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 #217077  by Schuylkill Valley
 
The Bel Del line is looking into doing track work beyond Carpenters. But the problem is money... We would like to run the line all the way into Milford. One way is 15 miles!! The line beyond Carpenters is amazing!! The Program is called "The Buy- A -Tie Program"... The Buy A Tie project is for the direct purpose of buying railroad ties to help extend and maintain a section of the former Pennsy Railroad here in New Jersey. ( Now Operating as the Bel Del River Railway) This section has been the home for the societies steam locomotive 2-8-2 #142, plus many other pieces of equip. that the society has been operating there since 2003. In order to extend the distance of our train ride through the country setting of New Jersey, we need to install approximatly 1000 new railroad ties per mile to rebuild this great section of railroad that streches from Phillipsburg, roughly 15 miles to the town of Milford at a cost of 35.00 per tie.

The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society is a not for profit antity, organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We all would thank you for your generous Tax- Deductable Contribution!!! Please consult your tax advisor for further information regarding the deductibility of this contribution.

On Behalf of the NYS&W, Technical & Historical Society. We would like to thank you for your support. Through the continued efforts of people like you, we have been able to advance our commitment to preserving the railroad equipment and archives of the NYS&W Railroad, as well as educate the general public about railroad safety and heritage here in beautiful Northern New Jersey and New York. This tie project will be "Laying Down Ties" for future generations to experience and enjoy.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support. Please contact us at the address above or on the wb at www.nyswths.org for further information.

Anyone or company making a donation of $250.00 or greater will have a brass plate with their name and town engraved on it, then secured on one of the new railroad ties being installed.

Please make Check Payable to NYS&W Technical & Historical Society. (Memo, Buy-A-Tie) Please Mail donations before March 10th to...
Chaudruc/Buy- A -Tie
181 South St, Apt A-5 Morristown NJ 07960.

Any questions Please E Mail [email protected]

or [email protected]

If we dont get the money before this date the railroad will sell the rest of the Bel-Del Right of Way and make a Rails to Trails out of it! Please help us preserve this wonderful piece of history before its too late!