(erielack) RE: Milepost "One"

["Paul R. Tupaczewski" <paultup_@_optonline.net>]

> The DLW formally began in New York City at the ferry landing. 
>  The river is almost exactly one mile wide, so milepost one 
> was in Hoboken.  Under NJT, the railroad begins in Hoboken.

To be truly accurate, DL&W placed their trademark milepost "1" about 200
feet east of the eastern portals of the Bergen Tunnels. Still there
today, and yes, it's exactly one mile west of the bumping blocks in
Hoboken Terminal...

	- Paul

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