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Web Master: Eric Bickleman Updated: July 2, 2010 Send email to: friendsofstrt@hotmail.com   THE FRIENDS OF THE STEWARTSTOWN RAILROAD NEED YOUR HELP!!!   THE FRIENDS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE HISTORIC STEWARTSTOWN RAILROAD In southern York County, Pennsylvania, just a stone’s throw from the Mason–Dixon Line, is a gem of authentic American history: the tiny Stewartstown Railroad. Its 7.4 miles of track meander westward between its namesake town of Stewartstown to New Freedom, Pennsylvania where its rails connect to the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s Northern Central line. Along the way the line passes two train stations, an enginehouse, and crosses several bridges, some of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Recent times have not been kind to the railroad, and, in fact, the railroad is in real danger of disappearing if funds to rehabilitate and restore the line are not forthcoming. The Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad, Inc., a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS regulation 501(c)(3) founded in 2006, is conducting a capital campaign to raise funds needed to preserve the Stewartstown Railroad. Among the goals of the Friends Capital Campaign are:  to acquire the lien currently held by the Estate of George M. Hart, a former company official who periodically loaned money to the railroad when its funds were low, to acquire other outstanding debts of the railroad, . to acquire the passenger cars in the railroad’s Stewartstown yard which are currently owned by the Estate of George M. Hart, and to help finance essential track maintenance needed to re-establish passenger excursions (and freight service should the connecting Northern Central rail line be reactivated). Of the goals, the most pressing at this time is the acquisition of the Hart Estate lien. At a meeting held February 3, 2010 attended by railroad officials, representatives of the George Hart Estate, and the Bucks County Historical Society (a.k.a., The Mercer Museum) (the apparent residuary heir to the Hart Estate), both the holder and beneficiary of the lien indicated their desire for expedited payment of the lien. Having the Friends acquire the railroad’s outstanding debts will give the railroad the necessary "breathing room" to concentrate on rebuilding its infrastructure to restart operations as the Friends will be able to provide the railroad a longer repayment schedule. Donations to the fund, in any amount, are welcomed and needed! The first contribution to the fund was received from two local youngsters, brothers Samuel and Daniel S., who together donated $7 to the fund. DONATIONS MAY BE MADE THROUGH PAYPAL BY CLICKING ON THE DONATE BUTTON. WE MAKE IT EASY.  PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD, OR USE YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT.     OR Donations may be made payable to the Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad, Inc., and mailed to: Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad, Inc. P.O. Box 456 Stewartstown, Pennsylvania 17363-0456 Again, donations in any amount are welcomed and appreciated—and needed!!! Thank you in advance for your consideration of our plea. Let’s work together to save the 125-years-old Stewartstown Railroad from being torn-up and sent to the scrap yard. A Pennsylvania non-stock, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Mailing Address:   Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad, Inc. P.O. Box 456 Stewartstown, Pennsylvania 17363-0456 Telephone: 717-654-7530   The Stewartstown Railroad is located in southern York County along Route 851 in the town of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. This website is sponsored by the Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad.  We are now recognized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.