Fritz-
I will check the SN web site for more information but figured since we're chatting about it, where does the SN plan to build to as its eventual eastern (northern?) terminus, Eureka, or only to Howardsville?
There are still ties in place for a small section of the track leg that went to the ruins of the Sunnyside mill which I think may have been a leg of the wye? I noticed them when we stopped there on a trip a few years ago. Hard to see as they are pretty buried but still pretty neat.
I too am glad that there is much enthusiasm for the SN. From what I understand, the Harpers aren't exactly thrilled about having another RR in Silverton. Is there truth to that or is that a rumor also?