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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]

Fir Avenue Railroad Overpass, Fairfield, Iowa

So these tracks are part of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. I found some history about this rail line on the Jefferson County website which states that the first train to arrive in nearb…[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]

The Cemetery Train, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio

Before we begin, I would like to thank Debbie Brandt and the docents at Spring Grove Cemetery, Steve Headley with the Cincinnati Public Library, Phil Lind and Jefferey Jakucyk (Jakowic) for their rese…[View More]

The “Scissors Bridge”, Brighton Park, Chicago, Illinois

This Pennsylvania Railroad “Eight-Track” Bridge was built between 1909-1910. The unique structure is made up of four side-by-side Scherzer rolling-lift, single-leaf, double-track bascule s…[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]

Longworth Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio

A new bridge for I-75 will be built over the Ohio River in Cincinnati. Unfortunately a portion of the historic “Longworth Hall” will have to be demolished in order to make way for the cons…[View More]

Cumberland Gap Railroad Tunnel, Gibson Station, Virginia

So in 1886 a group of Tennessee investors organized the Powell’s Valley Railway with their sites set to build a rail line from Knoxville. Tennessee going North to Cumberland Gap. That same year the …[View More]

Tunnelton, Indiana, Level 4 Ghost Town and the Massacre of 1882

The town of Tunnelton, Indiana located in the southeastern corner of Lawrence County has a population of about 200 people….on a good day. The town was platted in 1859 and named for the 2 nearby…[View More]

Grindstone Creek Railroad Overpass, Independence, Indiana

Built in 1873 for the Wabash Railroad, today this stone arch overpass is over 150 years old and serves multiple trains a day for Norfolk-Southern Rail Line.

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