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.