Submitted by Jimmy_kong253 t3_1038oz8 in Newark
Comments
Nwk_NJ t1_j2xmxp2 wrote
Wow I love it
Jimmy_kong253 OP t1_j2xn4ib wrote
It's just weird. I look at it all the time from the train and there's like nobody ever there
GhostOfRobertTreat t1_j2xo1v7 wrote
Are the fences down? I don’t think it’s officially open yet.
Nwk_NJ t1_j2xnglf wrote
Very. Surprising. But looks nice and peaceful.
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2xxily wrote
I always wanted to photograph the trains going over Dock Bridge from here.
Nexis4Jersey t1_j2y1xy1 wrote
I did it from the other side at night with a 85mm lens.
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2y3gm0 wrote
That is a wonderful shot.
Nexis4Jersey t1_j2yr8m3 wrote
Thank you, I also took this shot of the Port at 120mm from the Bayonne Bridge, which is tricky due to the wind up there.
DrixxYBoat t1_j2yawze wrote
These are insane.
Jimmy_kong253 OP t1_j2xy74l wrote
Well you can go there or on the street next to NJT headquarters You're just going to need a lens with some zoom
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2xyokh wrote
These days a lack of time is my issue rather than anything else.
Jimmy_kong253 OP t1_j2xz5hk wrote
Another great place. If you ever get around to it and stuff it's go to the Harrison park garage next to the station and go on the roof you can get some great shots there
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2y0b16 wrote
That's a great spot, lot of railfans stopped using it a few years when some security guards told them to buzz off. One of my personal favorite is Mulberry Commons right where it meets McCarter Highway.
Kalebxtentacion t1_j2yoadt wrote
Yeah it’s a really get spot, glad to know other people like looking at the trains to in the Reddit
Nexis4Jersey t1_j2ywk32 wrote
NJT cops let you railfan from the platforms without issues.
Kalebxtentacion t1_j2xvu3r wrote
If it’s open and people still haven’t went then wow, but if it isn’t open then that’s why it’s empty. The sad part is I don’t think it’s connected to the rest of the park
Jimmy_kong253 OP t1_j2xx1av wrote
Full disclosure, I don't know if it's officially open but I do see people in it every morning and every day usually jogging or with kids I mean it's all done and ready to go as far as this area I just saw a wide open gate
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2xxbgm wrote
It isn't, I suspect the City has to still get approval from Amtrak and Edison Parking for an easement to connect the two ends.
Jimmy_kong253 OP t1_j2xxylq wrote
It's been years Edison parking just redid their parking gates on that lot a few weeks ago so I guess it's going to be even more years
Kalebxtentacion t1_j2xxxe5 wrote
I thought the developers company behind the Shaq towers bought the land were the park would connect to the other side behind the Newark legal building and the smaller tower next to it. As for Amtrak I can’t see them not approving it but that bridge is pulling up to 100 years old, I imagine them wanting to fix or replace it first then approve.
TrafficSNAFU t1_j2xzl9q wrote
Yes, the land across McCarter Highway from NJPAC. I think I remember seeing work being done on the bulkhead on the Passaic River over the last year or so.
Kalebxtentacion t1_j2y1qxc wrote
Yeah but they also bought property at Passaic place which is behind the legal building and near the bridge
https://jerseydigs.com/new-designation-boraie-project-sites-newark-could-make-way-second-shaq-tower/
Newarkguy1836 t1_j374xl7 wrote
I hate Edison/Goettsman. They are the biggest stumbling block to Newark progress.
SkyeMreddit t1_j2y4xk8 wrote
Did they finally remove the fencing that was blocking it off?
Ironboundian t1_j2zqnx9 wrote
Amazing! I had no idea it was accessible yet
sutisuc t1_j2xvlgh wrote
I didn’t even realize it was officially open yet but thanks for the heads up I’ll definitely go check it out