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On the eve of Railroad Museum [for a day] 2025 join URHS for an exclusive photography event at Boonton Yard. Several of our historic locomotives and visiting machines will be dramatically lit for nighttime photography, with lighting and direction provided by our friends at Railfan & Railroad. Attendance is limited to only 30 guests. 100% of the proceeds from this event go towards URHS’s efforts to preserve historic railroad here in New Jersey.

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $50

Featured photo setups:

  1. Jersey Central 1952

    Former stablemates CNJ 1523 and 1524 will be posed for a rare side-by-side photo. This will be the first opportunity to capture this since both locomotives were restored to their original CNJ livery!

  2. Pennsylvania Railroad 1955

    GG1 no. 4877 will be posed Ken Briers’ restored and well-traveled PRR pickup truck.

  3. Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad No. 700

    This photo shoot will serve at the official debut of No. 700! Tri-State Railway Historical Society volunteers are currently in the process of returning No. 700 to its recognizable 1950 green and yellow paint scheme, as it appeared when it trolled the streets of Hoboken fore more than two decades.

  4. Visiting Locomotive (To Be announced!)

    URHS looks forward to welcoming a visiting piece of equipment from one of our railroad partners, operations permitting. Stay tuned for an announcement! In the event equipment unavailability, a substitute photo opportunity will be added.

Important NOTES:

  • Participants must arrive with:

    • Camera capable of taking manual time-exposures

    • Tripod

    • Sturdy, closed-toes shoes for walking on uneven terrain

    • (Not required, but recommended): A flashlight for traversing between shots in dim lighting.

  • Flash bulbs and recommended settings will be provided

  • Doors will open at 7:30 pm. Please arrive no earlier than 7:00 pm. Early entry will not be permitted.