Saturday, September 27, 2025

Mount (Mt.) Jewett, NY: J&B Junction: B&O vs. Erie

(Satellite)


J&B Junction, just north of Mt Jewett station looking north in the 1920’s. This was the connection between the Erie RR Bradford Branch and BR&P mainline, which diverts on the right. The Erie branch would cross Kinzua Viaduct to get to Bradford, while the BR&P line bypassed the Kinzua Creek valley and took a less steep descent to Bradford. In a southward direction, the line was owned by the Erie, but leased, double tracked and improved by the BR&P for heavier traffic.

Bradford and Mt. Jewett are just below the New York border. Note the Erie route next to the B&O route.
Rumsey via Dennis DeBruler

The B&O route is now owned by the BPRR.
gwrr_bprr via Dennis DeBruler

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