(erielack) Operations of CNJ-EL SE-98/ES-99

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

Hi folks,

	Most of us have probably heard of the joint CNJ-EL Elizabethport-Scranton trains (SE-98 eastbound, ES-99 westbound). The trains were started when CNJ pulled out of Pennsylvania, but they wanted to retain the ability to serve their customers in Scranton. Easiest way to do this was by going up the High Bridge Branch and allowing the EL to take the train west from Lake Jct to Scranton.

	Alas, there haven't been many details of the trains operationally (Rich Jahn did a great article in ARHS' "Flgas Diamonds and Statues" magazine, but I'm looking for even more detailed information). So here are a few questions for you listers....

1. Did the two trains do any work along the way? Or was it a straight through freight?  Was any work done at Lake Jct., or did the train just sail through?
2. When the train got to Scranton, where did it go? Taylor Yard? Scranton Yard? How did these cars to go CNJ customers? Did the EL handle this?

Thanks in advance,

	- Paul

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