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From: Joe K joesk AT ix DOT netcom DOT com
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:27:35 -0400
Subject: RE: (erielack) Newburg Branch
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At 06:29 AM 10/25/06, Paul Brezicki wrote:
>Yes, I enjoy perusing maps also. etc., etc.
>
>During EL years, the Newburgh branch connected with the Graham line via
>Goshen and the Main line. The eastern 6 miles of the Graham line was
>actually the original Newburgh branch and diverged just north of Highland
>Mills. Does anyone know when the portion from there to Vail's Gate Jct was
>abandoned? Operationally IIRC the Newburgh local would come down the
>branch, work the L&HR interchange at Goshen, head east and work Newburgh
>Jct if necessary and then retrace it's steps back to Newburgh.

Here's a shot of the former original Newburgh branch right of way taken
from the southbound New York State Thruway south of the Newburgh exit. The
Thruway crossed over the O&W just a little way north of here.

Joe K.

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