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Permalink Reply by Trapper on April 29, 2015 at 1:18pm

I wonder if Markwest is involved? They supposedly bought the Ytown Southern RR row some time ago and I believe this spur into Darlington is part of this. Interesting indeed!

Permalink Reply by craig on April 29, 2015 at 3:23pm

I was thinking about Markwest as a possible owner, but just spent 45 mins scouring the county website and find that the Darlington Brick Co property at the old plant has been sold twice in the last 6 years with the final owner being Salvage Darlington. There is a right of way agreement from 2013 with MarkWest Midstream + Resources on this property. Of course there could be a new puchase/lease that isn't recorded yet or even closed for this property. Who knows?

I also found that the railroad has a permanent easement for a switch, a siding and enough room to offload cargo on the property.

I know enough folks in this area that I suspect I can find out what the real story is.... will work on it.

Permalink Reply by Trapper on April 29, 2015 at 3:28pm

Thanks Craig. Please keep us posted. I suspect this has the potential to be big for the area!

Permalink Reply by Trapper on May 1, 2015 at 2:00pm

http://boardmannews.net/article.php?article=0000000320

Older news but noteworthy none the less.

Permalink Reply by Trapper on May 4, 2015 at 8:00am

Craig,
I drove by the brickyard Sunday and it doesn't look like anything has been demolished yet. There is still a Realtor sign up also.

Permalink Reply by craig on May 4, 2015 at 11:11am

Well, I haven't drove past it, but I did talk to the company that did the demolishing. I believe they are done and not sure what all they took down. He said they left a large cement slab there for future use. I'll have to ask him more info next time I see him.

Permalink Reply by Trapper on May 4, 2015 at 11:43am

Maybe he was referring to an old brick building closer to the Darlington Hotel.From what I see , the most recent Brick Yard buildings are still standing but vacant. The office building near "Old Stone Pile" historical building is still up too.