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Re: Narrow gauge terminals at Bradford?

 by EwaNelson ¦  Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:49 pm ¦  Forum: Pennsylvania Railfan ¦  Topic: Narrow gauge terminals at Bradford? ¦  Replies: 12 ¦  Views: 7663

I rely on Sanborn insurance maps quote a lot, hopefully you will be able to find what you are looking for. https://digital.libraries.psu.edu/digital/collection/maps1/search/searchterm/Bradford!Sanborn%20Fire%20Insurance%20Maps/field/geogra!collec/mode/all!exact/conn/and!or/order/nosort The whole PA ...

Re: Spur at Willard, NY

 by EwaNelson ¦  Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:43 pm ¦  Forum: Lehigh Valley Railroad ¦  Topic: Spur at Willard, NY ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 4934

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The whole Willard complex was about 1K acres. Not sure what's happening there now. https://www.fltimes.com/news/willard-dr ... 96745.html

Re: Re:

 by EwaNelson ¦  Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:12 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: New Genesee Junction Turntable photo ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 5815

RussNelson wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:40 pm
Was there in September with a friend. Huge fun. I'd like to go back there with her some day to see it again.
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By all means, you should.

Re: Unfinished Railroads of New York State

 by EwaNelson ¦  Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:15 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Unfinished Railroads of New York State ¦  Replies: 208 ¦  Views: 169214

@RussNelson >>Nope, haven't yet. Wife keeps me on a short leash, otherwise I'd be spending every weekend away, doing research.

We are spending almost every other weekend away, doing research. Sorry that ain't enough ;)

Re: JC Mileposts

 by EwaNelson ¦  Tue May 21, 2019 12:19 pm ¦  Forum: DL&W, Erie and Erie Lackawanna ¦  Topic: JC Mileposts ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 10270

Erie Termini: Wayland - Corning Location Map Code: 6-7 http://russnelson.com/inventory/maps/inventory-of-abandoned-railroad-rights-of-way-region-6-089.png" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; SAWDUST ROAD TO PARKS ROAD a. Length: 4 miles. b. Width: 66 ft. c. Condition: Dirt and ...

Re: DL&W tunnel Oswego NY

 by EwaNelson ¦  Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:05 pm ¦  Forum: DL&W, Erie and Erie Lackawanna ¦  Topic: DL&W tunnel Oswego NY ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 19010

Here's some info regarding the accident: https://cahiltondotcom.wordpress.com/20 ... -railroad/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Abandoned grade between Elmira and Big Flats

 by EwaNelson ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:42 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Abandoned grade between Elmira and Big Flats ¦  Replies: 38 ¦  Views: 21136

The Waverly - Elmira section began at a point at the corner of Broad and Elmira Streets in Waverly and proceeded west along the northern side of the current Erie Railroad alignment to Elmira. The bed is visible at most points along this route and is cleared of tracks and ties throughout. It lies dir...

Re: Abandoned grade between Elmira and Big Flats

 by EwaNelson ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:08 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Abandoned grade between Elmira and Big Flats ¦  Replies: 38 ¦  Views: 21136

An article from Star-Gazette, dated July 7th, 1905.

Re: Trolley from Waverly to Elmira

 by EwaNelson ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:05 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Trolley from Waverly to Elmira ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 8747

An article from 1905.