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Railroad Safety Awareness Day was held at Maywood Station on September 20, 2003. (Photo by Ed Kaminski)
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On September 20, 2003, the Maywood Station Historical Committee and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway co-hosted the Firefighter's Educational and Training Foundation's Safety Train and Railroad Safety Awareness Day at Maywood Station. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The Safety Train consisted of three different types of tank cars, a classroom car, flat car carrying an ISO tank and caboose and was available throughout the day at Railroad Safety and Awareness Day at Maywood Station on September 20, 2003 for instructional courses on railroad safety for local emergency responders. (Photo by Ed Kaminski)
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The September 20, 2003 Railroad Safety Awareness Day at Maywood Station was attended by over 90 emergency responders and over 45 participated in the 2 instructional safety courses, which were conducted by Safety Train Director, John O'Neill. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The above view shows the emergency responders receiving instructions in tank car safety at Railroad Safety Awareness Day at Maywood Station on September 20, 2003. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The Safety Train was also open to the public inspection during the midday hours at Railroad Safety Awareness Day at Maywood Station on September 20, 2003. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The 2nd Annual Santa at Maywood Station was held on December 20, 2003. The semi-completed interior of the station was decorated for the event. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)
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A group of happy youngsters meet with the "Man in the Red Suit" at the 2nd Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 20, 2003. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)
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The Maywood Station Historical Committee received the 2004 County of Bergen, New Jersey Historical Preservation Award in the category of Restoration and Preservation from the County of Bergen, New Jersey Historical Preservation Advisory Board. An Awards Program and Reception was on held May 4, 2004 at Historic Church on the Green in Hackensack, NJ. MSHC members who attended the event are shown in the group photo. (Photo by Keith Smollin) |
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Several Ribbon Cuttings were staged at the Grand Opening of Maywood Station on September 25, 2004. In this photo, Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney is shown assisting a youngster cut the ribbon while Maywood Mayor Tom Richards and members of the MSHC look on. At the far right is CNBC Anchor and Grand Opening Master of Ceremony Dylan Ratigan and Freeholder Chairperson Valerie Huttle. (Photo by Keith Smollin)
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Dylan Ratigan, host of CNBC-TV's evening news program "Bullseye", was the master of ceremonies at the Grand Opening of Maywood Station on September 25, 2004. (Photo by Keith Smollin) |
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On September 25, 2004, a tremendous crowd turned out for the Grand Opening of the restored Maywood Station and unveiling of the museum. Visitors were treated to a host of invited speakers, guests and The Larry Stevens Trio performed on the rear freight platform. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)
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At the November 13, 2004 Maywood Station Museum Open House, visitors were treated to the artwork of Mrs. Maloney's last year Maywood Ave. School 4th grade class showcasing historic buildings in Maywood. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Vistors view the displays, photographs and artifacts at the November 13, 2004 Maywood Station Museum Open House. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A youngster ponders his next wish for the "Man in the Red Suit" at the 3rd Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 18, 2004. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The winner of the free raffle for the BMW Z-4 Pedal Car courtesy of Park Ave BMW sits in her new her new vehicle at the 3rd Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 18, 2004. (Photo by Ed Kaminski)
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On November 25, 2005, WMBC-TV filmed a feature about Maywood Station for their cable evening news broadcast. In the photo, a camera is shown being set-up for an interview with MSHC member Ed Quinn. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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MSHC member Gus Aversa is shown being interviewed on November 25, 2005 by WMBC-TV news reporter David Ortiz for a feature on Maywood Station for their cable evening news broadcast. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Larry DiBello (left) is presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Maywood Station Historical Committee by MSHC member Pat Reynolds at the February 16, 2006 MSHC Membership Meeting for his assistance in helping to preserve Maywood Station. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A group of MSHC members gather with Larry DiBello (front right) to present him a Certificate of Appreciation at the February 16, 2006 MSHC Membership Meeting for his assistance in helping to preserve Maywood Station. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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At the March 15, 2006 MSHC Membership Meeting, Ed Hazuka, President of Hazuka Electric Co. and George Haag, President of Haag Construction Co. were honored by the MSHC for the invaluable assistance they have provided to the Maywood Station restoration. Each was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the MSHC. Pictured from left to right are MSHC member Tim Moses, Ed Hazuka, MSHC member Gus Aversa, and George Haag. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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At the April 2, 2006 Museum Open House, a special exhibit of Maywood memorablia was on display from the collection of Gordon Breslow and Tad Krom. The photos shows some of the unique items on display. At the Open House, visitors were also treated to the 1926 silent movie about Maywood titled "Happy at Last", which the MSHC recently had digitally remastered. (Photo by Matthew Greco) |
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A milestone was achieved on April 29, 2006 when the 2006 State of New Jersey Historic Preservation Award was presented to the MSHC at the New Jersey State House in Trenton, NJ by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the New Jersey Historic Site Council (NJHSC). In the photo, a group of MSHC members are seen receiving the award in the State of New Jersey General Assembly Chambers. (Photo by Keith Smollin) |
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A group of MSHC members gather for a photo in the New Jersey State House in Trenton, NJ on April 29, 2006 after receiving the 2006 State of New Jersey Historic Preservation Award. Aside from the group award, each MSHC member was also presented with an individual award. In the photo, several MSHC members are shown displaying their awards. (Photo by Cyndie Sansone) |
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Visitors are shown enjoying the displays, photographs and artifacts at the Maywood Station Museum Open House on May 7, 2006. (Photo by Joseph M. Katzenstein) |
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On May 31, 2006, Ridgefield Park, NJ Cub Scout Pack 4, Weblo Den 2 visited Maywood Station for a tour and a program on railroading conducted by MSHC member and Rochelle Park, NJ Boy Scout Troop 114 Assistant Scoutmaster, Ed Quinn. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Ridgefield Park, NJ Cub Scout Pack 4, Weblo Den 2 members listen to MSHC member and Rochelle Park, NJ Boy Scout Troop 114 Assistant Scoutmaster, Ed Quinn, instruct them on railroad safety during their visit to Maywood Station on May 31, 2006. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Cub Scouts from Ridgefield Park, NJ Weblo Den 2, Pack 4 are shown getting a tour of Maywood Station Caboose 24542 during their visit on May 31, 2006. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Maywood Fire Department Day at Maywood Station was held at the June 25, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House. The Maywood Fire Department displayed their magnificently restored 1938 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine for visitors to inspect. The vintage fire engine is shown in the station driveway shortly before the museum opened. (Photo by Matthew Greco) |
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Roy DeYoung (right) and Frank Lichtenberger (left) of the Maywood Fire Department are shown driving their restored 1938 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine back to the firehouse after being on display at Maywood Fire Deapartment Day at Maywood Station during the Maywood Station Museum Open House on June 25, 2006. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani) |
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The Maywood Station Museum kicked off its 2007 Open House season on Sunday, April 15, 2007. A special exhibit of vintage camera equipment from the collections of Maywood Station Historical Committee members, Tim Moses, Hector Hernandez, Gus Aversa, Rob Pisani and Joseph Katzenstein were displayed at the Open House. (Photo by Matthew Greco)
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On April 16, 2007, Maywood Girl Scout Brownie Troop #825 visited the Maywood Station Museum for a tour of the historic station and Caboose 24542. A group of the Brownies are shown posing for a photo inside the station. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A group of MSHC members gather for a photo with Videographer, Rich Kugel, of Green Frog Productions (kneeling, front-center) before his movie presentation at Maywood Station on May 2, 2007. The time-exposure view was taken at night using a fish-eye lens. (Photo by Hector Hernandez, Jr.) |
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The MSHC held the AnnualRailroad Day at Maywood Station on June 24, 2007. Local railroad historical societies, model railroad clubs, model railroad vendors and model railroad manufacturers joined in with displays on the station grounds. It was estimated that 600+ people visited the event marking it as the largest event thus far held at Maywood Station. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A view of the Northern New Jersey N-Trak Club operating N-scale modular layout that was on display at the Annual Railroad Day at Maywood Station on June 24, 2007. The highly-detailed modular layout attracted large crowds throughout the day. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A scene inside Maywood Station during the Annual Railroad Day at Maywood Station on June 24, 2007. Additional displays and newer items were placed on display for the event inside the museum. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A Classic Car Show was held at the August 5, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House. Classic cars are shown posed with Maywood Station and Caboose 24542 serving as a backdrop. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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At the August 5, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show, a General Lee Dodge Charger, courtesy of Tony Pizzanelli, from the 1970's TV series The Dukes of Hazard was on display. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Two antique cars are shown posed on the station grounds during the Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show on August 5, 2007. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Another view of vintage cars at the Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show on August 5, 2007. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A classic Studebaker was featured at the Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show on August 5, 2007. (Photo by Matthew Greco) |
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A vintage Rolls Royce is seen at the Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show on August 5, 2007. (Photo by Matthew Greco) |
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NYS&W GP18 #1800, a 1962-built, 1800-horsepower Electro-Motive Division of General Motors locomotive is posed at the Maywood Station Museum Open House & Classic Car Show on August 5, 2007. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani) |
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Douglas Dezso poses with some of the examples from his collection of Vintage Candy Containers, which were displayed at the September 23, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House. The highly sought-after candy containers dated as far back as 1900 and Mr. Dezso, a noted authority, collector and author on the subject, displayed numerous varieties. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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On October 20, 2007, Kai Husemann and his bride Leah arranged with the MSHC for use of Maywood Station and Caboose #24542 for their wedding photos. The newlyweds wanted a "non-traditional" location for their photos and Maywood Station offered a "unique charm". (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Newlyweds Kai and Leah Husemann pose on Maywood Station Caboose #24542 for one of their wedding photos on October 20, 2007. The couple arranged with the MSHC for use of the station and caboose. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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At the October 24, 2007 MSHC meeting, members were encouraged to come in Halloween costumes. The "Best in Show" honors went to (left to right) Jim Schmitt, Matt Greco and Joe Katzenstein who are shown posing with Maywood Station's "Steve the Conductor". (Photo by Tim Moses) |
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At the November 11, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House, a special exhibit of vintage Matchbox, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning miniature vehicles from the collections of Douglas Dezso and Ed Kaminski were on display. The collectibles dated from the 1950's through the 1970's. Shown is a view of a portion of the many collectibles that were on exhibit. (Photo by Joseph Katzenstein)
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The 8th Annual Santa at Maywood Station event was held on December 19, 2009. Here a youngster discusses his wish list with Santa. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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As like previous years when Santa visited, the 8th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 19, 2009 was very well attended by children and adults alike. The line of children and adults waiting to meet Santa stretched around the station several times. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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A youngster meets Santa for his first time at the 8th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 19, 2009. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Two brothers pose on Santa's lap for a photo at the 8th Annual Santa at Maywood Station event on December 19, 2009. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The free raffle winner of the BMW Z-6 Pedal Car courtesy of Park Ave BMW at the 8th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 19, 2009 takes a spin in his new ride. (Photo courtesy of Craig and Joanne Pintado) |
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A signing for the book, Maywood - The Borough, The Railroad, and the Station, was held at the April 18, 2010 Maywood Station Museum Open House. Author and MSHC member, Ed Kaminski is shown in the photo signing a book for Rich Kugel. (Photo by Keith Smollin) |
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On April 25, 2010, River Edge, NJ Tiger Cub Scout Den #229 visited the Maywood Station Museum for a tour with their Den Leaders and an parents. The large group is seen inside the station learning about the history of Maywood Station and the railroad. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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Tiger Scout Cubs from River Edge, NJ Den #229 and their Den Leaders and parents are shown in this view observing the operating model train layout inside Caboose 24542 on April 25, 2010. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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MSHC member and Rochelle Park, NJ Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Quinn discusses the history of NYS&W S-2 Locomotive #206 with River Edge, NJ Tiger Cub Scout Den #229 in this view taken April 25, 2010. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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River Edge, NJ Tiger Cub Scout Den #229 pose for a photo in front of NYS&W Locomotive #206 with MSHC member and Rochelle Park, NJ Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Quinn after their tour of the Maywood Station Museum on April 25, 2010. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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The MSHC participated in Maywood's Annual 4th of July Parade held on July 3, 2010. In this view, MSHC members Vince and Joe Molodowec pedal their handmade two-man tricycle along the parade route towing a float with an operating model steam train. Following behind them is MSHC member Ed Quinn and his wife Marie with their classic car. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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MSHC members Vince and Joe Molodowec are seen here towing a float behind their handmade two-man tricycle during Maywood's Annual 4th of July Parade on July 3, 2010. Seated at the rear of the tricycle are two helpers who distributed candy and patriotic items along the parade route. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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MSHC member Ed Quinn and his wife Marie are seen in this view riding their classic car along the parade route during Maywood's Annual 4th of July Parade on July 3, 2010. (Photo by Ed Kaminski) |
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