In the mid-1800s, the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) was a vital transportation network in the United States, linking the bustling cities of the East Coast to the coal mines of Pennsylvania. But by the mid-20th century, the once-thriving CNJ had fallen into decline, with its grand terminal in Jersey City abandoned and its tracks ripped up. In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating history of the CNJ and its impact on American transportation, as well as the efforts of preservationists and historians to uncover and preserve its forgotten legacy.