Disabled access Yes Opened 1865 Tracks 1 (NYSW) | Electrified Not electrified Station code 1131 (Erie Railroad) Platforms in use 1 | |
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Location 211 Greenwood Avenue
Midland Park, New Jersey 07432 Owned by New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Line(s) New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Closed June 30, 1966; 50 years ago (June 30, 1966) Owner New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway | ||
Wortendyke is a former railroad station in Midland Park, New Jersey along the New York, Susquehanna and Western (NYSW) main line which serves rail freight. Passengers service was discontinued in 1966. The station house and adjacent rail cars are used for local businesses.
Cornelius Wortendyke, a member of the prominent Wortendyke family in the region, developed the right of way as the New Jersey Western Railroad. Manufacturers clustered along Goffle Brook promoted construction the station to remain competitive which in turn led to further development of mills in the vicinity. The former NYS&W yards and shops were located at Wortendyke until the facilities burned down and new ones were built at North Hawthorne.
The Wortendyke station house has become a pottery studio and gallery. A adjacent Pullman car is used as restaurant and catering hall and caboose is as a hot dog stand. The station is a stop on the annual Toys for Tots charity drive.