Last Train at Enderlin (West Cornwall) NY

In April of 1936, the Erie Railroad closed down their "Shortcut" brach and ended passenger service on the Newburgh Branch. Seen to the right is the last train at Enderlin (West Cornwall) NY. After exchanging passengers, the train will continue to head northbound towards Vails Gate Junction and eventually, Newburgh. The train will then turn around and head down the branch to Greycourt NY. In the distance, the bridge that carries the NYO&W mainline over the shortcut can be seen. Photo from Russ Hallock.

The Erie's Newburgh Yard in Later Years

Here is a look at what remained of the Erie Railroad's yard in Newburgh NY during the conrail days (circa 1994). Much of the yard was still intact and simply was not used by the railroad. In the background, the Newburgh Paper building which still stands today and the Central Hudson gas balls can be seen. Once urban renewal went into full swing in this area of Newburgh, the city simply paved over this yard and turned it into a parking lot. If you travel here today, almost all these rails can be seen peeking out of the pavement. James Kawal photo.