Thank you so much, that was fantastic. What gorgeous views and the icing on the cake was 2 trains 🚂 which was awesome. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care
That bridge was built 132 years ago! It's 6,768 feet long and 212 feet above the water. The last train ran over it in 1974. Trains stop running due to a fire on the bridge. It's speculated that the railroad (Penn Central) deliberately set the fire. It's a must see.
@@stevesgarage7270 I'm just a life long train buff. I live on PA now but I grew up in NY. Always fascinated by this bridge. It's a marvel of engineering.
My neck of the woods I've walked it and rode my bike on it .Started on Poughkeepsie side.and back.You should visit the Catskills also.Beautiful sights and small towns there to explore especially Woodstock.
The Dutchess County rail Trail goes quite a distance to the east of this bridge as does the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the west side. I have ridden the east side by bike, it's worth the trip to the area. That whole area is full of history including the FDR residence and the Vanderbilt Mansion, just to name two.
As always, another nice idea on a new place to go. Since you're widening your area of travels lately, how about Watchung Reserve in NJ? Seems to be a ton of trails and history in that one.
Many of my relatives live in the Poughkeepsie area and on one trip, my son (then 8), wanted to do this. I'm petrified of heights, so I walked right down the middle and didn't look down. We made it to the flag pole in the middle and I managed to walk towards the edge. All was going fine until a barge came and I felt the bridge moving because I was on a piling. But, the views were worth my panic attack and I loved seeing a freight train winding along in the valley. FYI, I remember the fire on the bridge - I was in the area with my parents. Scary as all hell to see a fire burning on a bridge! BTW, you said Poughkeepsie perfectly
Hi Cliff.... On this trip I'm not sure if you realize exactly how close you were to the home, Presidential Library and grave site of Franklin Roosevelt. Just on the north edge of Poughkeepsie is Hyde Park and the Roosevelt estate. I do hope that you had an opportunity to visit there because it's truly fascinating. Although one does need nearly an entire day to absorb everything that the Roosevelt estate has to offer.
It is an old double track railroad bridge built in the 1880s, completed in 1889. It is 1.3 miles long, and 212 feet tall, and 35 feet wide. The railroad deck burned off in a massive fire in 1974 then it was rehabbed and turned into a pedestrian bridge that is part of the empire state rail trail a paved rail trail that runs from NYC to Albany that then branches of into two other trails one that goes up past the adirondack mountains to the canadian border and the other which goes west to buffalo/ niagara falls. I live in this area and go here often. if you ever get a chance to go, you should go in fall, less crowded and then you get to see the leaves.
You're aways from home - I know that bridge well. You might want to take the Metro down to Cold Spring. You're in major George Washington territory, the Revolutionary War history in that area is as thick as it gets.
Ok, nice video......always enjoy your travels, but what's missing is an intro. Ie; the walkway was modified from the former Lehigh and New England Railroad bridge that connected with the New Haven, giving the LN&E a gareway to New England without going thru NYC. The LN&E also built the "gap" bridge across the Lehigh River adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. Just sayin....little history helps
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Thank you so much, that was fantastic. What gorgeous views and the icing on the cake was 2 trains 🚂 which was awesome. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care
That bridge was built 132 years ago! It's 6,768 feet long and 212 feet above the water. The last train ran over it in 1974. Trains stop running due to a fire on the bridge. It's speculated that the railroad (Penn Central) deliberately set the fire. It's a must see.
Do you live around there you know a lot about the bridge thanks for the info
@@stevesgarage7270 I'm just a life long train buff. I live on PA now but I grew up in NY. Always fascinated by this bridge. It's a marvel of engineering.
New York does have alot to offer as far as wandering. Glad you made it to NY Cliff!
My neck of the woods I've walked it and rode my bike on it .Started on Poughkeepsie side.and back.You should visit the Catskills also.Beautiful sights and small towns there to explore especially Woodstock.
Hi Cliff, such a beautiful location, it looks like you had great weather for filming that day too.
Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
First yeaa. Beautiful sky blue and white puffs 💙 of clouds ⛅
This video was great!. Was the perfect day for exploring. Looking forward to our next explore.
Was there several years ago, bridge is absolutely fantastic.!! Two hundred feet above the Hudson, not too far from West Point.
The Dutchess County rail Trail goes quite a distance to the east of this bridge as does the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the west side. I have ridden the east side by bike, it's worth the trip to the area. That whole area is full of history including the FDR residence and the Vanderbilt Mansion, just to name two.
Cliff, really loved and enjoyed your video! That was cool seeing those trains! And what absolutely beautiful scenery!
Cool bridge! Thanks for sharing. Stay well and be safe.
Nice walkway. And in the foreground cool bridge 🌉 😎
Amazing!! Thanks so much!🥰
Doing a lot of rail fanning lately. Beautiful view
This looks cool wish I could've been able to join you guys . That train was pretty long lol. Another cool spit for amazing views
Cool, thanks Cliff., the girls look beat.
They were tired from that hike up to Overlook mt.
Very cool love it
Passed this on the way back from NY, have to return!
As always, another nice idea on a new place to go. Since you're widening your area of travels lately, how about Watchung Reserve in NJ? Seems to be a ton of trails and history in that one.
it is beautiful! God's handiwork at it's best!!!
> also kayak under the walkway on the river what fun.
Many of my relatives live in the Poughkeepsie area and on one trip, my son (then 8), wanted to do this. I'm petrified of heights, so I walked right down the middle and didn't look down. We made it to the flag pole in the middle and I managed to walk towards the edge. All was going fine until a barge came and I felt the bridge moving because I was on a piling. But, the views were worth my panic attack and I loved seeing a freight train winding along in the valley. FYI, I remember the fire on the bridge - I was in the area with my parents. Scary as all hell to see a fire burning on a bridge! BTW, you said Poughkeepsie perfectly
Hi Cliff....
On this trip I'm not sure if you realize exactly how close you were to the home, Presidential Library and grave site of Franklin Roosevelt. Just on the north edge of Poughkeepsie is Hyde Park and the Roosevelt estate. I do hope that you had an opportunity to visit there because it's truly fascinating. Although one does need nearly an entire day to absorb everything that the Roosevelt estate has to offer.
nice CSX action for all the railfans here
I been down there 3 times it's a 4 hour drive but worth it
You were close to where I live in this video
Very nice views of the Hudson. I will check it out if i go down to the city. Was thinking about going to a Yankee game.
I'm curious what the structure behind you at 6:24 is... looks like a lift of some kind?
There's an passenger elevator on the Poughkeepsie side.
@@johnperrotto64 Thank you for the info!
I thought that might be what it was, but it seemed like a weird place to have one.
Wow they have tram to ride now. interesting
Hi Cliff, how high and long is this walkway? awesome views, thanks for sharing
It is an old double track railroad bridge built in the 1880s, completed in 1889. It is 1.3 miles long, and 212 feet tall, and 35 feet wide. The railroad deck burned off in a massive fire in 1974 then it was rehabbed and turned into a pedestrian bridge that is part of the empire state rail trail a paved rail trail that runs from NYC to Albany that then branches of into two other trails one that goes up past the adirondack mountains to the canadian border and the other which goes west to buffalo/ niagara falls. I live in this area and go here often. if you ever get a chance to go, you should go in fall, less crowded and then you get to see the leaves.
Probably heading to Bull Hill!
This is an old RR bridge?
The New Haven Railroad built this bridge, here is the park info. parks.ny.gov/parks/178/details.aspx
I can't believe how close that train track is to the water
how can a train start moving with that many wagons holy darn
You're aways from home - I know that bridge well. You might want to take the Metro down to Cold Spring. You're in major George Washington territory, the Revolutionary War history in that area is as thick as it gets.
Ok, nice video......always enjoy your travels, but what's missing is an intro. Ie; the walkway was modified from the former Lehigh and New England Railroad bridge that connected with the New Haven, giving the LN&E a gareway to New England without going thru NYC. The LN&E also built the "gap" bridge across the Lehigh River adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. Just sayin....little history helps
212 feet high, 1.28 miles long......
CLIFF,
NO INFO ON THE BRIDGE
HOW LONG ACROSS