For over 130 years, the Erie Railroad's Newburgh branch was a key factor in the economic and social life of the city of Newburgh, New York, and the towns that had stations along its 19-mile route between Newburgh and the Erie main line. Only five miles of this once vital rail link survive today. Looking at this lightly used rail spur today, the casual passerby would have no hint of the rich history that can be seen for only a moment from the car

...

"The story of the Erie Railroad's 19-mile Newburgh branch and it's conversion to the Schunemunk rail trail. The story of my 40 year odessey of capturing the branch in photos, hikes and lectures now comes full circle" --