Probably so. The photo credits the location as Elizabethport, NJ, which was on the CNJ. The Reading owned the CNJ, so it would make sense that this critter worked on the CNJ. Maybe its light loading made it a good choice on 19th century docks.
AT&SF ALCo S2 2379 built Dec. 1949 and retired Nov. 1976 next to BN NW2 453 built as GN NW2 5305 March 1939 and seen on Chicago Union Station leads July 3, 1976. Larry Anglund photo.
Maybe that's where they planned it. A casual conversation between two switcher crews turning into a conspiracy to merge the two. Chop top! There's "Watch your step" stenciled on the ladder leading to the cab door. You would probably see the "Watch your head" sign inside the cab right after you bonk your noggin on the door frame...
Boxcar, This site has a bit more on this loco, and a list of some survivors as of 2018. https://meh.com/forum/topics/diesel-of-the-day-724-emd-model-40 And of course there's good old wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_Model_40 Scott
I have a magazine somewhere with an article about the Model 40 and the disposition of those that were built. Some of them are even operating! Tough little beasties!
Not to be a hog on this thread, but since I just found it again and I have a soft spot for critters, here is another one of my favorites. I like this one so much, I'd like to model it in Z sometime. Scott
Here's another I'd like to model in Z, but might have to settle with an attached motorized boxcar. Those Mack hoods are cool. BTW, do you think that's a Reading boxcar with Fox trucks? Scott
Looks like the "Steam Punk" stuff you see today! The aerodynamic style and look. Odd how there are connecting rods between the rear axles to power them both, lol! 110% coolness!! That'd be awesome if it was saved somewhere!
