The Last Ride on the Newburgh Branch

The Opening ceremonies for the branch were held in Jan. of 1850. The date on this picture is Washingtonville Jan 7 1984, almost 134 years to the day the branch opened.The tracks starting from Vails Gate was taken up in fall of 1984.
This would be that last time any Railroad Equipment would run on the branch
Ttrackcar is an Ex ERIE Fairmont M19 Trackcar
This car made 9 trips on the branch from 1981 to 1984
Joyce D. Sternitzke.

Writing and Picture credits to Robert McCue.