500 CRL 100.
21	C424.MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 11, 2002. EX CP 4231.
21	THE NEW 21. ALCO RS-1. WHIPPANY, NJ. MARCH 18, 2006.EX SOO 350, MARYLAND & DELAWARE 21,
22	EX UP 278, MK 5011 NOW ME 22 GP9. MK REBULT 7/18/79. BUILDER'S PLATE STATES SULZER POWERED TE 50-45, 1500HP, 246000 LBS - BB & #005.MARCH 18, 2006. WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM, NJ.
265	F40. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MAY 9, 2004.
265	F40. PARTIALLY PAINTED FOR MAINE EASTERN SERVICE. JULY 8, 2004.
291	F40PH. MORRISTOWN, NJ. MAY 10, 2004.
291	SANDBLASTED AND WASHED. TO BE PAINTED FOR MAIN EASTERN SHORTLY. JULY 3, 2004.
291	F40PH IN MAIN EASTERN LIVERY. MORRISTOWN, NJ. APRIL 1, 2006.
484	FL-9. EX NH 2009, PC-CR 5009. OF COURSE THE SUN HAD TO BE IN MY FACE AND THE NOSES AGAINST EACH OTHER. AT LEAST THE ENGINES WERE SAVED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.
485	EX AMT 236, PC 5010, NH 2010. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 14, 2002.
486	EX AMT 237, PC 5013, NH 2013. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 14, 2002.
487	FL-9. EX NH 2014, PC/CR 5014. ONE OF THOSE STORED AT WILMINGTON. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.
488	FL-9. EX NH 2016, PC/CR 5016. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUG 10, 2002.
489	PAINTED IN BOSTON & ALBANY RR COLORS FOR A MOVIE. DECEMBER 28, 2002.
489	FL-9 LEADS THE EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS SW TO MORRISTOWN. WHIPPANY, NJ. APRIL 10, 2004.
557	EX AMTRAK SSB1200 REBUILT FROM SW9u. EX ATSF 2424/1424/1224. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005.
764	GP9. EX UP 185. FRAME # 5321-A56. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005.
764	GP9 IN MAINE EASTERN PAINT. MORRISTOWN, NJ. APRIL 12, 2006.
3001	ILLINOIS ROSE. EX ILLINOIS CENRAL 2630 PULLMAN BUILT IN 1947 AND USED ON "THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS". Presently has a 42' lounge w/ Mahogany stained aspen paneling, full service kitchen, 2 state rooms w/ double beds, shower, crew quarters. WHIPPANY, NJ. DECEMBER 25, 2004.
3562	M420W. EX CN. CHESTER JCT, NJ. APRIL 1, 2006.
3624	JORDON SPREADER.LOOKS LIKE A TUGBOAT. PROBABLY FOR USE IN MAINE. CHESTER JUNCTION, NJ. OCTOBER 25, 2003.
4216	EX CP. FUTURE UNKNOWN BUT EITHER THIS OR 4240 WILL BE USED FOR PARTS. SEPT 23, 2000. MORRISTOWN, NJ.
4223	C424 BEING REPAINTED. OCTOBER 25, 2003.
4223	COSMETICALLY COMPLETE. MORRISTOWN, NJ, MAY 9, 2004.
4223	C424. OAK ISLAND, NJ. SEPTEMBER 19, 2005.
4228	EX CP, DL C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ, MAY 11, 2002.
4228	C424 SPORTING A NEW PAINT JOB AND IN THE SHOP TO FINISH THE MECHANICAL WORK. OCTOBER 25, 2003.
4228	WHEN YOU LOOK UP RED IN THE DICTIONARY, THAT'S WHAT YOU SEE. NOVEMBER 22, 2003.
4228	C424. MORRISTOWN, NJ. DECEMBER 28, 2003. FULLY LABELED. THE SUN WAS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB, THAT'S WHY I SHOT AT THE UNUSUAL ANGLE WITH A 17MM LENS.
4231	EX CP C424 4231, EX M&E 21. MORRISTOWN, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005.
4240	EX CP C424. FUTURE UNKNOWN. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPT 17, 2000.
4264	C425. TIGHT FIT BUT IT LOOKS NICE IN THE SNOW. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX PVRX 4264 MASS CENTRAL 4264.EX SP&S 326, BN 4264, KYLE 4264
6017	EX AMTRAK 60 SEAT COACH BUILT BY BUDD AS 52 SEAT CAR. EX AMTRAK 5204, SCL 5204, SAL 6219. WHIPPANY, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005.
7206	RS-11 PARKED ALONGSIDE THE NJT INTERCHANGE WITH THE M&E. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004. SERIAL #81932. EX ERIE MINING 306.
7214	RS-11. MORRISTOWN NJ. NOVEMBER 26, 2005. SERIAL # 82051.
7215	RS-11. EX NP 910, BN 4190. BUILDER'S # 82954. THIS ONE SAYS "LTV STEEL MINING CO." CHESTER JUNCTION, NJ. OCTOBER 25, 2003.
7215	RS-11 REPAINTED. JULY 3, 2004. MORRISTOWN, NJ.
7215	RS-11 REVERSE ANGLE. JULY 3, 2004.
7216	RS-11. EX NP 906, BN 4186. BUILDER'S # 82950. UNIT HAS NO ENGINE OR MOTORS BUT HAS NEW WHEELS. TRUCKS WILL BE REMOVED AND SHELL WILL PROBABLY BE SCRAPPED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004.
7216	RS-11 MOSTLY SCRAPPED. MORRISTOWN, NJ. SEPTEMBER 3, 2004.
AMTRAK 7614	EX AMTRAK 7425, PC 1595 & PRR 1595. BUDD BUILT IN 1955 AS A 60 SEAT COACH FOR SENATOR SERVICE THEN REBUILT AS 88 SEAT COACH FOR CORRIDOR SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. PRIVATELY OWNED.
7623	EX AMTRAK 88 SEAT HERITAGE COACH. WHIPPANY, NJ. OCTOBER 11, 2003. EX ATSF LEG-REST 48 SEAT COACH FROM THE 2816-2860 SERIES REBUILT AND RENUMBERED BY AMTRAK. EX AMTRAK 4709. 4826 AND ATSF 2834.(EB).
7623	EX AMTRAK 88 SEAT HERITAGE COACH. WHIPPANY, NJ. JANUARY 21, 2005. EX ATSF LEG-REST 48 SEAT COACH FROM THE 2816-2860 SERIES REBUILT AND RENUMBERED BY AMTRAK. EX AMT 4710/4850, EX ATSF 2837.
7806	AMERICAN CRANE HOIST 825DE. BUILT IN 1956. HAS FRICTION BEARINGS. CRANE IN PARTS TAKING UP TWO FLAT CARS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. OCTOBER 26, 2003.
AMTRAK 8601	FORMER AMTRAK AUTOMAT FOOD SERVICE CAR FOR THE PIERRE MARQUETTE. MORRISTOWN, NJ. FEBRUARY 8, 2004.
10504	EX AMTRAK-AMTECH TECHNICAL TRAINING CAR. UNIT HAD BEEN STORED IN HIALEAH YARD FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. OCTOBER 11, 2003. TO BE CONVERTED TO A LOUNGE/BUSINESS CAR. EX AMT 6019, 5206, SCL 5206 & SAL 6221.
89548	EX US ARMY HOSPITAL CAR CONVERTED INTO A LOUNGE CAR WITH KITCHEN BY CSX FOR THEIR PRIVATE CAR FLEET. ACQUIRED FROM ROYAL RAIL. APRIL 24, 2004.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON	FORMER PRR 7129 "CONGRESSIONAL" OBSERVATION BUFFET CAR. EX PC 7129, AMT 3712.
ALTA LAKE	FORMER BC RAIL DINER NOW LISTED AS RPCX 800762. WHIPPANY, NJ. JAN 4, 2003. EX BCRAIL "THE DINING CAR", EX VIA 1340, EX CN 1340.BUILT BY PULLMAN-STANDARD IN 1954. CAR SAT 40. THANKS TO RON ANSTEY AND THE WCRA FOR INFO ON THESE TWO CARS.
BELLE TERRE	FORMER NORTHERN PACIFIC SLEEPER/LOUNGE/OBSERVATION CAR ACQUIRED FROM ROYAL RAIL. APRIL 24, 2004.
BIRKEN	FORMER BCRAIL TABLE CAR NOW LISTED AS RPCX 800763. WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM IN NJ. JANUARY 4, 2003. EX BCOL COACH "BIRKEN", EX VIA 5437, EX CN 5437. BUILT ORIGINALLY AS CN AIR CONDITIONED FIRST CLASS COACH. THIS CAR WAS THE FIRST OF THAT SERIES.
BIRKEN	NEWLY REBUILT WITH NEW YORK CENTRAL INSPIRED PAINT SCHEME. WHIPPANY, NJ. MARCH 18, 2006.
MORRIS COUNTY	EX NYC 2936. OWNED BY THE M&E. SEPT 28, 2000. MORRISTOWN, NJ.
OHIO RIVER	L&N CAR 364 "OHIO RIVER" USED BY THE M&E FOR PRIVATE CHARTER SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. FEBRUARY 15, 2004.
ROYAL KNIGHT	EX ROYAL RAIL SLEEPER. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003.The car is former NS 451 "Hollins College", ex-451 N&W same name, exx-N&W "Western Sunset", nee-Wabash "Western Sunset." (laboda)
ROYAL PALACE	MOVED TO THE M&E SHOPS FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION. THE TARPS ARE OFF AND SO ARE SOME OF THE WINDOWS. MORRISTOWN, NJ. NOVEMBER 22, 2003.
ROYAL PALACE	INSIDE PHOTOGRAPH OF EX WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA 5 BEDROOM SLEEPER LOUNGE OBSERVATION CAR BUILT BY PULLMAN. BEFORE RETIREMENT, CAR WAS RENAMED CHARLES A. WICKERSHAM.. PURCHASED FROM ROYAL RAIL. CURRENTLY UNDERGOING INTERIOR RESTORATION. OUTSIDE WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED AS SOON AS THE TARP IS REMOVED. WHIPPANY, NJ. NOVEMBER 8, 2003.
ROYAL PALACE	TIGHT SQUEEZE BUT I WANTED TO SHOW SOME OF THE NEW WINDOWS ON THE TAIL END. MORE WINDOWS WILL BE REPLACED SHORTLY AND THE "WEST POINT ROUTE" DECALS ARE ON ORDER. NOVEMBER 30, 2003.
ROYAL PALACE	OPPOSITE ANGLE. CAR IS BEING REDIED FOR THE CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING TWO WEEKS. NOVEMBER 30, 2003.
ROYAL PALACE	AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM. TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE XMAS EXCURSIONS. CAR HAS BEEN RELETTERED. DECEMBER 13, 2003.
ROYAL PALACE	IN FOR INTERIOR WORK AND HEP INSTALLATION. MORRISTOWN, NJ. AUGUST 18, 2004.
SOO 96	EX SOO INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED VISION CABOOSE UNDER RESTORATION. DECEMBER 28, 2002.
SOO 100	EX SOO INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED VIEW CABOOSE. CURRENTLY STORED AT THE WHIPPANY RR MUSEUM. DECEMBER 28, 2002.
SOUTHERN 2301	FORMER SOUTHER SLEEPER/OBSERVATION CAR, PURCHASED FROM ROYAL RAIL FOR THE M&E'S PRIVATE CAR SERVICE. WHIPPANY, NJ. SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. BUILT IN 1950 5 B/R LOUNGE CAR.REBUILDING 1958 TO 11 DBL BED SLEEPERS. NAMED ROYAL COURT. NOT AMTRAKED.(LABODA).

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