Anybody know about the History of The Blue Comet?

[SuperSpeedMaglev]

I don't know about you, but i find it a mystery, bit like the Stig on Top Gear , very little detail.

It looks wonderful, but just one question, whatever happened to it and who owned it and stuff?

I'm just curious...

 

[PBY357]

Well The Blue Comet was a train that was run daily on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, CNJ. I believe it ran from sometime in the early 20's to the late 30's. You can read more here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Comet .

 

[SuperSpeedMaglev]

Thank you PBY357 I hope it haven't been scrapped! It looks wonderful.

 

[nathanmallard]

The Blue Comet service ended in 1941. The coaches and locos assigned to the service were probably re-used elsewhere, but to my knowledge only one Observation car remains from the original Blue Comet.

 

[boc61]

All three Observations cars have survived and are in various places in New Jersey. 2 are awaiting restoration and one is part of a restaurant, The Clinton Station Diner, not far from where I live. Great food by the way, highly recommended.

Here is all you want to know about The Blue Comet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Comet

 

[SuperSpeedMaglev]

All three Observations cars have survived and are in various places in New Jersey. 2 are awaiting restoration and one is part of a restaurant, The Clinton Station Diner, not far from where I live. Great food by the way, highly recommended.

Here is all you want to know about The Blue Comet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Comet

I may live in the UK, but I say that's great news. A great piece of history not forgotten, that's the way I like it!