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The historic Lewes railroad swing bridge in action.

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 by David Ludlow
Railroad workers from the Delaware Coastline Railroad use a hand crank to position the 1916 swing bridge for passage of their train.
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Press Release – 11/23/2021

November 24, 2021 by Gerry Kaplan

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

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Railroad swing bridge project to start in November

October 27, 2021 by Gerry Kaplan

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

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Last Train to Lewes

August 25, 2021 by Gerry Kaplan

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

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Lewes railroad swing bridge set to be removed in 2021

February 8, 2021 by Gerry Kaplan

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

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Railroads and Fort Miles

February 6, 2021 by David Ludlow

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

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Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge, an Engineering Marvel

February 5, 2021December 9, 2020 by Rich Applebaum

The Lewes railroad swing bridge, designated Railroad Bridge 38.71, carried the Delaware Coast Line Railroad over the Rehoboth Lewes Canal. The bridge was constructed in 1916 as part of the … Read more

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47ABC Coverage of LJRBA

November 5, 2020 by Gerry Kaplan

See the full news clip here: https://www.wmdt.com/2019/05/lewes-association-preserving-railroad-history-in-the-area/

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Historic Lewes railroad swing bridge finds a home

July 11, 2020April 27, 2020 by Gerry Kaplan

Will be displayed along bike trail at end of American Legion Road by Nick Roth, reprinted with author’s permission After an extensive search, the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association … Read more

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Sussex County, DE railroad images

April 27, 2020April 18, 2020 by David Ludlow
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