CRANFORD

The imposing coal tower in the Cranford coach yard was constructed in 1914. The 47,000 gallon water tower fed nearby water spouts. Ordinarily, the RV did not utilize the coaling or watering facilities at Cranford; however, on at least one occasion, the RV was obligated to take water from the CNJ in November 1950, after the spout was blown off its Kenilworth tank during a severe storm. These facilities were abandoned in April 1954 in congruence with the abolition of steam power on the CNJ.