Constructed just over 102 years ago this local landmark spans 3,200 feet from the salisbury millscornwall metro north train station to schunamunk mountain and stands 193 above the beautiful moodna valley. Dec 01, 2019 the moodna viaduct captured in pictures youve probably driven under it. The picturesque moodna viaduct i ride the harlem line. Erie railway, moodna creek viaduct, moodna creek, orrs mill. Revisiting the moodna viaduct i ride the harlem line. Erie railway, moodna creek viaduct, moodna creek, orrs mill road, salisbury mills, orange county, ny. As the name of that railroad implies, this is how you would have gone from hoboken to buffalo in the early 20th century. The middletown and unionville, successor to the middletown, unionville and water gap railroad, operated from december 1, 19, until may 31, 1946, when it was reorganized as the middletown and new jersey railway. Thanks to newburgh native albert gazon for the 19th century musical numbers by newburghs thomas moore. Hotels near moodna viaduct, salisbury mills on tripadvisor.
The viaduct by david wheldon meet your next favorite book. Aerial view from above moodna viaduct salisbury mills. The viaduct is the longest and tallest trestle east of the mississippi river. This is a list of trestle bridges the united states once had many. I wanted to recreate a photo i took about 6 years ago, but wasnt able to because the grass was high an i didnt want to upset a critter. The moodna viaduct captured in pictures youve probably driven under it. Nid steering committee begins meeting every other week. Moodna viaduct cornwall ny train trestle east coast.
The moodna viaduct was opened for service in january 1909. Cornwallonhudson inventory numbers ny 7712960 new york state bridge identification number. The open design of the trestle, which minimizes wind. Caught a hoboken bound train heading over the viaduct, as well as a brief fly over. Spoilers 2 denzel washington turned down the title role, saying he was skeptical of working with a firsttime director. The moodna viaduct is an iron railroad trestle spanning moodna creek and its valley at the. The tunnel is proposed to open to drivers in late 2015, and the remaining half of the viaduct would be demolished in 2016.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Moodna creek is a small tributary of the hudson river that drains eastern orange county, new york. On the road near the hiking trails by the viaduct, a nesting eagle has been spotted each season with its mate, and now the area around the nest has had restricted access to avoid disturbing this nesting site.
I have recently aquired a wellresearched book on the design and. Celebrating the moodna creek saturday, june 7 watershed. There is a millrace that can be walked through, and the remants of an old power plant stand on the north side of the gorge. The moodna viaduct is an iron railroad trestle spanning moodna creek and its valley at the north end of schunemunk mountain in cornwall, new york, near the village of salisbury mills contents 1 significance. Information signs dot the trail as you walk through the park. Nov 26, 2012 moodna viaduct in cornwall ny is quite scenic. A longtime attraction for railroad enthusiasts, the moodna viaduct train trestle spans the moodna valley between schunemunk mountain and woodcock hill. Douglas barberio is a founding member of the middletown and new jersey railway. A photo of the moodna viaduct appeared in, train magazine, as a winner of a photo contest a few issues ago. Hoboken nj to port jervis ny showing 15 of 5 messages. Opened in january 1909, the moodna viaduct is 3,200 feet long and 193 feet tall at its highest point. Despite its small size relative to the hudson, it has been a major influence on the topography of eastern. The moodna viaduct is an iron railroad trestle spanning moodna creek and its valley at the north end of schunemunk mountain in cornwall, new york, near the village of salisbury mills.
Sep, 2012 revisiting the moodna viaduct september, 2012 july 20, 20 emily moser photos, train stories last sunday was a pretty big milestone for i ride the harlem line i finally completed the metronorth panorama project or at least the photography portion of it. The surprising comeback of train travel cnn travel. Moodna viaduct railroad trestle bridge just before. Erie lackawanna freight ny97 is about to cross moodna viaduct on the graham line near highland mills, new york on april 25, 1970. I couldnt fit the big panoramic photo above so here you go. The trestle spans 3,200 feet and is 193 feet high at its highest point, making it the highest and longest railroad trestle east of the mississippi river. Cornwall, hudson valley, moodna viaduct, new york, photography when i was in cornwall a few weeks ago i decided to stop at moodna viaduct. The moodna viaduct train trestle has been one of the most photographed locations in cornwall for many years.
The viaduct is the highest and longest railroad trestle east of the mississippi river. An inviting alternative to hotels in the area, our lodging accommodations are conveniently located in the heart of the hudson valleys orange county near washingtonville, cornwall, west point, highland falls, hyde park, new paltz. The viaduct at the end of the park was built in 1865. There will also be childrens activities, green vendors, environmental groups, free concerts all day, great food, and creatures of all sorts. Courtesy uw special collections sea4806 hillclimb from pike place market to the waterfront, seattle, 1977.
We took a trip to the viaduct and spent some time communicating and sharing information on this project and this is the end result. From the parking area, proceed ahead east on otterkill road for 0. About 150 feet before reaching the massive moodna viaduct which spans the valley to the left, turn right onto a footpath, following the whiteblazed trestle trail, which proceeds uphill rather steeply on a woods road, with the moodna viaduct to the left. George clooney also originally turned it down for the same reason. The audio was recorded on the ground from a separate camera which is why it seems delayed. The moodna ouncil, kicking off moodna month, will provide educational displays and materials for this popular event for children and adults. Being described as one of the greatest engineering endeavors of all times, the millau viaduct proudly continues the rich history of viaducts from roman times to present day. It was built as part of the durham junction railway under the supervision of thomas elliot harrison. The moodna viaduct also known as the moodna creek viaduct was constructed by the erie and jersey railroad and opened in 1909.
Early 20th century image of the moodna viaduct, from the library of. The viaduct spans 3,200 feet, and is 196 feet above the ground at the highest point. Schunemunk mountain loop from otterkill road new york. But while i was there for a few minutes i photographed. Erie railway, moodna creek viaduct, moodna creek, orrs. Moodna viaduct salisbury mills 2020 all you need to know. Best hotels near moodna viaduct, salisbury mills, new york. Courtesy seattle municipal archives 32487 alaskan way viaduct at marion street, seattle, 1980s. Rvp walks viaduct with jamie moffett, philadelphia film maker.
Although both roads are usually quite busy with normal through traffic, many people stop, park and get out of their cars to see these views. Victoria viaduct, originally known as the victoria bridge, is a stone arch rail viaduct spanning the river wear about 1 mile 1. Aug 08, 2011 the moodna viaduct also known as the moodna creek viaduct was constructed by the erie and jersey railroad and opened in 1909. Jamie begins work on a book and documentary film on the viaduct. An inviting alternative to hotels in the area, our lodging accommodations are conveniently located in the heart of the hudson valleys orange county near washingtonville, cornwall, west point, highland falls.
Dale creek iron viaduct, promontory, utah, usa 1869 the big trestle on the union pacific railroad, utah, usa 1869 trestle on central pacific railroad, usa 1868 1870. The corner of jackson avenue and orrs mill road in cornwall ny is a busy stop for taking photos. The view from a nj transit train as it crosses the moodna viaduct trestle bridge before the salisbury mills, cornwall station. Moodna viaduct iron railroad trestle that spans the moodna creek and its valley at the north. Aug 11, 2017 the moodna viaduct is an iron railroad trestle spanning moodna creek and its valley at the north end of schunemunk mountain in cornwall, new york, near the village of salisbury mills. A grain silo tiny house in texas that you can book a stay in at the. The moodna viaduct, salisbury mills, new york youtube. Black and white sad vintage portrait history children poor century poverty. New york state moodna viaduct cornwall stock photo the moodna viaduct is an iron railroad trestle spanning moodna creek and its valley at the north end of schunemunk mountain in cornwall, new york, near the village of salisbury mills. A concerted effort in the 1930s to ease automobile traffic led to a series of bridge projects including construction of the ne 45th st viaduct that would provide a direct route from sand point way and laurelhurst to. Middletown and new jersey railway historical society. Alaskan way viaduct, southern extension, seattle, 2000s.
Deck girder bridge over moodna creek, orrs mills road and otterkill road on. The moodna viaduct was built a little over a century ago by the erie and jersey railroad line. Apr 21, 2014 a photo of the moodna viaduct appeared in, train magazine, as a winner of a photo contest a few issues ago. Erie railway, moodna creek viaduct, moodna creek, orrs mill road, salisbury mills, orange county, ny contributor names historic american engineering record, creator boucher, jack created published documentation compiled after 1968. When i was in cornwall a few weeks ago i decided to stop at moodna viaduct. Guestrooms at our inn caldwell house bed and breakfast. Spanning the spectacular gorge of the river tarn in southern france, the millau viaduct provides a critical link in the a75 autoroute between clermont.
Rvp welcomes this new effort in promoting the green remediation of the reading viaduct. The first railroad to have passenger service from philadelphia was the philadelphia, germantown and norristown railroad, which in 1832, started service between 9th and green streets in philadelphia and germantown. A longtime attraction for railroad enthusiasts, the moodna viaduct train trestle spans the moodna valley between schunemunk mountain and woodcock hill salisbury mills ny. Viaduct history of bridges tunnels and bridges history. The caldwell house bed and breakfast, your luxurious home away from home, is pleased to offer fourteen beautiful guest rooms to choose from. Moodna viaduct salisbury mills 2020 all you need to. Moodna viaduct to get quick overhaul trains magazine. Its the longest 3200 feet and highest 193 feet at the highest point railroad viaduct east of the mississippi. Cornwall, hudson valley, moodna viaduct, new york, photography. Schunemunk mountain loop from otterkill road new yorknew. New york state moodna viaduct cornwall highres stock photo.
Clooney later met tony gilroy, realized that they were both on the same page two hours into the meeting. Mar, 2012 in the moodna for a viaduct the moodna viaduct was built a little over a century ago by the erie and jersey railroad line. At 984 feet tall, the eiffel tower is an impressive structure that soars above the paris skyline. Aerial view from above moodna viaduct salisbury mills, ny. Sulphur trestle fort site, elkmont, alabama, nrhplisted. I did some research and in the process reached out to friend bob mccue, local railroad historian.
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