Black River & Western opening more track for Tourist Trains

Scott Kwiatkowski · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:05 am

The Black River Railroad Historical Trust has entered into an agreement with the BRW RR to re-rehabilitate the Alexauken Division.

The Alexauken division is the line that connect Ringoes, NJ to Lambertville, NJ. This is the former PRR Flemington Branch which ran from Lambertville to Flemington.

Here is a the link to a wonderful page about the project, with some historical photos.

http://www.blackriverrailroad.com/alexauken-division.html

Please pass this along to any friends or groups that may be interested in learning about and/or supporting the project.

Thanks,

Scott Kwiatkowski

Alexander D. Mitchell IV · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:21 am

Question:

Is the trackage in question still owned by the (for-profit) BR&W railroad? Or has the entire RR gone non-profit and I missed the memo?

I now find it hard to believe that I once chased BR&W 60 and train to Lambertville......

Baldwin feeder · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:59 am

Alexander D. Mitchell IV wrote:

Question:

Is the trackage in question still owned by the (for-profit) BR&W railroad? Or has the entire RR gone non-profit and I missed the memo?

I now find it hard to believe that I once chased BR&W 60 and train to Lambertville......

Yes the trackage is still owned by BRW which is for profit. The BRRHT is a nonprofit entity that operates and maintains the tourist passenger excursions.

I rode behind 60 to Lamberville and I'm only 28 so unless you are speaking of the track condition I don't understand your comment on chasing that part of the line in the past.

ArtS · **Joined:** Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:31 pm **Posts:** 53

Very cool! If ironwork is needed on the other bridges, let me know.

Regards,

Art S.

Charlie High · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:56 pm

This is fantastic news. One of my most pleasant memories is riding this line from Ringoes to Flemington on their doodlebug with my family in the early 80's. My 3-year old daughter sat on the engineer's lap and was allowed to blow the horn! I don't think insurance concerns would allow that today.

Charlie High · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:57 pm

Sorry I meant Lambertville. Old timers disease!

j32885 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:47 am

Good news for this railroad. Hopefully their track expansion project goes well. I was recently there this past summer with my folks during the 2014 TCA Convention. Here are some of my videos:

Black River & Western (Rolling Stock), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mESWQs_gDqI

Black River & Western (Diesel Locomotive), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpm1x1BEebE

Great Western 60 & Pennsylvania Railroad 9206, 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHV_qlKKSk

Black River & Western (Little Mack), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNK6TfJh2u0

Black River & Western (Cabooses), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbAHPp9Zsu0

Pennsylvania Railroad 4666 (Doodlebug), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ledBMdu0UuE

Black River & Western (Rolling Stock), 06-28-2014 #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2PS3Vbt9Xw

Black River & Western (Rolling Stock), 06-28-2014 #3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z2NERB3cm8

Black River & Western (Rolling Stock), 06-28-2014 #4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shAoamFxONc

Black River & Western (Tourist Train), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFDeWHNqt2E

Black River & Western (Train Ride), 06-28-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar4rhoGF348

Enjoy! ^_^

greyhairedpete · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:28 am **Posts:** 4

The "Alexauken division" is now open to a new platform at Bowne Station, a 2.5 mile trip from Ringoes.

http://www.blackriverrailroad.com/bownestationlocal

Keep checking the website for new events at the new stop.

I'm proud to be part of the small team of volunteers who repaired this stretch of railroad in less than two years.

Black River & Western opening more track for Tourist Trains

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