Historical Marker
Sand Bypass System
Historical marker location:
Dewey Beach, Delaware
( Marker can be reached from Inlet Road, 0.6 miles south of Coastal Highway (Delaware Route 1), on the left when traveling south.)
Creating Balance.
The Wilmington and Western Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge railroad that operated in the District of Delaware, was used to transport goods and passengers between Wilmington and the nearby towns of Hockessin and Yorklyn. Today, the railroad is primarily used for tourist excursions and special events.