UNION Interlocking & Tower (Closed) (Rahway, New Jersey)

USA / New Jersey / Rahway / Rahway, New Jersey

railway, interlocking, interlocking tower

Major "flying" junction on the Amtrak Northeast Corridor where the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line diverges from the main line. Active interlocking tower built in 1912, once had the highest railroad traffic density in the United States.

Original amber position-light signals have since been 'colorized', having been retrofitted with color LED lamps.

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Coordinates: 40°36'12"N 74°16'49"W

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