Someone sent me this photo he found of this stone CNJ plaque, and is wondering if it still exists and where it's located (I assume on some former CNJ depot or other structure). Also, he is wondering if the CNJ ever had a locomotive of the type depicted, a very early 4-4-0, but I don't have access to any information about early locomotives of the CNJ or predecessors. Any clues would be appreciated.

Looks like it's this small terminal in downtown Newark NJ:

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.734059, ... 384!8i8192

That is at the former CNJ station in Newark. Where the train shed was is now the location of the arena where the NJ Devils play.

I understand that the station façade that was saved is in danger of being demolished for redevelopment of the block.

I have heard the same.

More than the facade still exists. The arcade with ramps up to track level is still in place. It can be seen from inside the Prudential Center parking garage.

Two preservation notes about that area:

1) In the initial Pru Center plans the CNJ terminal facade and arcade were to be used as an entrance off Broad Street. That was nixed the arena was built without a Broad Street entrance - one of the few mistakes made in what is otherwise a great arena.

2) The Central Graphic Arts building (a warehouse once served by the CNJ) is undergoing a tremendous repurposing as mixed use space that will house the Mars candy HQ. https://jerseydigs.com/inside-ironside-former-newark-warehouse-adaptive-commercial-reuse/

One final note, one of the most unique approaches ever taken in model railroading is focused on the CNJ Newark Branch. If you are ready to forget everything we have been taught about prototype model railroading as an interpretive tool (and get your mind blown in the process) check out Jonathan Jones' Facebook group. It is private, so you have to join to see it all, but it is worth it: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349949508677092

Note to all who would post the obligatory "I don't use Facebook" complaint: if you don't like Facebook, don't click the link, don't see the mind-blowing modeling craft.

Thanks, everyone, I have passed on the information to the person who asked me about it. Does anyone have any comments about the locomotive in the plaque?

That's a neat piece of craftsmanship. I'm glad it was saved.