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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

Despite the rainy forecast, the LJR&BA will still be celebrating National Train Day on Saturday, May 13. Some events will take place in the Rollins Community Center. Come out and … Read more

The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association (LJRBA) invites you to join us in celebrating the railroading history of Lewes on National Train Day, Saturday, May 13th. The day’s events … 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

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