Whippany Railway Museum’s Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)
Passengers can board a caboose of their choice (including an authentic CNJ caboose) and experience an old-fashioned, relaxing way of spending a Sunday afternoon with the family. For a slightly higher fare you can upgrade your excursion experience by choosing to ride in our 1927-era Central Railroad of New Jersey club car ‘Jersey Coast’, which is a beautifully restored, wood-paneled conveyance that features all the amenities offered by the CNJ’s legendary Blue Comet passenger train of the 1930s that traveled between Jersey City and Atlanitc City. Painted in a two-tone blue, with a cream window band, this striking car reminds one of a comet streaking through space.
Or, climb aboard the award-winning, Lackawanna Railroad Subscription Club Car No. 2454, which radiated elegance on a train once known as ‘The Millionaire’s Express’, that ran between Hoboken Terminal and Gladstone, NJ from 1912 to 1984.
During the 10-mile, 45-minute round trip, the train travels the route of the historic “Whippanong Trail” through Whippany, East Hanover, Livingston and Roseland in Morris and Essex Counties. You’ll pass through the remnants of pre-historic Glacial Lake Passaic, a natural swamp which supports abundant wildlife, such as deer, turtles, wild turkeys, hawks and rabbits.
Or, climb aboard the award-winning, Lackawanna Railroad Subscription Club Car No. 2454, which radiated elegance on a train once known as ‘The Millionaire’s Express’, that ran between Hoboken Terminal and Gladstone, NJ from 1912 to 1984.
During the 10-mile, 45-minute round trip, the train travels the route of the historic “Whippanong Trail” through Whippany, East Hanover, Livingston and Roseland in Morris and Essex Counties. You’ll pass through the remnants of pre-historic Glacial Lake Passaic, a natural swamp which supports abundant wildlife, such as deer, turtles, wild turkeys, hawks and rabbits.
TRAIN DEPARTURES: 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm
WHERE: 1 Railroad Plaza (intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road) in Whippany, NJ
TRAIN FARE: Ticket prices vary: $13. – $26. (*NOTE: Train Fare includes admission to Museum Building & grounds)
For Tickets and More Info: www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net
ABOUT THE MUSEUM: Our excursion train rides are operated as a fundraising effort to benefit the Whippany Railway Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit operating heritage railroad that is staffed by volunteers. Donations from the public help to keep the Museum operational, but funds are still required to support this unique New Jersey treasure. Proceeds from the train rides will further enhance the Museum’s mission and its historic preservation efforts.
