Description: The Jersey Central Lines, formally known as the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ), operated in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania from 1839-1976, when it was absorbed into Conrail with other eastern railroads. While the CNJ carried both freight and passengers, it was best known for its commuter passenger services into Philadelphia and New York City. The CNJ actively promoted and offered tours on its lines as a means to develop traffic, and for auction is a very rare tour brochure, dated 1923. It announces "Personally Conducted 5-Days' Tours to New England". One tour was offered in July, and two each in August and September. 1923 New Jersey Central Railroad - New England tour - railway Click images to enlarge Description The Jersey Central Lines, formally known as the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ), operated in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania from 1839-1976, when it was absorbed into Conrail with other eastern railroads. While the CNJ carried both freight and passengers, it was best known for its commuter passenger services into Philadelphia and New York City. The CNJ actively promoted and offered tours on its lines as a means to develop traffic, and for auction is a very rare tour brochure, dated 1923. It announces "Personally Conducted 5-Days' Tours to New England". One tour was offered in July, and two each in August and September. The tour began with a ride on the CNJ to Jersey City, New Jersey; the passengers then boarded the West 23rd Street Ferry for Manhattan. After a 3-hour motor tour of New York City, passengers embarked on a steamship for Boston, one of the "Great Steel Flyers" of the Metropolitan Line, and were assigned staterooms. The ship arrived in Boston the next morning, where tourists did sightseeing in the city. The next day the passengers were taken to Lexington and Concord, sites of famous events in the US Revolution, then back to Boston for more sightseeing. After spending the morning of the fourth day in Boston, passengers boarded a New Haven train for the Fall River Wharf, again boarding a steamer for the return to New York City. On arriving in New York the fifth day, passengers did some touring and then boarded their CNJ train for home. Sounds like a very busy agenda. The cost of the tour was $46.80 from such origins as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and other nearby Pennsylvania cities served by the CNJ. The price included all train and steamship fares, tour transpiration and guides, transfers, and some meals. This brochure measures appx 6x3 inches unopened and opens to appx 9x6 inches. It is printed on medium-weight cardstock. Despite the fact that it is now almost 100 years old, it is in excellent condition -- there are no spills or smears, no writing or markings. There is a very tiny tear along a fold line (less than 1/2 inch long) and no other rips or tears. A highly desirable collectible for any CNJ railfan. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 20 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-11-11T18:45:23.000Z
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