On-Board NJT Port Jervis Line Train #59 (Metro-North Express) from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY

Taken: August 01, 2019
Rolling stock: Alstom PL42AC Locomotive #4001 leading the charge, 2 Metro-North Alstom Comet V trailers, and a Metro-North Comet V Cab Car #6710 trailing.
ATTENTION: This is, by far, the longest on-board video I have ever done and I don't even know if I will film another one that will top the length of this one. Nonetheless, I hope y'all enjoy!
This line has two records of its own since it has the longest bridge (Moodna Viaduct separating Harriman and Salisbury Mills-Cornwall), longest tunnel (Otisville Tunnel separating Otisville and Port Jervis), and longest distance and time between two terminals (Hoboken to Port Jervis at 88 miles and 2 hours 5 minutes).
A year ago, I had planned on riding Train 59 all the way to Port Jervis, however, I found out that the train was cancelled the day I was scheduled to go and wanted to wait until the summer so that it wouldn't be too dark by the time I arrived at Port Jervis (at 8:20 pm). I wanted to do this video and take this trip because no one else did and because it was a 48-mile stretch which lasted for almost an hour. In addition, I kinda wanted to film the Moodna Viaduct and the Otisville Tunnel partially.
As usual, this set is led by a PL42AC, however, there are usually 5-6 NJT Comet V cars attached to it. Instead, there are three Metro-North Comet V cars, which I found pretty interesting, but not surprising since it was on Track 1, the shortest track in the terminal. I also found out that this train was supposed to be a 5 car consist, but we ended up with three instead.
The stops that were skipped were Kingsland, Lyndhurst, Delawanna, Passaic, Clifton, Paterson, Hawthorne, Glen Rock-Main, Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Allendale, Ramsey, Ramsey Route 17, Mahwah, Suffern, (Metro-North territory) Sloatsburg, and Tuxedo. I found it interesting how the conductor stated "No more stops in New Jersey," which was something I wanted to hear for the longest and this ride felt like I was on an airplane since the conductor announced the train number, destination, frequency of stops, bumpy-ass tracks north of Suffern, smell of the diesel from the locomotive coming inside (kinda like airplane fuel), etc. I apologize for not showing portions of certain stops, especially Ridgewood (I wanted to film the outbound platform), but I was unable to because the train was packed.
This is one of the two only trains that make these eight stops (Hoboken Terminal, Secaucus Junction, Harriman, Salisbury Mills-Cornwall, Campbell Hall, Middletown-Town of Wallkill, Otisville, and Port Jervis). The other one is Train #50, the express train to Hoboken via the Main Line.
Lastly, I wanted to mention how the conductor was most likely trying to take pictures of me at the 1:54:30 portion of the video since he accidentally used his flash and quickly hid his phone from me. It's probably because he was unfamiliar with it, I guess. If you guys want to see what he looks like, check out 2:15. The guy looks like a slightly fatter version of Larry Wheels. As said in the end of the video, I will discuss about this conductor (and maybe the trip as a whole) in another video. Nonetheless, I hope you guys enjoyed and as always, drop a like, comment, subscribe, and share this video! Enjoy! :D

[@doctordave]

Fond memories of huddling in that Campbell Hall ticket booth for warmth in the winter at 6AM!

[@geo_walters]

I did that a bit in the 90s. BRRR

[@timosha21]

Ding ding! I'm a tram and I approve this video :)

[@christophercancel934]

Excellent choice on the seating.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Not much I could do with a small train set and it being packed to the gills. Don't fret. I do plan on redoing the video at some point this year.

[@christophercancel934]

@@AaronTheEagle1no Need. You picked a great seat. Best views are always on the left side.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

@@christophercancel934 Ahh, I appreciate the kind words. I also was planning on redoing it anyway just to get improved angles heading inbound to Hoboken and back.

[@lennysvideoz]

59's a hot shot. hoboken - secaucus - harriman - local to port jervis! great video

[@AaronTheEagle1]

thanks a bunch! Honestly, I wish this train left earlier so it wouldn't have been so dark towards the end. Also, I may redo this video some time in the future.

[@lennysvideoz]

@@AaronTheEagle1 same lol, i took 75 to PJ then 80 as return. made it at 10PM. great ride and plus i love the mountains =)

[@kirkzevola5004]

Awesome Metro North ride on Metro North train 59 to Port Jervis

[@Robbi496]

if the spirits of Fred Underwood and Bob Woodruff haunt these tracks, they must be pleased to see how well - maintained they are!

[@m7express774]

Awesome on board video dude 👍

[@AaronTheEagle1]

M7 Express Ik this is late, but thanks man

[@zacharyelder349]

So of the 5 lines of Metro North has, is this the longest line of Metro North?

[@kirkzevola5004]

Weird 59 never usually runs with 3 cars the only Northbound trains that are three cars are 63 and 49 amazing video I love the Port Jervis line

[@FrankClampet]

I've been to Port Jevis pal its a nice town and area of New York

[@FordEscape12345678]

Wow I didn't notice that the entire time from Hoboken to a little passed Otisville the conductor didn't recognize you recording and decided to take a picture of you. He had no right to do that.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Ford Escape for real, man, it’s like he thought I wouldn’t notice. The flash did him in lmao

[@kevinhoward9593]

Those seat look comfy.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

This may sound like a stupid question, but would a ticket to and from NYP be valid in Hoboken (i.e. to allow flexibility in trans-Hudson transportation)? The former destination is more expensive to travel to.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

aycc-nbh72 No, the tickets are not flexible and are only accepted to a certain station. I mean I could be wrong, but from my experience, this is true.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

AaronTheEagle1 TV I have actually been on a train to Hoboken before and someone fell asleep before the change at Secaucus for NYP, so the conductor told him that he missed the change and he could take the PATH train to Herald Square Station instead. I don’t know whether the reverse journey would be acceptable, though. Interestingly, I was on my way to Hoboken to do the same thing.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

AaronTheEagle1 TV Though one option I just found out could be to buy only the ticket to Secaucus, then another one between NYP and Hoboken, which would grant passage to both trans-Hudson routes, since a change at Secaucus is necessary. Could that perhaps work?

[@SmoothOperator2132]

Do you have the ride for the other direction (Port Jervis to Hoboken)?

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Unfortunately, I do not nor do I have any intentions of filming it anytime soon.

[@fausto412]

Trying to figure out how to travel tomorrow to glenmere mansion.... we have a bunch of luggage. Is there storage space for luggage on this train line? How much does it cost per person?

[@AaronTheEagle1]

It’s $23.50 per person from Port Jervis to Hoboken Terminal. If the bags aren’t too broad, you can use the overhead racks. If not, you may need to place your suitcases on the seats, but ask the conductor if you can. There’s one stipulation though: your bags cannot be in the aisle.

[@FordEscape12345678]

It skipped Suffern? Wow.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Ford Escape one of the only two trains that actually skip suffern (The other one is Train 50, the AM rush train, makes the same exact stops as this one, except that train is bound for Hoboken)

[@raritania7581]

@@SPX9812 Summit is on the Morristown and Boonton lines.

[@FordEscape12345678]

@@raritania7581 Summit is not on the Boonton Line. It's on the Morristown and Gladstone lines.

[@raritania7581]

@@FordEscape12345678 Ah crap.

[@jeanalbano5335]

This question is for anyone that has ridden this route. When this train leaves Tuxedo ny,dose it at some point go over a train overpass that gose over a two lane rd?(before this train arrives at Harriman ny trainstation)

[@polyphoniac]

What you're referring to is the Moodna Viaduct, which stands just south of the Salisbury Mills/Cornwall station. The view from the viaduct is spectacular. There is an article on it in the Wikipedia.

[@Prunejuice928]

Were those people on the side on the tracks?

[@BrooklynBound4]

That was pretty good. That is a long ride. To do that daily forget it

[@AaronTheEagle1]

BrooklynBound4 thanks for the words. And indeed. Despite the fact that this was a super express train, it was a commute that took over 2 hours.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

AaronTheEagle1 TV So would you rather perhaps drive to Ramsey Route 17 or Suffern if you lived in Harriman? This express service only goes once per day in either direction.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

@@aycc-nbh7289 that would depend on the circumstances.

[@doctordave]

I did it for almost 10 years to Campbell Hall!

[@lifeskater9899]

@@doctordave I did it for 7, end to end.

[@liveeric2631]

Here's a great Question which I can't wait to go both port Jarvis n spring Valley since they both on the metro north line Why can both rail lines go on the Hudson line instead of the Jersey line spring Valley to Grand central n port Jarvis to Grand central 💯🤔🤨

[@JG347Tv]

The Hudson line doesn’t cross west of the Hudson River it runs only on the east side of the Hudson. I use to wonder the same thing. But if MTA really wanted to they could build a bridge to have metro north cross over the Hudson but I don’t know why they don’t do that because if they did they could make so much money

[@bryantarailfan]

1171 was canceled!

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Indeed it was

[@flashcar60]

Should have switched to the other side of the car, to avoid sun glare. A bit of narration or added typed milestones would have been helpful.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

I get what you're saying, but the only reason I sat on the left was because most of the stations were on that side. I initially planned on switching sides accordingly, but the train was overcrowded and I couldn't.

[@jeanalbano1842]

Arron on this hobboken to port jervis trip dose this train go over route 32 train overpass sir?

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Jean Albano actually no it doesn’t, this train line travels in northern New Jersey, while Route 32 is near New Brunswick, which is in central New Jersey

[@jeanalbano1842]

@@AaronTheEagle1 thanks much.i thought i saw you on a train that follows the hobokken to port jervis line..one that go to thru Tuxedo to Saksbury cornwall on its way to port jervis

[@jeanalbano1842]

@@AaronTheEagle1 Salsbury

[@kevinolevino3190]

port jervis and pascack valley lines are owned by metro north

[@liveeric2631]

Now that's business 💪👍😉 I knew they had to contact the owner of metro north since it's both of their lines Here's a Great Question why metro north didn't connect those 2 final last stop stations in Ny N Connect onto the Hudson Line 🤔🤨💯 port Jarvis line to the Hudson line n Spring valley also on the Hudson line like all connected long island railroad tracks on mineola Railroad station

[@bryantarailfan]

43:49 79 MPH?

[@AaronTheEagle1]

I’d say around 60

[@bryantarailfan]

70?

[@PhillyBagel]

70 mph is the maximum on the NJT portion of the line. 79 mph is only between Harriman and Middletown in Metro-North territory.

[@tomh3652]

Why is it a NJT loco but MTA cars ?

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Tom H it depends on the availability of equipment...honestly, I wanted an MTA loco to lead the set since it was going to terminate at a Metro north station. Usually, this train is completely NJT equipment, but this was an exception

[@ecoRfan]

The MNCW engines still haven’t gotten PTC installed. The only way they can run is on a “cab car sandwich” set. So it’s pretty much like the Hoboken division is 15 locomotives short.

[@jonathanmoor7035]

wow

[@hazielmcdonald659]

NJT turn in to MNRR

[@EpcotMagic]

Please redo this video. Find a time when the sun is less strobe-like.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Chris Batchelor perhaps in the future because currently, the days are getting shorter.