Bordentown Camden & Amboy Railroad Historic District Project Update V

On Sunday, October 19, the north rail of the Camden & Amboy Railroad track display in Bordentown was leveled and aligned. This was accomplished by running a plumb line along the inside edge of the rail and either raising or lowering the components of each type of track construction so that the rail was level and resting upon stringers, cross ties, and stone sleepers throughout the display. The most challenging task was to raise or lower the stone sleepers, which weigh 400-500 pounds each. The display is just east of the NJ Transit Bordentown River Line station parking lot. Photos by John Burlage.