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Exploring the Hidden Railroad Structures Near Weisburg, Indiana & the Weird Note Found in the Woods

In May of 2022 I took a hike down along the railroad tracks from Weisburg, Indiana to Easter Ridge Road about 3 miles southeast of Weisburg. I did some exploring along the way and found a few things t…[View More]

CSX/B&O Railroad Bridge, Key Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana

I did research on this bridge and hopefully I have all my bases covered but if something here doesn’t sound correct to you, please leave a comment below. This bridge was built in 1916 and is part o…[View More]

Abandoned Eagle Creek Railroad Bridge, Indianapolis, Indiana

From what I’ve been able to find out this track dates back to the Peoria & Eastern Railway which was incorporated in 1890. The line ran 211 miles from Peoria, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. …[View More]

Elkhorn City Railroad Museum & the Abandoned Kentucky Route 80 Bridge, Elkhorn City, Kentucky

Nestled in the far southeast corner of Kentucky is the historic Elkhorn City Railroad Museum. You’ll have to look for the museum as it’s off the beaten path but definitely worth the drive.…[View More]

Seven Gables Road Abandoned Bridge, Sixteen Mile Stand, Ohio

This concrete bridge was once used on a daily basis but now sits hidden back in the woods. I contacted the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, the Symmes Historical Society and the Hamil…[View More]

Abandoned Butler Run Aqueduct and Canal Lock #19, Brookville, Indiana

The Butler Run Whitewater Canal Aqueduct and Canal Lock #19 are located on the Northwest side of Brookville, Indiana. The aqueduct can easily be seen from U.S. Route 52 while the canal lock sits hidde…[View More]

Cowan’s Mill, Ewing, Virginia

This is Old Cowan’s Mill formerly known as the Ball Mill located 2 miles west of Ewing, Virginia. This is reported to be the most photographed mill in the state of Virginia. Built around 1878 a wate…[View More]

What’s Under Bonnell Road in Dearborn County, Indiana

In the 1850s a Railroad Company built a rail line from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. The section from Lawrenceburg Junction, west to Sunman, Indiana was a pretty rugged piece of track. This original lin…[View More]

Abandoned Tunnel Buried Under I 75, St. Bernard, Ohio, Built in 1913

First off I would like to thank Kay Heller Phillips with the St. Bernard-Ludlow Grove Historical Society. Without her help and research, this video never would have happened. There’s a piece of hist…[View More]

Abandoned Railroad Bridge Abutments, Olde West Chester, Ohio

First off I would like to thank Brian Smith and Jeffrey Jakucyk. Without their expertise, this video would have never happened. Also, if anyone has any additional information to add after watching thi…[View More]

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