On June 5, 2013, Ulster County hired Andrea C. Ferster, Esq, who was also general counsel to the Rails to Trails Conservancy, to file an application to the Surface Transportation Board to "rail bank" the railroad for future trail use. To the east, the railroad rebuilt tracks up to the limit of Bridge C30 (Boiceville Trestle). This was done assuming that the county would not initiate a FEMA-funded project for this repair. These tracks are currently leased to the Empire State Railway Museum. On December 6, 2008, the railroad inaugurated seasonal tourist runs between Downs Street (MP 3.2) and Washington Avenue (MP 4.37). A second coach was put into service on October 2, 2010, just in time for the Fall Foliage trains. The railroad restored tracks in Kingston, with service opening to Washington Avenue in December 2008. In late 2004, service was extended to MP 22.7. William Haysom was its first President. This gives the CMRR a potential long-term home in Kingston and could allow the railroad to expand west as far as MP 10. [4], On May 15, 2015, the Ulster County Legislature passed a resolution to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to begin spending planning dollars on a future conversion of the 11.5 mile railroad easement owned by the county in the Ashokan Reservoir to trail use. 26), and another 50-foot (ex-Army No. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division Shelf locator: Map Div. Built by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, N.Y., for the Long Island Rail Road in … The operable section was extended to MP 6.67 in 2018 and to MP 8.3 in Stony Hollow in 2019. 1895 Map of New York, N.Y. Map of The Catskill Mountains West Shore Railroad Company|Historic Antique Vintage Reprint|Ready to Frame $34.99 $ 34 . ©2018 Empire State Railway Museum, Inc. The critical Washington Avenue crossing was reopened for limited use in 2008, and the track was opened to Bridge C-9 (MP 5) on November 15, 2009 for the 2009 Kingston Holiday Train. Operations focused on Phoenicia to Mt. On August 4, 2016, CMRR was granted a permit to resume operations on this segment of the U&D Corridor through October 31, 2016. The CMRR currently operates on a 5-mile track with a single 150 foot siding In Kingston, making operations and switching extremely difficult. In the non-operating segment east of Cold Brook station, the most significant damage was the loss of three of the four spans of Boiceville Trestle (Bridge C30) to rising flood waters. The Catskills, NY. Some of the equipment was refurbished and used immediately, while the rest sat in storage until needed. Copyright © 2020 Realizing that the future lies in conventional railroad equipment hauled by locomotives, two flatcars were rebuilt as open air bench cars to accommodate passengers. After several weeks of volunteer effort, the line was reopened in summer 2005. Then tragedy struck CMRR. The CMRR continues to store rail equipment on its land opposite the Phoenicia Station. The CMRR resumed operations on September 10, 2011, on a shortened length of track near Mount Tremper. This also held true when trains still plied the route between Kingston and Oneonta, and the railroad … Railroad operations ended at busy Route 28 in Mt. From 2007 to 2009, close to two miles of track had been rebuilt in Kingston, from Cornell Street to the foot of Bridge C9. The track from MP 10 to MP 11 was removed in 2018 for the Ashokan Rail Trail. In 2010, 2361 was repainted and evaluated for reactivation; it was given a new number, 400. Another MU trailer, No. The CMRR hopes eventually to restore rail service on this segment alongside the current rail bicycle operator. 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Ulster County has no current plans for trail conversion of this section, but it is designated as trail-only in the county's long-term plans. Address Westbrook Lane Station in the Kingston Plaza 55 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401 Click for directions. The operating equipment there consisted of a self-powered crane, flat car, and an ex-Susquehanna caboose (privately owned). 2361, Ex-Soo Line Railroad (SOO) 2361). In May, 2017 Rail Explorers announced it would not be operating on the western section of the line in 2017, however it opened for operations in 2018. CMRR also had a yard in Kingston, referred to as "Cornell Street Yard." [2], On October 4, 2012, Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein announced in his 2013 budget a plan to remove 32 miles of rails in Ulster County to be replaced by a trail, leaving the Phoenicia-Cold Brook segment, and ending Kingston operations. [citation needed]. Order Online Tickets ... You can customize the map … In August 2016, the CMRR signed a new permit with Ulster County for a five-mile segment from MP 3.6 at Chandler Drive in Kingston to MP 8.3 in Stony Hollow. At the end of its 25-year lease with Ulster County on May 31, 2016, the CMRR ran from Phoenicia at MP 27.5 to the washout at MP 23.3, as the FEMA funds were never released for the trestle and washout repairs. 1727) and is renovating the car for first class service. These bevel pinions drive a larger bevel ring gear in a gear case. Four locations have been proposed by the CMRR: 1) West End of Kingston Plaza; 2) Center of Kingston Plaza; 3) Best Western (near Washington Avenue); and 4) Midtown (at the former Kingston Train Station {near the CSX connection). In late 2014 track was expanded to MP 6.13, and in late 2015 to MP 6.45, over 1/2 mile west of Hurley Mountain Road. A significant washout occurred at Campground Curve, similar to the one in 1987. The CMRR operated a tourist excursion train from Phoenicia Railroad Station, Phoenicia, MP 27.5 to Cold Brook Railroad Station, MP 22.1 until October 31, 2016. The Catskill Mountain Railroad is a for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the railroad corridor for all-season recreational use. The Eastern Gateway of the Byway is approximately 12 miles West of Exit 19 on the NYS … Since November 2006, the CMRR has re-opened track in Kingston. On August 28, 2011, CMRR was devastated by flooding as a result of Hurricane Irene. 55 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401 Under its prior lease, the CMRR's third base of operations was at MP 16.4 at Shokan, New York, at the site of the former Ashokan Railroad Station. The crossing had been out of service for many years, and the railroad needed to replace it if it was to continue east toward Kingston. In 1979, Ulster County purchased the portion of the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad from MP 2.9 to MP 41.4, a total of 38.6 miles, with the goal of resuming freight service and initiating a tourist train. The Empire State Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Catskill Mountain Railroad History. The CMRR's former long-term goal was to run tourist trains on the entire 25-mile run from Kingston to Phoenicia. [citation needed], During the winter of 2006, the railroad reorganized its efforts as new volunteers came forward. Initially, service was provided by track cars hauling trailers between Phoenicia and Mount Tremper. In early 2004 the caboose was taken out of service and replaced with a restored coach of Lackawanna heritage. The Catskill Mountain Railroad offers these attractions as suggestions only, and is in no way affiliated with the businesses and services listed below. By 2010, the physical limit of track restoration was reached on the "western" end of the operable railroad. Other US - 5.7%; Only one short siding was included in this permit area. The bridge was certified on December 7, 2012, and the first passenger train ran across the bridge on December 8. The bevel pinion jammed against the ring gear and bent it. A group from the nearby Ulster & Delaware Railroad Historical Society were among the first to offer assistance. It has a double-reduction gearing system in the trucks. The Catskill Mountain Railway (CMRy) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad, 15.73 miles (25.31 km) long, running from Catskill to Palenville in Greene County, New York.Organized as the Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR) in 1880, it bas built in 1881 and 1882. Although the CMRR is only currently allowed to operate to MP 8.33 in Stony Hollow, the railroad may eventually be allowed to operate to Basin Road at MP 10.01 at the border of the NYCDEP easement. CMRR owns two American Locomotive Company (ALCO) RS-1 locomotives, No. 278 (ex-Lowville & Beaver River No. Signage will be posted encouraging social distancing, use of face masks, and good hand hygiene. Other NYS - 1.2%; - See 95 traveler reviews, 33 candid photos, and great deals for Shokan, NY, at Tripadvisor. [1] In November 2012, the County informed the CMRR that several repair projects had been approved by FEMA. 2361 (former Alter Scrap No. The new crossing was put into service in October 2004, offering the railroad its first significant expansion. In 1982, Ulster County leased its entire 38.6 mile portion of the line to the CMRR. On August 5, 2012, after repairs were made at MP 25.5, the passenger train began running west to the next damaged section at MP 25.8, one half mile west of Mt. Phoenicia equipment consists of two Ex-Navy 50 foot flatcars, No. Phoenicia equipment also includes a privately owned N5G steel caboose, CMRR 673 (former Lehigh Valley 95041). Trains are powered by Alco RS-1 401 (ex-GMRC 401), and consist of converted flatcar 278 (ex-LBR 26) and refurbished caboose 675 (ex-PRR 477672) and several Ex-LIRR P72 coaches. 703 upon completion. The budget was adopted by the Ulster County Legislature on December 4, 2012. Catskill Mountain Railroad Corridor Why Trail is the Right Choice Ulster County Planning Department 244 Fair Street, Kingston NY 12401 Position In October 2012, Ulster County Executive Michael Hein formally proposed the creation of the Catskill Mountain … The permits were issued on August 4, 2016, and service resumed on August 6, 2016. In 2013, Ulster County attempted to terminate the CMRR's lease three years before its expiration. The railroad purchased a variety of second-hand locomotives, coaches and freight cars which were shipped by rail to Kingston. In late 2009, the railroad opened more track west of Washington Avenue and offered additional seasonal service throughout that year. To date no location has been worked out with the County and the City of Kingston. In 2011, construction of a new switch and siding began at MP 24.75, to park maintenance equipment and give the work train a place to alight. The Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR), is a heritage railroad based in Kingston, New York, that began operations in 1982. On May 6, 2010, Phoenicia operations acquired a new locomotive, former LIRR/SIRY Alco S1 407, which was placed in service on May 7, 2010. 27)) are used for work train service. 271 and 272, that have been converted to open-air passenger service with the addition of side walls and benches, which were moved to Kingston in August 2020. Catskill Mountain Railroad, Experience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. The litigation cost the CMRR $700,000, but allowed the railroad to operate to the end of its lease with Ulster County on May 31, 2016. 701 in 2004, and No. 35112), which are each fitted with a canopy roof, five former Long Island Rail Road commuter coaches, CMRR 2940, 2949, 2962, 2918 and 2911, and an N5B Caboose, CMRR No. Long Island and NYC - 20.8%; Tremper and Phoenicia, but now remains in storage. The CMRR's lease, however, remains in effect until May 31, 2016. Tremper, New York. Only 401 is operational at this time. The Catskill Mountain Rail Trail will be a 38-mile section of the tax-payer owned Ulster & Delaware Railroad corridor. The Stone Consulting report found there were no physical restrictions to rail alongside trail from MP 10 to 11, with the only restriction to rail use being imposed by the agreement between Ulster County and NYCDEP. For the 2012 season, the train ran initially from Mt. 1, "The Duck", another worktrain locomotive, is an Ex-Army 38 ton Davenport Locomotive Works locomotive. The original Phoenicia section house is used by the railroad to store tools and supplies for the track crew. No. The CMRR has never had plans to reopen this section of the line to service. Through 2007 and 2008, work also continued on opening the .6 mile Cold Brook Extension. A 1922-vintage wooden caboose often (ex-D&H 35952) brought up the rear, and offered additional capacity. 401, Ex Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad (GM&O) No. The Otis Elevating Railway . [3] There is no reference to scrapping the railroad in the proposed 2014 Ulster County Budget. The Catskill Mountain Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Kingston, New York, that began operations in 1982. On April 1, 2005, a devastating flood nearly wiped out the railroad, and caused much damage to the tracks and equipment in Phoenicia. We depend on ticket sales and volunteer efforts to operate and make continuous improvements. Additionally in Kingston the CMRR owns a self-powered ex-Navy crane, CMRR 991, a 40-foot tender flat CMRR 291 (ex-Army 35305), and uses a privately owned caboose CMRR 674 (ex Susquehanna 117), all used for work train service. Nevertheless, the CMRR continued renovating track operating on the full length of its permit area opening all its permitted track in 2019. The tracks are owned by Ulster County, New York which bought them in 1979 from estate of the Penn Central Railroad. We are closed for the season – we plan to reopen for Easter. There are also two former Erie Lackawanna Railway (EL) Multiple unit (MU) trailers that have been completely renovated: No. Three days after the 2013 budget was approved, the CMRR opened Bridge C9 in Kingston for passenger train service, and began bringing passengers across the bridge for the first time in over 50 years. 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