Lackawanna Railroad in NJ
Pictures of Abandoned Railroad Artifacts in Northern New Jersey
Manunka Chunk Tunnels
The Manunka Chunk Tunnels were part of the DL&W "Old Main". Originally built in the 1850s, the dual 900 foot long tunnels connected the DL&W Main Line with John Blair's Warren Railroad. These tunnels were problematic from the start, and were eventually made obsolete in the 1910s by the Lackawanna Cutoff. The line was completely abandoned in the mid twentieth century. More Information.
APRIL 22, 2005 - My first visit to the tunnels, with Mark and Brian. Brian brought all sorts of gear, including a flare gun which made for a great series of pics. He also enjoyed blowing his air horn into the tunnel. Nikon D200.
Paulinskill Viaduct
Located in Hainesburg, NJ the Paulinskill Viaduct was the largest concrete viaduct when it was built as part of the Lackawanna Cutoff in the early 1900s. The Viaduct was largely abandoned by the late 1960s, and the tracks were ripped up by the early 1980s. NJ Transit has been talking of reviving this line, and the Paulinskill Viaduct may once again see rail traffic.
APRIL 22, 2005 - My third visit to the Viaduct, a cold and rainy April Day. The lack of foliage on the trees allows for a better view of the structure. Nikon D200
AUGUST 2005 - My first visit to the Viaduct, a very hot and humid August day. Nikon N80/Kodak E6
Roseville Tunnel
Uncharacterstic construction for the Lackawanna Railroad is this very raw tunnel located in Andover, NJ. The tunnel, like the rest of the Lackawanna Cutoff has been abandoned since the late 1960s.
August 2005: - Nikon N80/Kodak E6
