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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 4, 2019 10:50:13 GMT
Like many beautiful railroad structures in NJ - they lay in waste......
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 4, 2019 11:01:22 GMT
I hiked out on that one time years ago. The interesting thing is the old NYS&W/L&NE ran underneath the bridge. The old right of way is now the Paulinskill Trail.
Eventually, NJT will/may have tracks going across on their way to PA with the Cutoff restoration.
Tom
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Post by ptc on Nov 4, 2019 11:10:25 GMT
Bridgeboss Jim made a model very similar to the archituture of the bridge in your photo.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 4, 2019 11:17:34 GMT
Bridgeboss Jim made a model very similar to the archituture of the bridge in your photo. That would be nice to see. |
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Post by Adam on Nov 4, 2019 12:19:50 GMT
Beautiful structure with incredible views. Too bad it has been abandoned. It would make a nice foot/bike path.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2019 15:31:21 GMT
Impressive! Hard to believe it has been standing since 1910.
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Post by fabforrest on Nov 4, 2019 15:42:20 GMT
“ Eventually, NJT will/may have tracks going across on their way to PA with the Cutoff restoration. ”
Is it in good enough condition to be used?
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Post by MichRR714 on Nov 5, 2019 2:25:44 GMT
Anytime I hear Paulinskill, I think of Owen Sturm.
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Post by Traindiesel! on Nov 5, 2019 2:56:46 GMT
Yes, Owen is missed by many in this hobby.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 5, 2019 10:54:31 GMT
“ Eventually, NJT will/may have tracks going across on their way to PA with the Cutoff restoration. ” Is it in good enough condition to be used? It will require a bit of work, I am sure. It has been picked apart by weather and vandals for the last 40 years. There is another concrete viaduct, not as impressive, but still large on the same line where it crosses the Delaware River. That one will need some restoration too... A few years ago, they started laying rail west from Morris Jct, but they only completed two miles before the work stopped. Right now it is a project that has become another NJ debacle in which allocated funds have become lost in the corrupt NJ political machinery.... Tom |
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Post by ptc on Nov 5, 2019 11:38:47 GMT
"Anytime I hear Paulinskill, I think of Owen Sturm"
Yes, he was a terrific ambassador for our hobby. Nice when somebody is remembered by so many in a very positive way. I was thinking the same thing, Charlie. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2019 15:46:18 GMT
That is a site to behold. It would be a wonderful centerpiece on a layout. Nice video and thank you for the history.
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Post by fabforrest on Nov 5, 2019 18:42:42 GMT
I didn’t know this.
The Paulinskill Viaduct is also known for its internal chambers (used to inspect the structural integrity of the bridge), which are popular among those who enjoy urban exploration. The graffiti-filled chambers have been featured on Weird NJ.
from Wikipedia.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 5, 2019 20:18:03 GMT
One time I was there, people were doing “rope repelling” off the top with their ropes tied off to the rusty handrail pipe! Pics show the Paulinskill (Hainsburg) viaduct, The Delaware River Bridge, Hainsburg Jct (under the Paulinskill viaduct) where the DL&W, NYS&W and the L&NE all came together. A lot of railroading there at one time. All gone now.. Tom    |
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 5, 2019 20:20:08 GMT
I didn’t know this. The Paulinskill Viaduct is also known for its internal chambers (used to inspect the structural integrity of the bridge), which are popular among those who enjoy urban exploration. The graffiti-filled chambers have been featured on Weird NJ. from Wikipedia. There are manholes on the top that are located between the two tracks that lead to the chambers. They were locked shut but forced opened during the passing years... Tom |
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