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Re: (erielack) Newburgh Branch(s)

The Newburgh branch (from N. Jct.) is also very easily seen (in the winter!) from Rt. 32 north of the Thruway overpass.  Also in this area is the still-extant Enderlin (West Cornwall) depot, somewhat restored by its owner, IIRC a fuel oil dealer.
 
Jim Dent

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Erieberk_@_wmconnect.com
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:29 am
Subject: Re: (erielack) Newburgh Branch(s)
To: erielack_@_lists.elhts.org

> Jerome, Yes, the original Newburgh Branch was part of the 
> Graham Line, but 
> you missed something in my original post. I went on to say -- 
> "BEFORE THE 
> GRAHAM LINE WAS BUILT." In other words, what was to later 
> become the Graham Line 
> up to Highland Mills was originally part of the Newburgh Branch, 
> coming off 
> the Main at NJ (Newburgh Junction -- Harriman). As we all know, 
> when the Graham 
> Line was built, it continued from that point (Highland Mills) 
> west, across 
> Rt. 32 on a high trestle and over to Salisbury Mills (Moodna 
> Viaduct) and points 
> west.
> 
> The Highland Mills station no longer exists, if that's what 
> you're asking. 
> In my post, I said -- "where the Highland Mills station WAS."
> 
> I'm not sure which bridge you're referring to as being gone. 
> Certainly not 
> the one over Rt.32 at Highland Mills(???). I would hope that's 
> very much 
> intact!
> 
> Agreed, the original Newburgh Branch ROW is not all intact. I 
> trust you 
> didn't think I said anything the opposite, since I never 
> mentioned that. My only 
> reference to the original Newburgh Branch ROW was where it 
> passed in front of 
> the Mountainville station. Its easily seen as part of the ROW 
> in that 
> section. Ray 
> 
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Jim Dent 
Oakland, NJ


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