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Map adapted from: The Lackawanna Railroad in Northwest New Jersey - Lowenthal/Greenberg
Franklin Branch Abandoned

In 1934 the Lackawanna abandoned the line to Franklin. This was caused by the Great Depression and better railroad competition as well as the new and growing mode of convenient travel -- the motor car.