Re: (erielack) How I Spent My Summer Vacation

["David Green" <davandli_@_empacc.net>]

Exit Route 17 at Olcott Rd./Canal St.  Turn right off the ramp, then left
where the road ends.  Work your way south until you see the DL&W embankment
through Big Flats.  The DL&W station is in the vicinity.  I think there is
an asphalt plant or concrete batch plant nearby - look for tall structures
like this.  IIRC the station is painted white.  I've been there a few times
but can't remember exactly how I got there.

Next time you come I recommend you follow the old Erie between Hornell and
Wellsville, through Almond, Alfred Station, and Andover.  Tip Top is near
Andover.  Proceeding railroad west, the line goes by (and through) numerous
small lakes between Alfred and Andover.  Follow SR 21 south out of Hornell,
to Andover, then head west on SR 417 west to Wellsville.

I went through there just yesterday.  Would be a great place to model.  The
Wellsville depot is very stately and attractive, though it is beginning to
deteriorate.

- - Dave Green, ELHS #1366

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon and Bev Liles" <lilesj_@_erinet.com>
To: "EL List Daily" <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 5:20 PM
Subject: (erielack) How I Spent My Summer Vacation


> In Big Flats, I tried to find the DL&W station but couldn't find it.
> Does anyone know if it is still existing and where it is so I can find
> it next time?  I do have some photos of the overpasses in Big Flats,
> showing the architectural differences between the two railroads.  I also
> noticed that there is still some track on the DL&W row but it is badly
> overgrown and falling apart (railplates and spikes just laying around).
> Also, one of the DL&W overpasses has been removed (as well as the fill).

> You can also see the Erie ROW alongside I-86 (Route 17) from Salamanca
> to Friendship.

You can still see some of the poles standing with the
> wires just hanging down off the cross arms.

 It is beautiful country...well worth the trip.
>
> Jon Liles
> ELHS # 3158

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