(erielack) Newton Trainyard Fence Rescued

[Dave Rutan <dlr_@_csnet.net>]

Newton Trainyard Fence Rescued

On the evening of May 2, 2001, an ad hoc committee of the Sussex
Railroad Company came together and rescued about 150 feet of the wrought
iron fence which formerly bordered Sparta Avenue along the Newton Trainyard.

The SRC was first alerted of the fence's imminent scrapping by Ralphie
McClive. Who noticed a worker cutting up the fencing. He inquired and
was informed it was up for grabs. 
After several emails and some phone calls it was determined that the
contractor who was removing the fence needed it to be removed that night
or it would go to scrap (in little pieces.)

Six members and three trucks participated in the removal of the fencing
to the SRC's Springdale headquarters where it will eventually be
installed as the front to our Sussex Branch Garden scale layout. The
fencing was in sections varying from 6-8 feet long and weighing in at
about 200-400 pounds each.
Participants included: Warren LeMay (Junior and Senior,) George and Don
Mason, Ralphie McClive and Dave Rutan.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to Ralphie McClive for alerting us to the
situation and also for his assistance in its rescue.
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The Sussex Railroad Company, Inc.
Promoting Sussex County's Railroad Heritage.
http://sussexbranch.org
454 Route 206 South, Newton, NJ 07860
Tel: 973-300-0177 • Fax: 973-300-0167

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