Wednesday, April 16, 2014

437 and 438 at Newburgh Yards

A shot of Erie Lackawanna 437 and 438 coming i to Newburgh's Water St. yard to conduct switching in the winter of 1973. Today, only one track remains compared to the many of that time. Photo credits to Russ Hallock.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Wreck Train at the Renwick St. Bridge

An Erie railroad wreck train moving over the Renwick St. Bridge in the 1940's to assist a wreck in West Newburgh. This bridge has hardly changed from this picture and still strands today. Credits to Robert McCue for the photo.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Last Coal Car at Salisbury Mills

This car shown here was the very last coal car to serve the coal dealership at Salisbury Mills on the Newburgh Branch. Today, the former post office sits to the right of this. Credits to Dennis Carpenter.