RE: (erielack) Union Dry Dock Today

["Schuyler Larrabee" <schuyler.larrabee_@_verizon.net>]

For a contrast to these photos see page 102 in the latest issue of Classic Trains.

SGL 

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> [mailto:erielack-owner_@_lists.elhts.org] On Behalf Of rdukarm
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:41 PM
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> Subject: (erielack) Union Dry Dock Today
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> List,
> 
> I got a call last week from the present-day Union Dry Dock Co.
> that they had two rail cars for donation and we were the group
> (WNYRHS) to contact.
> 
> The boat LANDSDOWN is at their dock with two ex-Milwaukee 
> Road round-end observation cars which have to be removed so 
> the boat can be remade into a restuarant and towed to 
> Toronto, Canada. 
> 
> I informed the president of the company that I just authored 
> a history of the drydock when the Erie owned it, 1870-1910.
> He knew the drydock had a storied history but never that it 
> was owned by the Erie. He gave us full run of the yard. We 
> checked the condition of the cars and have yet to make a decision.
> 
> The yard still has track in it and could be reconnented to 
> the Buffalo Creek track if nescessary. The dry docks are 
> filled in but could be dug out. Work is now done at the river's edge.
> This was my first time on the property as it was always well 
> fenced and guarded. The building dates from the Erie's days.
> 
> Ronald R. Dukarm  ELHS #532  ELHTS #66
> rdukarm_@_adelphia.net
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