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The Last Traces of the Eastern Shore Rail History Being Removed

January 1, 2023 by 10 Comments

At sites all up and down the Eastern Shore, the last bits of the Shore’s Rail history is being dug up, wrapped, and sent off on tractor-trailers. The rail ties in the best condition are being tied together with steel ribbon. Workers have told the Mirror that the best ones are all pretty much sold, but not sure where they will be going. According to one worker, they, along with the steel rails, will be dispersed to different locations.

In an odd way, there may be some symmetry here. This sturdy, tar-infused wood helped to connect the Shore and its products to the rest of the world. With their work done here, they will now venture forth, possibly becoming landscape borders, fencing, steps, retaining walls, and even benches.

Live long our friend, there are many here that will miss you.

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Comments

  1. Frank Dorsch says

    January 1, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    What are they going to do at all the RR crossings???

    Reply
    • Uncle Sam says

      January 4, 2023 at 2:07 am

      Sell them…what else?

      Reply
  2. Metty says

    January 1, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    It’s sad that when it’s gone The Shore’d history will go with it, and it went awaywithout any ceremonies

    Reply
    • Sue Weaver says

      January 8, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      I am saddened every time I drive Stone Road and 13N. History is disappearing so quickly.

      Reply
  3. Louise Johnson says

    January 1, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    Sad sight that the Shore has gone backwards., dying more all the time

    Reply
    • BRAND says

      January 2, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      AMEN

      Reply
  4. Daniel Burke says

    January 1, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    Symmetry of the life of a Railroad tie. Beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Stuart Bell says

    January 1, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    Things to keep away from liberals:

    1. Liquor
    2. Firearms
    3. Women
    4. Positions of Power
    5. Voters
    6. Podiums with Microphones
    7. Smartphones
    8. Voting Booths
    9. Email
    10. Hammers
    11. Children, and our Children’s Children
    12. Slush funds
    13. Foundations
    14. Uranium
    15. Russians
    16. Tarmacs
    17. Cigars
    18. Tax revenue
    19. Education
    20. Local City Council Seats
    21. Eastern Shore History
    22. Schools and Colleges
    23. Bleach-bit
    24. Oval Office
    25. Fake News camera’s….
    26. Illegal Aliens
    27. The United States Constitution

    Reply
  6. Not a Pharisee says

    January 2, 2023 at 1:42 am

    Countless hours of unproductive labor spent tearing up train tracks and digging wetlands in farm fields. “Luke, your dirt is is Boss Kean’s ditch.”

    Reply
    • Stuart Bell says

      January 5, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      Liberal Democrats are not real bright.

      Reply

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