Re: (ELHTS-Members) Re: (erielack) Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley question

[Northcreek28_@_aol.com]

In a message dated 8/28/05 12:38:28 AM, Njricky2_@_aol.com writes:

<< L&WV did extend as far north as Dunmore and terminated near the Erie's 
Dunmore Shops. The line in question apparently ran parallel to the old 
Gravity and 
Erie linea in Dunmore before winding up at the Dunmore Shops.
 >>

Regarding above question, I suggest a reading of Muncie and Henwood's, "The 
Laurel Line" for a full treatment of the L&WV. They did have an "over the hill" 
branch to Dunmore and the line was to connect RRs at Wilkes-Barre with the 
O&W at or near Carbondale. rm

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