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Mehring Way Railroad Overpass, Cincinnati, Ohio

Built in 1931 the CSX Mehring Way Overpass is one of the more iconic structures on the west side of Cincinnati. The entire overpass is almost 7500 feet long and is used daily as it is a live rail line…[View More]

The Grant’s Bend Railroad Tunnels, Ryland Heights, Kentucky

Built in 1853 and 1912 the Grant’s Bend Railroad Tunnels are still in use after 167 years of service. The tunnel built in 1853 is the oldest major piece of transit infrastructure in the Greater …[View More]

Grand Trunk Western Standard Coaling Tower, Grand Haven, Michigan

Built in 1925 the Grand Trunk Western Coaling Tower is the only structure of its kind still standing in Michigan that is still accessible to the general public. Located in a park along the banks of th…[View More]

The Haunted Wabash Cannonball Bridge, St. Francisville, Illinois

Built in 1897 for the Big 4 Railroad, this bridge has had numerous updates over the years including the addition of a “Swing Bridge” in the center of the structure to allow tall ships to n…[View More]

The Woodworth Road Tunnel, Conneaut, Ohio

Built in 1906 the Woodworth Road Tunnel carries automobile traffic under a pair of CSX rail lines in Conneaut, Ohio. Located on a dead end road, this tunnel is one of dozens of hidden historic spots i…[View More]

The Bridges of Thurmond, West Virginia

Built in 1915 the Thurmond Bridge in Thurmond, West Virginia was built after the previous bridge was destroyed in a flood in 1908.

The Tunnels of Virginia Route 311, Alleghany, Virginia

In the hills of Alleghany, Virginia you can find numerous tunnels for both trains and automobiles that cut through this beautiful part of the country. Here’s a short video on two of those automo…[View More]

Big 4 Railroad Bridge, Louisville, Kentucky

Originally built from 1888-1895, 37 workers lost their lives during the 7 years of construction. The bridge was last used by the rail line in 1969 and since then has been restored and transformed into…[View More]

Norfolk Southern Consolidated Road Overpass, Eaton, Ohio

Built in 1880 this stone arch rail road overpass is still used on a daily basis.

Whitewater Valley Railroad, Connersville, Indiana

Born out of the canal system, the railroads across the eastern half of the United States took advantage of the canal towpaths to lay down tracks for the next form of transportation in the mid 1800s…[View More]

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