Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association

Just a reminder: Do More 24 Delaware, our statewide day of giving, is starting this Thursday, March 5th at 6 PM and running through Friday, March 6th at 6 PM. … Read more

On May 8th, 2024, former Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine #60, built in 1913, was moved from a long-term storage location in Yorklyn, DE, to the Wilmington and Western Railroad shops … Read more

Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1916, the Swing Bridge that spanned the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal faithfully served the Lewes and Sussex County communities for over 100 years. For … Read more

LEWES SWING BRIDGE REMOVAL SET FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is excited to announce that the historic Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge will be … Read more

After months of planning and meetings, members of the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association are moving forward with plans aimed at preserving Lewes’ railroad history, which dates back to … Read more

These 3 pictures were generously donated by local resident Arlene Lawson. They show the last train to Lewes as it passed Ritter Lane in Lewes on December 15, 2017. The … Read more

The historic railroad swing bridge is set to be removed from the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal by the end of the year. The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association has arranged for … Read more

Railroads have played an important role in making the modern history of Delaware. They were the brainchild of John M. Clayton of Dagsboro, who started planning the first railroad in … Read more