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From: Mike Dodge micstedod AT verizon DOT net
Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 16:04:26 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Re: (erielack) Steamtown Images--May 23, 2016 (A0526-A0528,
EXIF Image Description: Lackawanna Cutoff restoration progress
B0526-B0528 and X0526-X0528) IDs
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A little additional information about the underpass in B0527. The road at this location is currently known as Brooklyn Road; I don't know if this was its name in 1909.

The west bound approach to this underpass was extremely dangerous with a steep downgrade leading to a 90 degree curve. I recall numerous accidents at the spot in the 1970's,
including a least one fatal one. Sussex County converted this to an at grade crossing within a few years of abandonment. If tracks are ever fully relaid, it will be a grade crossing.
Attached are a few shots from about four years ago.

20120118A is oriented similar to B0527, but from a higher perspective.

20120118B looks railroad east. This is as far as the actual track relaying got and the last time I was past this a few months ago the end of track wasn't so close to the road.

20120118C looks railroad west. This was temporary track which was later removed.

I believe an additional crossing at grade has been created further west. I understand the bridge carrying Wolf's Corner Road over the Cutoff near Greendell was removed about 15 years back
It had deteriorated badly, the County determined the expense to rebuild it wasn't justified and the road lowered to be level with the old right of way.

Mike Dodge


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Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 23:53:57 -0400
From: Robert Bahrs
Subject: Re: (erielack) Steamtown Images--May 23, 2016 (A0526-A0528, B0526-B0528 and X0526-X0528) IDs
EXIF Image Description: Lackawanna Cutoff restoration progress

A0526-0528 I'll assume are as marked. Locals would have to confirm.
*Correct
date on A0528 S/B 5-21-07*

B0526-0528 Are as marked. I believe that the underpass in B0527 is the
only underpass that has been abandon,and made into a grade crossing, (
after the Cut Off was abandon ).

X0526-0528 *Once again reminding that Mt Station is the name of the
station, not the community it's in, which is South Orange.*

I"ll simply go with Chuck W info.



*X0526 - Montrose Avenue on the westbound side of Mountain StationX0527 -
On top of Montrose Avenue overpass, looking same direction as X0526X0528 -
Looking up Meeker Street towards Montrose Avenue/E. Clark Street on WB side
of railroad at Mountain Station*



*Bob Bahrs*

On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 4:52 AM, McKnight, Richard
wrote:

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> http://lists.railfan.net/listthumb.cgi?erielack-05-23-16
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> A0526.jpg (image/jpeg, 2938x2328 1354133 bytes, BF: 5.05 ppb)
> A0527.jpg (image/jpeg, 2938x2328 1264421 bytes, BF: 5.41 ppb)
> A0528.jpg (image/jpeg, 2938x2328 1038261 bytes, BF: 6.59 ppb)
> B0526.jpg (image/jpeg, 2942x2358 777796 bytes, BF: 8.92 ppb)
> B0527.jpg (image/jpeg, 2942x2358 696114 bytes, BF: 9.97 ppb)
> B0528.jpg (image/jpeg, 2942x2358 586660 bytes, BF: 11.82 ppb)
> X0526.jpg (image/jpeg, 2848x2368 1220314 bytes, BF: 5.53 ppb)
> X0527.jpg (image/jpeg, 2848x2368 680505 bytes, BF: 9.91 ppb)
> X0528.jpg (image/jpeg, 2864x2368 1402545 bytes, BF: 4.84 ppb)
>
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> A0526--Scranton, PA--Hampton--View of Fill to East of Central Power Station
> (Just over Fill) [1907.xx.xx]
> A0527--Scranton, PA--Hampton--View of Central Water Shaft and Power Station
> Fill [1907.xx.xx]
> A0528--Scranton, PA--Old Diamond Breaker--View [1907.05.02]
> B0526--New Jersey Cut-Off--Huyler Cut--Construction [1909.12.01]
> B0527--New Jersey Cut-Off--McMickles--Underpass--Construction [1909.12.01]
> B0528--New Jersey Cut-Off--Wills Cut and steam shop and construction
> train--Construction [1909.12.01]
> X0526--Mountain Station, NJ--Milepost 13--Passenger station roof down road
> [1916.xx.xx]
> X0527--Mountain Station, NJ--Milepost 13--Passenger station roof down road
> [1916.xx.xx]
> X0528--Mountain Station, NJ--Milepost 13--Passenger station roof through
> woods [1916.xx.xx]
>
> --
>


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