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INVENTORY OF ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY ..*-6 at HEW YORK (STATE) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ` 4 REAL PROPERTY DIVISION J EL x. REGION #a COMPRISING THE COUNTIES OF: COLUMBIA', DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM ROCKLAND, ULSTER, WESTCHESTER J 1974
` GLOSSARY BALLAST - Crushed rock or gravel, used in railroad beds~to provide ground stability for laying ties and tracks. BERM - A longitudinal mound of earth used to deflect water; a narrow ledge or shelf. CULVERT - Any structure not classified as a bridge which provides an opening under any roadway. PRISM - As applied to canals, the entire area encompassing the sides which are parallelogram. TRESTLE - A braced framework of timbers, piles or steelwork for carrying a railroad over a depression. ABBREVIATIONS R.R. - Railroad Rte. or Rt; - Route R.0.W. - Right of-way E/S - East Side W/S - West Side B & M - Boston and Maine D s. H - Delaware and Hudson
F. C. - Penn Central
G. E. - General Electric Company
C. R. - County Road T/O - Termination/Origin ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS |^~R. ,||^~R. II | O I O l ' I I O @ @ O I O @ @ l * O @ ' O @ Q | REGION #8 CASE STUDIES OF ABANDONMENT LOCATION MAP CODE PAGE 8 - 1 Cornwall - Fulton Main Line |^~R. 8 - 1 New York, Ontario and Western 8 - 2 Kingston - Port Jervis . ` |^~R. 8 - 2 New York, Ontario and Western 8 - 3 Valley Junction-Sullivan County Line . . . . . 8 - 4 Penn Central (Putnam Division) 8 - 4 Bronx - Mahopac . . ; |^~R. . |^~R. 8 - 5 Penn Central 8 - 5 Goldens Bridge - Mahopac Falls |^~R. 8 - 6 Rutland 8 - 6 Chatham-Columbia, Rensselaer County Line . . . 8 - 7 Erie, Lackawanna (Lehigh, New England Pochuch Spur) 8 - 7 Goshen - New Jersey State Line |^~R. 8 - 10 Erie, Lackawanna 8 - 8 Goshen - Campbell Hall |^~R. . . . . 8 - 11 Sterling Mountain 8 - 9 Sloatsburg Junction-Sterling Iron Mine |^~R. 8 - 12 Penn Central 8 - 10 Claverack - Ghent |^~R. . . . . |^~R. 8 - 13 New York, New Haven and Hartford 8 - 11 Poughkeepsie - Boston Corners |^~R. 8 - 14 New York, New Haven and Hartford 8 - 12 Rhinecliff - Boston Corners |^~R. i . . . 8 - 19 Penn Central 8 - 13 Beacon - Boston Corners |^~R. 8 - 23 Penn Central 8 - 14 Silvernails - Millerton |^~R. 8 - 29 Penn Central III
REGION #8 CASE STUDIES OF ABANDONMENT (Continued) LOCATION MAP CODE PAGE 8 - 15 Phoenicia-ulster/Green County Line |^~R. 8 - 31 Erie Lackawanna 8 - 16 From Abandoned O&W Line to Route 94 |^~R. 8 - 33 Erie Lackawanna 8 - 17 Graham - Otisville - Howells |^~R. Be- 34 8 - 18 Boston and Albany . . . . . . . . |^~R. 8 - 35 Chatham e Ghent 8 - 19 Iron Works Railroad |^~R. ; |^~R. 8 - 36 Burden Dock-Iron Mountain 8 - 20 Albany - Southern Electric Railroad |^~R. 8 - 37 Hudson-Valatia-N. Chatham 8 _ | | | | a o o o i o a a s . a a o a 8 _ | Baldwin Place-Mahopac Mines 8 - 22 New York Central |^~R. . |^~R. 8 - 39 Van Cortland Jot.-Getty Square-Yonkers 8 - 23 Wallkill Transit Co|^~R. 8 - 40 Middletown-Goshen 8 - 24 New Jersey and New York Railroad |^~R. 8 - 41 Nanuet-New City 8 - 25 Erie-Lackawanna |^~R. 8 - 43 Nyack-Sparkill 8 - 26 New Jersey and New York |^~R. 8 - 45 Stony Point-Haverstraw 8 - 27 New Jersey and New York |^~R.o . . . S`- 47 Stony Point-Thiells 8 - 28 Erie Railroad |^~R.s. . 8 - 49 Highland Mills-West Cornwall IV
REGION #8 CASE STUDIES OF ABANDONMENT (Continued) LOCATION MAP CODE PAGE 8 - 29 New York Westchester and Boston Railroad Co. . 8 - 50 Mt. Vernon-White Plains; Mt. Vernon-Portchester 8 - 30 New Paltz, Highland and Poughkeepsie Trans. Co.8 - 52 Highland-New Paltz 8 - 31 Walden and Newburgh Electric Railway |^~R. 8 - 53 Newburgh-Orange Lake 8 - 32 Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls Electric . . 8 ~ 54 Poughkeepsie to Wappingers Falls Historic Background of Dutchess County |^~R. 8 - 55 8 - 33 Penn Central |^~R.~|^~R. 8 - 59 Mahopac Falls-Carmel-Brewster 8 - 34 Erie |^~R. 8 - 60 Spring Valley - Thiells 8 - 35 Erie |^~R.||^~R. 8 -C6l Nanuet - Blauvelt
A. Approximate length 26 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Becoming lightly overgrown, bed in good condition, no slides or washouts
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast and poles removed between Cornwall and Middletown. Ties and ballast remain from Fair Oaks to the County Line
E. Indication of Ownership Some evidence of private use as farm drives
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat and valley floor
G. General Land Use Suburban, Rural and Farm
H. Recreational Possibilities All types of trail sports
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None
Narrative
The Erie Railroad uses this line from Middletown to one-half mile west of Fair Oaks as a Brake Line. The portion from Cornwall to Middletown is in good condition and could be utilized for recreational purposes.
The expansion of Stuart Air Force Base may find a perimeter road use of the easterly portion of this R.O.W., which parallels the Stuart perimeter.
A. Approximate length 39 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Generally in good condition, becoming overgrown or reclaimed edict by the adjoining areas
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast and signals including poles have been removed over the entire length. Some primary structures such as culverts remain. All inoperative trestles and/or bridges have been removed or sold to private owners.
E. Indication of Ownership Some private ownership is prevalent from field inspection. See Sales list for detail.
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat valley floor in Orange County. The Ulster County portion generally follows the westerly toe of the Shawangunk Mountain Range.
G. General Land Use In Orange County and lower Ulster use is mixed camp, farm and strip development. In Ulster County, north of Ellenville development is to farm or undeveloped except for small patches at station or stop areas.
H. Recreational Possibilities For the Orange County portion see report #2-503. For the Ulster County portion see Narrative below.
I. Existing Transportation Facilities New York State Touring Route 209. The portion of this Right of Way in Orange County perhaps should be preserved historically. The portion in Ulster County is under consideration for the reconstruction of Route 209; P.I. No. 8425. some abandoned ROW has been taken by the State north of Hurley for the construction of the Kingston By-Pass (Route 208).
NEW YORK, ONTARIO AND WESTERN ORANGE-COUNTY DATE CONSIDERATION LIBER PAGE GRANTEE 1½6/57 $3,935,000 1447 385 Herman Caro
Conveys entire Right of Way of New York, Ontario and Western 83.044M + 99.78 miles + 31.25 miles + 12.80 miles
1½0/57 $310,000 1476 123 Sidney G. Rose and Philip L. Moskowitz Conveys from Cornwall to Middletown 24 mi. 1½0/57 $55,000 1476 131 Sidney G. Rose and Philip L. Moskowitz Wickham Avenue R.R. Station 1½0/57 $400,000 1476 135 Sidney G. Rose and Philip L. Moskowitz Monticello Branch 16.23 miles (21.80 miles) (P.J. to Summitville)
NEW YORK, ONTARIO AND WESTERN RAILWAY Co.
ULSTER COUNTY
DATE CONSIDERATION LIBER PAGE GRANTEE 1. ½9/57 $ 3,000 992 67 Ellenville Electric Co. 2. 1/31/67 $ 182 992 76 Ellenville Electric Co. 3. 1/31/57 $ 50 992 86 Ellenville Electr1c Co. 4. 1½0/57 $125,000 1o43 385 Sidney G. Rose et al S. 1½0/57 $300,000 1043 391 Sidney G. Rose, et a1 6. 11/17/58 $300,000 1056 412 Sidney a. Rose etal 7. 11/17/58 $125,000 1056 420 Sidney G. Rose et el Summitville (Ellenville and Kingston Railroad) 8. 6/8/61 1107 1047 Kingston Bypass Map No. 16 Appropriation 9. 7/6/61 1109 58 Kingston Bypass Map Nos. 5, 127 Appropriation
A. Approximate length 3 miles
B. Approximate width 56'
C. General Conditions Mostly overgrown and impassable in some areas. o. Structures All track, ties, ballast, poles, bridges and overpass; have been removed.
E. Indication of Ownership Some use by adjoining owners
F. Nature of Terrain Mostly rough, undeveloped
G. General Land Use Undeveloped
H. Recreational Possibilities - See Narrative below
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None
Narrative
A portion of this R.O.W. could be preserved in connection with ` the "D&H" Canal as a larger historic park. (The "D. & H." Canal in Ulster County is being preserved by the County Historic Society). This writer-believes the area involved in Orange County north of Port Jervis at the Junction of the "D. & H." Canal, the "N.Y., O. &W;" Railroad and the "Neversink" River could be restored as a historic park including old Route 209. The area of historic significance relative to the New York, New Jersey border was the Huguenot to Cuddebeckville section in the Town of Deerpark.
A. Approximate length 30 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Beginning to show light overgrowth but mostly passable by car. Bed in excellent condition.
D. Structures All track, most ties, ballast and poles removed. All large trestles and overpasses removed. Stations and Freight houses removed or sold off.
E. Indication of Ownership Some private use in and around Carmel and Mahopac (see Narrative below).
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat or valley floor on the southerly portion becoming rough and hilly from Yorktown Heights north.
G. General Land Use Industrial on the south becoming suburban and rural near the northern end.
H. Recreational Possibilities Some trail sports might be programmed over portions with in depth study by Planning.
I. Existing Transportation Facilities Close proximity to portions of the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Taconic State Parkway and Routes 9A, 100, 202, 118, 6 and 6N.
Narrative
The southerly portion of this R.O.W. from Eastview to the Mahopac Falls Junction has been acquired by Department of Transportation, Hawthorne-Mahopac, Pt. 1, Maps l through 25, and Hawthorne-Mahopac, Pt. 2, Mao 1. The southerly portion from Eastview to Hawthorne is being transferred to the T.S.P.C., Map 15 T for the Saw Mill River Parkway. The portion from the Hawthorne interchange to Millwood has been utilized in the reconstruction of Route 100.
A. Approximate length 7 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Beginning to show light overgrowth but passable by car except for missing bridges and some partial washouts. Bed a generally solid.
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast and poles removed. All large bridges and overpasses removed. Station and freight houses sold off or removed.
E. Indication of Ownership Some areas being used by adjoining owners
F. Nature of Terrain Generally rough, hilly and wooded
G. General Land Use Mostly undeveloped, or rural
H. Recreational Possibilities Some portions could be utilized for trail sports; however, missing bridges would hamper full use.
I. Transportation Facilities None in close proximity
Narrative
The northerly portion of this R.O.W. is extremely rough and most of the bridges and overpasses have been removed, resulting in extensive cost to utilize other than small portions or short trails. There are no highways in close proximity traveling in a northwest-southeast direction which could use this route.
A. Approximate length 22 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Becoming overgrown in areas, road bed in sound condition generally.
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast, poles, bridges and structures have been removed or sold off to private owners.
E. Indication of Ownership Entire R.O.W. sold off to private owners. See attached Sales.
F. Nature of Terrain Mostly flat from Chatham north then mountainous to the County Line.
G. General Land Use Farm land and undeveloped
H. Recreational Possibilities All trail sports
I. Existing Transportation Facilities Northerly portion parallels Route 20 and Route 22
Narrative
Most, if not all, of this Right of Way in Columbia County has been sold off to private owners, and is being used for farm drives in part and reclaimed in part. The stations have been put to private use, generally for commercial enterprise. Several miles near Old Chatham are being used jointly for a power line, Rights of Way, and for a riding trail by area people at the discretion of private owners.
RUTLAND RAILROAD OUT SALES Date. Consid. Liber Page Grantee 1.) 12/21/53 $308 31k 5 Central School District No. 1 2.) 5/12/54 IRS $1.10 316 103 Charles E. Murdock 3.) 12/13/54 IRS $1.10 318 334 James A. Hatch, et al 4.) 8/03/65 IRS $0.55 321 385 Harold B. & Marjorie M. Hioks 5.) 8/08/55 IRS $0.55 321 561 Arthur C. 8: Phyllis E. Larabee 6.) 8/25/55 IRS $0.55 322 336 Tennessee Gas Trans. Co. 7.) 8/01/55 Unknown 322 370 John J. & Catherine R. Griffin 8.) 8/02/55 IRS ao.55 322 547 Ruth Weinberg 9.) 8/03/55 IRS $0.55 32h 595 Lawrence Fischer 10.) 5/09/56 IRS So.55 325 449 Edward W. Golden, of el 11.) 4/04/56 IRS $0.55 328 913 Albert Hand 12.) 3/05/57 IRS $0.55 330 597 Cora A. R. Amrhein 13.) 5/21/$7 None 331 431 N.Y.s.T.A., Proc. #1210-T-52 1u.) 6/21/57 Unknown 33W IH7 Amelia J. Fisoner 15.) 7/15/57 IRS $o.55 33u 242 Margaretto E. smith Ie.) 6/19/57 IRS $0.55 337 222 Town of chotham 17.) 5/23/57 IRS $0.55 337 282 Stanley N. & Jane F. Chittenden 18.) 7/19/S? IRS $0.55 338 152 Ashley Pratt & Mary Pratt 19.) 5/21/58 IRS $0.55 344 44 Robert W. & Morene Parten, Cutler 20.) 6/19/58 IRS $5.50 346 331 N.X S. Electric & Gas Corp. 21.) 8/02/55 IRS $0.55 348 375 Charles A. & Florenoe H. Petit 22.) 7/1o/58 Unknown 349 131 E. Clark Thorne 23.) 6/12/57 IRS $0.55 350 163 Maurice & Helen D. Callahan 2u.) 10/21/58 IRS $o.55 350 259 Reverend Charles M. Witthoft 2 wr. 25.) 1/3o/59 IRS $0.55 351 236 Reverend Charles M. Witthoft 2 wf. 26.) ½9/59 IRS $0.55 351 479 Victor Zeiter 27.) 3/17/59 Unknown 352 323 Harold C. Berry, Executor for James H. Berry 28.) 3/17/59 Unknown 352 326 Chandler F. & Doris M. Pease 29.) 1/17/59 Unknown 352 330 Patrick H. Flood 30.) 2/17/59 Unknown 362 334 Gertrude D. williams 31.) 3/17/59 Unknown 352 337 Church of the Master, Inc. 32.) 1/17/59 Unknown 352 340 Linhart & Honrietta S. sterns 33.) 3/17/59 Unknown 352 343 Henry W. & Esther Metzger gh.) 7/09/57 IRS $0.55 353 289 J. Frederiok & Almyra M. Amos 35.) ½9/59 IRS $0.55 353 293 Bert Martin 36.) 6/02/59 Unknown 354 578 Beatrice Shorndal 37.) 6/O2/59 Unknown 354 581 Charles L. & Marion I. Gethen 38.) o/os/59 Unknown 354 584 Paul J. 1 Lisa Rice 39.) 6/02/59 Less than $100 354 587 Townsend R. & Mary N. Morel 4O.) 6/O2/59 Less than $100 354 590 Dugald & sarah Fletcher 4l.) 6/O2/59 Less than $100 354 593 Elsie K. powo11, Jr. 42.) 6/02/59 Less than $100 354 596 Elsie K. Powell 43.) o/os/59 Less than $100 354 599 Richard H.& Editch C. Carroll 44.) 6/O2/59 Less than $100 355 1 William D.& Priscella Carlebach 45.) ½8/59 IRS $0.55 357 77 Ralph B. & Mary Ellen Hemingway 46.) 8/13/59 Less than $100 357 2h8 Richard W. Smith, et a1 MY.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 251 Andrew & Cornelia Fisher H8.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 25h Walter C. & Margaret Burkhardt N9.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 257 John & Livia Mallas So.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 260 Charles L. & Alice Bandora 51.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 263 Nathaniel & Adele Baum 52.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 266 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 53.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 269 Frank S. & Lina S. Luoe Eh.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 273 County of Columbia 55.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 275 Franklin F. & Alice L. Root 56.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 278 Earle S. & Julia A. Hosmer 57.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 281 County of Columbia 58.) 8/13/59 Unknown 357 284 Herbert R. & Pearl G. Ralston 59.) 4/O2/59 Unknown 357 499 Boston & Albany Railroad Co. so.) 4/12/59 Unknown 361 58 Henry Bouchard 61.) 11/10/55 IRS $1.10 361 126 Katherine Duffy 62.) 7/27/59 Less than $100 409 595 Bort F. Martin 63.) 8/09/65 Less than $100 416 339 Louis Spanier ok.) 5/12/59 Unknown 424 973 Carolyn M. & Stanwood K. Bridges
A. Approximate length 16 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Becoming somewhat overgrown, reclaimed by adjoining owners or used in places as farm drives. Bed has been opened in many places to discourage through traffic.
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast and most bridges have been removed. Stations and freight houses sold separately from Right of Way.
E. Indication of Ownership Most farms have refenced to include R.O.W.
F. Nature of Terrain: Flat
G. General Land Use Dairy and crop farm land
H. Recreational Possibilities Motor Scooter and snow mobile trails
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None in close proximity.
NARRATIVE:
The portion from the state line to Pine Island and part of the Pochuch Spur have been sold off to private owners. The balance from Pine Island to Route 17M at Goshen could be utilized for recreational purposes at very little expense. With the construction of an underpass for Route l7M, this route hooks directly to the Goshen-Campbell Hall Route which in turn ties directly to the New York, Ontario and Western Main Line at Campbell Hall.
ERIE LACKAWANNA COMPANY (LEHIGH & NEW ENGLAND) ORANGE COUNTY Date Consid. Liber Page Grantee l. 3/15/62 Unknown 1613 109 R.E.F. Gurda, Inc. 2. 7/02/63 $300 1643 869 Produce Dealers, Inc.
A. Approximate length 5 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Beginning to grow brush. Bed is in operating condition except for area of derailment near Campbell Hall which was never repaired.
D. Structures Some signals and signal wires have been removed. All else remains in tact.
E. Indication of Ownership No indication of private ownership found.
F. Nature of Terrain Flat, swampy in areas.
G. General Land Use Rural development, and farm lands.
H. Recreational Possibilities Some trail sports, such as motor scooter and Snowmobile runs.
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None in close proximity.
Narrative
This route was recently abandoned due to a derailment just south of Campbell Hall. The derailment tore out several hundred feet of track which was never replaced or repaired. The tracks have been removed at some grade crossings and paved over. This route connects to the Montgomery branch at Campbell Hall. The Montgomery branch appears toe be used very little if at all.
No out sales were found in the Orange County Clerk's office which could be identified with this abandoned right of way.
A. Approximate length 8 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Completely overgrown but remaining intact in Orange County. The Rockland County end is completely obliterated.
D. Structures Believe all track, ties and poles removed. Unable to locate in some areas.
E. Indication of Ownership None found.
F. Nature of Terrain Mostly very rough and mountainous.
G. General Land Use Mostly within the Sterling Forest Development area.
H. Recreational Possibilities None recommended.
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None in close proximity.
Narrative:
STERLING MOUNTAIN RAILROAD ORANGE AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES
Suggest the Sterling Forest Development Corporation under the parent corporation called City Investment Corporation be contacted if any plans are made to utilize any of this abandoned railroad. A diligent search of the Grantor Indexes against the Sterling Mountain Railroad has been made in Orange and Rockland Counties. No out sales were found. The Orange County records have many sales from the Sterling Iron and Railway Company, Inc. which carry reservations for the Sterling Mountain Railroad Right of. Way. The County of Orange acquired an easement from the Sterling Mountain Railroad dated July 5, 1961, Recorded July 20, 1962, Liber 1620 at Page 1161 which contained a reservation to the railroad indicating the county would regrade its highway if the railroad were to begin operation.
A. Approximate length 10 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Generally in good condition. Sound bed with little brush passable by car for the most part.
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast and poles have been removed. Some bridges removed.
E. Indication of Private Ownership None found
F. Nature of Terrain Mostly flat and valley floor
G. General Land Use Farm and rural
H. Recreational Possibilities Not recommended
I. Existing Transportation Facilities Generally parallels Columbia County Highway No. 2
Narrative
This entire rights of way has been purchased by the County of Columbia with the exception of the Freight House and grounds at Old Lane in the Town of Claverack. The County plans partial use for highway improvement and some riding trails.
B & A SALES - ALL ABANDONED Date Consid. Liber Page Grantee 1.) 3/14/61 $15,000 373 241 County of Columbia 2.) 3/13/61 S 1,000 373 256 Armour C. Miller
A. Approximate length 40 miles
B. Approximate width 66'
C. General Conditions Mostly overgrown, obliterated, or reclaimed by adjoining owners.
D. Structures All track, ties, ballast, poles, bridges and overpasses removed. Stations and freight houses sold off or removed.
E. Indication of Ownership Nearly all of this ROW has been sold off (see attached out sales).
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat from Poughkeepsie, becoming rough to mountainous in Columbia County.
G. General Land Use Developing rural and farm lands.
H. Recreational Possibilities All types of trail sports.
I. Existing Transportation Facilities None in close proximity.
Narrative
Nearly all this right of way has been sold off to private owners and has been reclaimed to farm land or is being used as farm driveways. All remaining real property rights, title and interest whatsoever has been transferred to the Penn Central Company by Court Order dated 12/31/68 and recorded in the Dutchess County Clerk's office at Liber 1263, Page 362. There are no out sales recorded from the Penn Central System involving any remaining right of way of the former Poughkeepsie and Eastern.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN &.HARTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE & EASTERN DUTCHESS COUNTY DATE CONSIDERATION LIBER | PAGE GRANTEE 1. 11/9/38 $150 571 21o New York Power 1 Light 2. 1½2/38 $125 571 zgu Harry J. & Gladys Lovelace 3. 2/3/39 $8oo 571 #89 Harold s. wright
A. Approximate length 10 miles.
B. Approximate width 66' varies.
C. General Condition The section from Mahopac Falls to Carmel is becoming over grown, but passable by car except for missing bridges and Some washouts. Bed is generally solid. Abandoned in 1969. The section from Carmel to Brewster was abandoned in 1972 and has one track remaining. D, Structures Mahopac Falls to Carmel - All track ties, ballast and poles removed. All large bridges and overpasses removed. Carmel- Brewster - All poles and signals removed. On set of tracks all bridges and overpasses remain intact.
E. Indication of Ownership Some encroachment by adjoining owners.
F. Nature of Terrain From Mahopac Falls to Carmel terrain is rough to mountainous. From Carmel to Brewster terrain is generally flat and open.
G. General Land Use From Mahopac to Carmel mostly undeveloped or rural N.Y.C. water shed area. From Carmel to Brewster mostly farms, with rapid residential and commercial development.
H. Recreational Possibilities Some trail sports, or nature walks. I, Transportation Facilities Could be used for the reconstruction of portions of Route 6.
NARRATIVE
Our Planning Group has submitted a request for the purchase of this right of way.
INVENTORY OF ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY
A. Approximate length 7 miles
B. Approximate width
C. General Conditions Generally clear and in good condition although shows sign of lack of maintenance.
D. Structures Signals only removed. Tracks have been removed at some crossings. All others remain.
E. Indication of Ownership Station areas only sold off.
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat or gently rolling.
G. General Land Use Industrial in Spring Valley becoming residential proceeding north in veering stages from heavy to sparse development.
H. Recreational Possibilities All trail sports.
I. Transportation Facilities Excellent alternate for Route 45 relocation or Palisades Interstate Parkway to Garden State Parkway Connection.
NARRATIVE
This railroad is not officially abandoned, however, the line has been discontinued and the signals removed from Union Road in the Village of Spring Valley to its termini in Thiells. The right of way has excellent potential as an alternate for the relocation of Route 450
INVENTORY OF ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY
A. Approximate length 5.1 miles
B. Approximate width 66' varies
C. General Condition Generally clear and in good condition. Some light brush, beginning to show signs of lack of use and maintenance.
D. Structures Signals only removed. Tracks have been removed at some crossing. All others remain.
E. Indication of Ownership Stations and station areas sold off as separate entity.
F. Nature of Terrain Generally flat or gently rolling.
G. General Land Use Generally Industrial, light to heavy with some residential and rural.
H. Recreational Possibilities Limited trail sports.
I. Transportation Facilities None in close proximity.
NARRATIVE
This portion has not been officially abandoned, but it is no longer in operation. A 1.3 mile spur leads to the Rockland State Hospital, and is state owned. The State has let a contract for the removal of tracks and ties from the spur.