Accurate representation of Norfolk Southern and MTA/NJ Transit service in Southern New York and Northern New Jersey. Route climbs from Hoboken, NJ, through the Hackensack Meadowlands, and finally, across the Delaware River to Westfall Township, PA. for 99.4 miles of main line running. Full, deep scenery provides an immersive setting that celebrates the rich railroad history of this line NJT/MTA F40PH-2CAT, Bombardier ALP-45DP, NS GP38-2 High Hood, and the SD70M-2 are integral components of the extensive railway network, alongside the Norfolk Southern Dash8-40C and the NS ES44AC. Additionally, the Norfolk Southern Loco NS GP40-2 Comet NJT/MTA EMD SD40-2 NS, along with the NS GP40PH-2A, play vital roles in enhancing operational capabilities. The layout is designed with a Double Track Mainline and a robust 3-Track Mainline, featuring advanced Super-Elevation, which significantly improves train handling at higher speeds. The system encompasses four strategically located passenger yards: NJDOT sites include the bustling hubs of Hillburn, NY; Waldwick, NJ; Hoboken, NJ (where two yards facilitate efficient operations); and Port Jervis, NY, catering to both commuter and freight services. Moreover, the freight operations are supported by seven well-equipped freight yards: Hillburn - Suffern Yard, Ford Mahwah, Passaic Junction-Coalburg, Dundee Park, Croxton Yard, Croxton-Intermodal, and Campbell Hall, along with two additional yards in Port Jervis, and the significant Harlem Station located in the Bronx. A notable highlight is the Ford Automobile Plant situated in Mahwah, NJ, which has been meticulously recreated from historical imagery, showcasing a sprawling 13-track yard that underscores the plant's historical significance in the automotive industry. Nearby, the National Biscuit Corporation (Nabisco) Plant in Fairlawn, NJ, is equipped with two sidings and is surrounded by a thriving industrial park with a multitude of customer sidings, totaling an impressive 100. The railway system features several critical river crossings, including picturesque locations such as Ramapo, Mahwah, Moodna Creek, Passaic, Saddle River, and Hackensack, which enhance the scenic quality of the route. The gradients of Ramapo, Wallkill, and Delaware are accurately represented, reaching up to 1.8%, reflecting their actual existence along the line, contributing to a dynamic rail experience that spans 99.4 miles of mainline operation. In addition to the mainline, there are six branch lines, namely Piermont, Dundee Spur, NJ&NY, Carlton Hill, Montgomery, and Maybrook, which provide essential connections and enhance the overall efficiency of the network, complemented by 26 New Jersey Transit stations that facilitate passenger travel throughout the region. The New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad serves at two significant locations: Hawthorne, NJ, featuring two tracks for local operations, and Saddle Brook, NJ, which boasts eight tracks and three miles of track, including four dedicated customer sidings that support various freight activities. The New York & Greenwood Lake Railroad operates a single track in Garfield, NJ, and maintains a four-track yard in Passaic, NJ on the Dundee Spur, further contributing to the interconnectivity of the rail system. The Middletown and New Jersey Railroad, equipped with two tracks, is strategically positioned at Campbell Hall, NY, enhancing the operational capacity in that region. The stations along the Erie Main Line are numerous and include key stops such as Port Jervis, Otisville, Middletown-Town of Wallkill, Campbell Hall, Salisbury Mills - Cornwall, Harriman, Tuxedo, Sloatsburg, Suffern, Mahwah, Ramsey-RT17, Ramsey-Main Street, Allendale, Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, and Hawthorne, all of which serve as vital transit points for passengers. On the Bergen Line, stations such as Glen Rock (Boro Hall), Radburn, Broadway, Plauderville, Garfield, Rutherford, Secaucus, and Hoboken, NJ, play a critical role in connecting urban and suburban commuters. Lastly, the Pascack Valley Line (NY&NJ Railroad) stations include Wood-Ridge, NJ, adding to the comprehensive nature of this extensive railway network designed to facilitate seamless transportation across various regions.
Too long to be made for TSW 2. You can get away with NJ Transit Bergen County line Harriman, NY to Hoboken, NJ with the Main Line Branch to Patterson then rejoin the Bergen County line at Rutherford Secaucus Junction area.
