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Re: (erielack) Port Jervis



I am glad I took pictures both of the Coaling Towers and of the Turntable
while I was up there at my daughter's wedding in 1999. I did not think they
would remain much longer. Gone are the great Days.

Alex
Hohenwald, TN

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt" <mklemcha_@_stevens-tech.edu>
To: <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 09:34
Subject: (erielack) Port Jervis


> I passed through town this past Sunday.  The coaling tower is gone, as is
the Main Street truss bridge.  The
> area looks vacant without those two items.  It seems kind of ironic that
the town of Port Jervis spent all
> the time and effort on the "historic Erie turntable" only to see the end
of the excursions, and now the loss
> of the coaling tower.  I took a digital photo of the area, if anyone is
interested.  Hope this helps.
>         Matt
>

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