Yes--Princeton Junction is my commuter stop, and every NJT train stops there (as well as Hamilton)--I've done the commute on weekdays and weekends. (There usually is a huge crowd trying to get on as I get off!
) Also, Princeton Junction is a very pleasant station--small, safe as far as I know, and nobody will ask what you're doing if you just sit on a bench and watch trains go through. I've even seen people with tripods filming at the end of the platform, and nobody has said anything. It's much, much nicer than Trenton, and certainly much better than North Philadelphia. (The only robbery seems to be in the "convenience" store, where they charge Princeton prices!) The platform going south is less busy/crowded than the one going north, so that is where I would sit. The only problem might be parking--check first about where you can park just for a day and how to pay for it.
This is how I look at things as far where to railfan for such a period of time. On the Sunday after Turkey Day, Amtrak will borrow equipment from MARC and NJT. So taking pictures of Arrows in a place such as Trenton, Hamilton, or Princeton Junction would have much less meaning then here in the Philly area.. Same with the MARC sets. Their are many stations between Wilmington and Trenton that Septa serves that one can Railfan at Safely. But I have heard stories of rail fans being robbed of cameras and other things at North Philly.Yes--Princeton Junction is my commuter stop, and every NJT train stops there (as well as Hamilton)--I've done the commute on weekdays and weekends. (There usually is a huge crowd trying to get on as I get off!
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h34r:
That's not good...
If you're planning you trip based upon seeing Arrows outside of their usual location....I wouldn't at this time.
My bottom line is that the stop has to have restroom facilities
They have some near by bushes!My bottom line is that the stop has to have restroom facilities
They have some near by bushes!My bottom line is that the stop has to have restroom facilities
