11-15-2009, 12:50 PM
The CNJ time table from 10/69 has some interesting info on the bridge.
There is a speed restriction of 35 mph on the eastern curve leading to the bridge but on the bridge it's self the restriction is only 45 mph. It's a little odd to have a faster track speed on a bridge than the surrounding track that's on the ground. That is probably due to the lack of funds causing a drop in maintenance = lower track speeds. This speed restriction is shown for tracks 1,2,and 3. Track #4 was out of service due to a collision between the bridge and a French freighter a few years earlier, it was never repaired.
It also shows that the bridge was equipped with wayside mechanical trip type automatic train stop and 3 dispatchers phones.
There is a speed restriction of 35 mph on the eastern curve leading to the bridge but on the bridge it's self the restriction is only 45 mph. It's a little odd to have a faster track speed on a bridge than the surrounding track that's on the ground. That is probably due to the lack of funds causing a drop in maintenance = lower track speeds. This speed restriction is shown for tracks 1,2,and 3. Track #4 was out of service due to a collision between the bridge and a French freighter a few years earlier, it was never repaired.
It also shows that the bridge was equipped with wayside mechanical trip type automatic train stop and 3 dispatchers phones.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew