Five Car Private Varnish Move On The Boonton Line
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ interchanged five cars to New Jersey Transit that will ultimately wind up in Geneva, NY to operate on the Finger Lakes Railroad this summer. These excursions will mark the first use of PRR 1547 and NYC 37 in several years. The consist was transported across the Boonton Line, ultimately to the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway for the next leg of the trip.
YouTube Video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/xfLHTNzbSTg Tickets & more info on the Finger Lakes Rail Experience:
https://www.flxrailexperience.com/ Consist:
NJTR 1002 - MP20B-3
NYC Hickory Creek (800733) - sleeper/lounge/dining/obs
NYC Swift Stream (880460) - sleeper/lounge/dining
NYC 43 (800411) - tavern/lounge
NYC 37 - tavern/lounge
PRR 1547 - coach
Full resolution pics and prints:
https://www.riverrailphoto.com/urhs