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Re: (erielack) Newburgh Branch(s)

Jim,
   
  Thanks for the info. I'll add Enderlin to the list of stops I intend on making.
   
  Ken

jdent1_@_optonline.net wrote:
  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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