Today marks 41 years since the last passenger train left Branchville, N.J. Sort of a pity I didn't get my next short story finished for today as it begins...
Dave, My vote is for Branchville Jct to Newton or Anywhere near Waterloo. Ken Dave Rutan <rutan3@...> wrote: Today marks 41 years since the last passenger...
... Question: When did the last weekday (Mon-Fri) train depart Branchville? I think I ask this question every year - The last weekday service was no 1009, the...
Dave, I will look forward to the hike in the fall. Sounds good! If you want suggestions.....I especially like the trail between Waterloo Road and Cranberry...
The Last Branchville Junction hike I did attracted about 2 people, though it's important enough to repeat occasionally. Newton is doable. My only reservation...
Today, being July 13th, marks the 41st anniversary of the last passenger train to Newton, the County seat of Sussex County. July 2007, (now) is also 40 years...
Okay to post this in the Sussex County forum? I think some people might enjoy hearing about history. Dave Rutan <rutan3@...> wrote: Today, being July 13th,...
I would suppose that May of 59 is when the trains stopped then, at the change of timetable. I don't seem to have that resource though. Dave ... -- This message...
http://www.dlwrr.com/dlw/tour/tour.html Hey, The link above leads to a website in progress which traces the Sussex Branch via Google Maps. The info and photos...
Hey Dave, this is great!! Thanks so much!! A.J. Salvas Dave Rutan <rutan3@...> wrote: http://www.dlwrr.com/dlw/tour/tour.html Hey, The link above leads to...
I didn't think this needed to be mentioned, but then it happened, someone said something. I have changed the email addresses on the DLW-SussexBranch.com...
Good morning Dave - I don't know if you've seen it but there is an excellent article in the August 2007 edition of Railroad Model Craftsman. Bill Greenberg...
Tom Dimmick
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Jul 25, 2007 1:09 pm
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Yes, I saw it. I was going to mention it, but thought I'd read it first to give it justice. then a bunch of stuff happened (the in-laws are visiting) and I...
My only question is why this appeared in RMC - pretty detailed for a general interest mag - and not in the Diamond or Flags Diamonds and Statues. _____ From:...
RMC ran an article in the previous issue about modeling a turntable in Port Morris. RMC often marries up modeling articles with historical articles. As far as...
RMC does a lot of articles on the DL&W, which I find refreshing, as opposed to MR which simply recycles the same 3 topics: "look what you can buy", "install a...
If someone wants a chance at that book, there's one on eBay right now. Dave -- Modeling the D.L.& W. Sussex Branch If it weren't fun, I wouldn't do it. ...
Dave, I purchased a copy of Railroad Model Craftsman with the article on the Lackawanna's Port Morris yard. I enjoyed reading it and will keep it. Thanks for...
skiingbob@...
Aug 13, 2007 1:57 pm
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The bottom "wanna" section was put up today - I'm told it is going to be 4 sections. After "Lacka" comes an ornate Clock that is enroute (built overseas?) but...
Ron, The only photos That I have of the old tower are in Theodore Scull's book Hoboken's Lackawanna Terminal. Bob G....
skiingbob@...
Aug 15, 2007 5:25 pm
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To Ron Dave and all, I went to the Hoboken station yesterday. The "Lacka" section of the Hoboken Tower is up. Bob G....
skiingbob@...
Aug 16, 2007 9:09 pm
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Just want to share some info with the list. My field agent recently sent me some 'interesting' scans of documents regarding the Wye track in Franklin. This...
Took a little bike trip with my daughter today between Warbasse Jct. and Lafayette at Mudcut Rd. The trail here varies from about 4-2 feet with a few mud...
Dave, I usually ride in Allamuchy State Park adjacent to the Sussex Branch between Waterloo Road & Cranberry. Sometimes I find myself coming out onto the...
Dave, I agree with Joe.....the trail between Waterloo Road and Cranberry Lake is very nice, with a neat waterfall, and a large lake, which is part of the...
I sent that last email by mistake...meant to hit "draft" to save it for a minute, but hit "send" instead. I was saying that the stretch from the Hole in the...
Hi Dave, Thanks for the report. Yes, my family and I have been out on the trails. We recently rode on the Columbia trail. It was very nice and easy for kids....
Pat Henry
pat_henry_1@...
Aug 18, 2007 10:34 am
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Yes. In July I biked from Andover to Branchville. After crossing Augusta Hill Road the trail was pretty rough. I couldn't get to the end because it was too...
GailR@...
Aug 18, 2007 10:35 am
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Another scenic area is the section between Andover & Newton (between Rt. 206 and Sparta Ave.) It's very natural and woodsy with little history that I'm aware...
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