Channel: IT'S HISTORY

Category: Education

Tags: american railroadsnew jersey historythe delaware and raritan canalconrailrailroadnew jersey centralcentral new jersey railroadnew jersey central railroadamerican historythe elizabeth and somervillenew jersey railroadsnew jersey trainscommunipaw terminalrailroad historythe jersey coastdelaware and raritan canal companythe camden and amboy railroadryan socashnew jerseycentral new jerseythe blue cometnew jersey terminalsrailroads

Description: As one of the most influential railroads in all of New Jersey, the Central New Jersey Railroad has had an incredible impact on the Garden State’s growth throughout the 19th century. It flourished, carrying millions of passengers throughout its lifespan—though it met a tragic end thanks to the rise of automobiles and the widespread fall of railroads all across America. But did you know that not only an abandoned terminal remains, but a replica of a Blue Comet train car still remain? Today, we’ll be taking a look at the lost glory of the Central New Jersey Railroad. IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT KultAmerica@mediakraft.tv instagram.com/ryansocash facebook.com/ryansocash » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch Editor - Rishi Mittal Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES visitnj.org/article/brief-history-new-jersey newjerseyalmanac.com/19th-century-industrial-development.html britannica.com/place/New-Jersey/History jcrhs.org/cnj.html njrails.tripod.com/19th_Century/Elizabethtown_Somerville/E_S.htm historic-structures.com/nj/jersey_city/train_engine_terminal2.php american-rails.com/cnj.html#History washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1999/06/01/at-end-of-the-line-conrail-splits-in-two/2b92b07a-4a84-48c4-9eff-91dec41fd082 conrail.com/about-conrail/history atlasobscura.com/places/central-railroad-of-new-jersey-terminal historic-structures.com/nj/jersey_city/train_engine_terminal2.php njparksandforests.com/parks/liberty_state_park/liberty_crrnj.html whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/exhibits/equipment/passenger-cars/the-jersey-coast » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.