Many, many years ago there was a Rail Road that ran through New Jersey. It was called the "Penn Central RR." Before its' demise this historic train line they employed their own Rail Road Police.
They had jurisdiction along the rails, the Train Yards, and in the Stations. They were real police and had guns and badges. Unfortunately their history is not known by this writer.
A friend who has collection interests in the Penn Central, sent a picture of the above badge. It was made by H Buchlien & Son of Newark, NJ. The company is no longer in business.
Gary Farmer would appreciated any info one has regarding the Badge and the New Jersey History of the Badge and police. If you know something contact Gary directly at:
follee@embarqmail.com
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RR police were and are "real police". Penn Central was a combo of the Penn and Central railroads..they gave way to Conrail. Amtrak soon followed taking over the interstate passenger rail service. NJT then came about and became police officers of the state. RR police historically were employed by the private RR's and had police authority granted by the particuliar state in which they traveled.
back in the 80's in Newark it was not uncommon for us to respond from Penn Station into the immediate community in response for police services. We backed each other up and respected eachothers primary jurisdiction.
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