Moodna Viaduct Trestle Sunset is a photograph by Angelo Marcialis which was uploaded on March 26th, 2016.
Moodna Viaduct Trestle Sunset
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,... more
Title
Moodna Viaduct Trestle Sunset
Artist
Angelo Marcialis
Medium
Photograph - Dslr Imagery
Description
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.
Significance
The bridge was constructed between 1904 and 1908 by the Erie Railroad as part of the Graham Line and was opened for service in January 1909. The trestle spans the valley for 3,200 feet (975 m) and is 193 feet (59 m) high at its highest point, making it the highest and longest railroad trestle east of the Mississippi River. The open design of the trestle was used to reduce wind resistance and is a major reason why the trestle is still in service today. The viaduct crosses Orrs Mills Road north of the creek and Otter Kill Road south of the creek.
Uploaded
March 26th, 2016
More from Angelo Marcialis
Comments (33)
Angelo Marcialis
LuV waking up to one of these email announcements! Always grateful and flattered when someone finds my work worthy to purchase. It’s even more flattering when the buyer is local. In this case; Highland Mills, NY
Recently Viewed
