Train enthusiasts gathered round to say farewell to Jim Clarke's 1945 Erie railroad caboose last week.
PT dropped by to catch some pictures and chat with Jim, who is planning to move to Monmouth County.
Moving the caboose was an impressive feat. It sat on rails at the end of a long drive on the western edge of the Clarke's property and was screened from the street by stand of trees and shrubs.
The riggers essentially put the caboose in a sling and it was then hoisted aloft so that the tracks on which it rested could be dismantled.
After that, the rig was backed under the caboose and it was gently set down and secured for its trip to Port Murray in Morris County, where its new owner is located.
Jim is co-owner of Railpace, an enthusiast magazine. Stroll on over and browse around!
Jim Clarke and his 1945 Erie RR caboose
View of the crane
The caboose takes flight
Crew dismantles tracks beneath suspended caboose
-- Dan Damon
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