Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail work together in Tahawus line purchase By Tim Rowland The Revolution Rail Co. and Open Space Institute have entered into an agreement that in the long haul could create a recreational trail on the old … [Read more...] about New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line
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Rail bike company to buy Tahawus line
Alternate bidder to move ahead after auction winner misses down payment By Tim Rowland Revolution Rail, a North Creek rail-biking company, will purchase the defunct Saratoga and North Creek Railway for $2.7 million under an agreement filed with … [Read more...] about Rail bike company to buy Tahawus line
Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag
Winning bidder overdue on paying initial deposit By Tim Rowland An apparent snag in financing has once again clouded the fate of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway, a bankruptcy court trustee said. Carol McLean-Wright and her husband … [Read more...] about Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag
Bidders ‘dare greatly’
Investors in Adirondack rail line are willing to bet big By Tim Rowland The winning bidder of a 30-mile rail spur through the wilderness plans to spend $19 million on a multi-pronged venture to harvest minerals from old mine tailing piles, … [Read more...] about Bidders ‘dare greatly’
Entrepreneurs to buy Tahawus rail line for $3.3M
Couple plans to reopen railway and mine titanium By Tim RowlandThe Saratoga and North Creek Railway, a World War II-era spur running to the old mining community of Tahawus in the Town of Newcomb, will remain an operational railroad, after its … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs to buy Tahawus rail line for $3.3M
Tahawus rail line up for auction
Bids so far include Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail By Tim Rowland Thirty miles of railroad track in the heart of the Adirondacks will go on auction block next month, an event that could determine whether the corridor remains viable for … [Read more...] about Tahawus rail line up for auction