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20 years ago before they started rehabing the bridge I visited it and noticed the spiral roadbed that would bring northbound trains from the west side river tracks up to the west side of the bridge heading east....not sure how they have fared since...at the time they were clearly visible......it would make a fantastic addition to the walking trail if rehabed as it would allow walkers to go down to the water line on a even steady grade...

Nice tour of the Corkscrew. Thanks for doing this. You are doing it right.

Nice job Russ Long time no see Butch W

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Love these videos I hope there are more to come?

Russ, this is the last video of yours that I found. I believe it was 70 or 71 videos, unless you have some under another name. Rounding off to even minutes, I walked 1,939 minutes to your presentations, or 32.31 hours. At my treadmill pace of 3.4 mph (I’m no spring chicken), that comes to 109.85 miles of pleasure that I’ve accompanied you. It’s been an absolute pleasure and learning experience for me; I almost feel that I know you. Thanks so much, and I hope you and the family and friends produce many more videos! From Sugarloaf, PA, many thanks!

Good training documentary, Russ!

Loved the restaurant, the caboose and the scenery. I do have a question on the turntable…..I never really noticed before, but the “sidewalls” of the structure appear to be tapered …. less height at the ends, and thicker in height at the center, tapered, so to speak. Would this be typical of most turntables? Our treadmill tours with you are almost finished! Only 1 or 2 videos to view yet. Thanks, Russ.

So sorry to follow-up on Hobo Shoestring and hear of his passing. Thank you, Russ, for posting links to his life’s adventures. I will watch them.

Probably one of my favorite tours for the beauty of Mother Nature! Gorgeous area! The stonework is amazing; how well our forefathers built things, to last! I watched this video twice so far - thanks for another great presentation!

Poughkeepsie and eastern, Poughkeepsie, Connecticut, the story of two lines. I was glad to see the stonework toward the end of the video. Good effort on the part of the developer; not quite as beautiful as the original structures, but beautiful in their own way.

Continuing our January 1, 2025 tour with us, I am amazed at the number of sales, leases, bankruptcies, etc., The railroads went through in their lifetime. Thanks for a very informative talk. Has the reconstruction of the building gone through?Thank you, Russ.

Well, good morning Russ. And happy new year 2025. This was my start of the day, traveling with you again! Have a great year and I’ll continue with your excellent presentation. From Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, we wish you our best.

Absolutely disgusting attitude from Ulster County. D&URR historically leased that passing siding at highmount, with plans to operate it again. It's almost like Ulster County is allergic to rental income. Let's all fight to make sure that passing loop gets utilized by the D&U. It's in everyone's best interest.

Eerily (sp) grand old building! To see all the old photos, coupled with the music, was a real step back in time. Thanks for a good walk again today!

Nice walk today! The blast furnace construction is beautiful….your description of how pig iron is produced was interesting, too. The stone work of the three piers sure is beautiful. Thanks for a great day!

Silvernails - loved the scenery as well as all your structures and their presentations! Thanks for this morning’s “walk”!

Today’s walk! Thank you, Russ. How much we all missed by being born too late. Because of your endeavors, we all get to see what was!

It’s now Christmas Day 2024, Russ. I just watched this video on my “walk” this morning. The stonework of the abutments as well as the other structures were super….you pointed out that the majestic work was done over 100 years ago with little machinery but with craftsmanship that one doesn’t find today. I wish I could travel back in time to see such talent in use. Thanks again for all you and your family have done to remind us of better times. Merry Christmas to all of you from Dick and Patty, Sugarloaf, PA.

Look what I found! Another great walk today, Russ, it sure makes the time go fast. Love the stonework. There’s an art that I don’t know think could be replicated today. Thanks for all you do!

Thanks for the walk pee Valley railroad walking tour this morning, Russ. Some interesting history of the area. I don’t want to hold you and make you late for your appointment! Have a good day.

Which way did he go, George? A very interesting video, Russ. The buildings were all beautiful looking, your comments about being built like a box, but with decorative qualities, was spot on. It makes me wonder about all the people who were through the doors of those buildings over the many years. Thank you rest.

Random clips! What an interesting way to finish off my walk for today. Thanks, Russ, for all you do. From your friend in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania! Keep up the good work.

A nice trip this morning. I am curious, at about the 21 minute 30 second part of the video, you show appear where the narrow gauge railroad used to cross the water. If you look down at the water, it appears that something goes through the waterat a straight angle across the creek. Would you know what this might be? You can almost see the color difference between the water and whatever it is crossing through the water. Thanks for your tour of the Ulster Delaware. Another enjoyable walk for me this morning. As always, Russ and Kaitlyn and Austin, a job well done.

Merry Christmas to you and your troop, Russ, although it’s two years after you recorded this, or is it three years. I don’t remember the date you gave. Anyway, the best to you and yours from Sugarloaf Pennsylvania.

Good morning, Russ. What a great way to start my treadmill routine today, watching your discovery and confirmation of the Sajida Hills spur or siding. Thanks again for all you do.

Hopewell Junction. This was my tour for today for the first part of my walking tours. Incredible looking building. Another place I’d like to see. Thank you, Russ, Kaitlyn, and Austin for the music.

Thank you for the whirlwind tour! Redding is not too terribly far from here in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. I may have to make the trip. Thank you, Russ..

Beautiful stonework, again. Hopefully, the restoration is progressing on this station. It’s December 13, 2024. Merry Christmas to you and everyone.

Sad, indeed! Thank you for your sad conclusion to this piece of history.

Good morning, Russ. Your excursion was part of my morning treadmill time. What a gorgeous tour today. The stonework was amazing, as were the rural areas that you had for us today. Many thanks once again, from Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania.

That’s sad, Russ. Progress is not always good.

Wow, what a terrific model railroad! We’ll have to make the trip. The freight station was gorgeous, too! The structure underneath was certainly built to last. Thanks again, from Sugarloaf, PA!

More than one way to pack a smoke box. Nice presentation again and thanks Russ. 19:13

And yet another fine traveling adventure. Thank you, Russ and your sidekick. And of course, the music at the end was great too, and Kaitlyn, you do a great job on editing all of these films. Take care our best from Sugarloaf Pennsylvania.

hope the ulster and Delaware railroad can expand the rails for longer railroad rides

That caboose looks like a N5 pennsy from 1946 I

I guess the saying that common sense elude most people is true! But that bridge sure looks strong. Thanks, Russ!

Russ, I forgot to mention that the long drive that you took at the road bed was great for me walking on the treadmill. I felt like I was there.

Excellent presentation, again, Russ. And the music is beautiful.

Enjoyed your Boston Corners episode today! The structure, about halfway through, 1907, was great. Over 100 years old and still intact! Where’s that talent today? The “fight” story was something else! Keep up the great work!

Smith street used to have a huge train yard ..and then qent on to the scrap yard a lil ways past .

The loading dock used to hold freezers and my dad worked the dock

Russ, your comments at the end of the video were very true. Maybe now things will get better. Thank you again.

Good morning, Russ. I just watched this video and have one question for you. On the several photos of where you showed that pipes were torched off, why do they cut off so high above the structure? Is it because of the heat possibly damaging the foundationor is it just because it’s easier? Thanks.

I'm an avid road cyclist and have been observing these various old rail beds for decades! So cool to know more about their history. Thank you Russ!

I really enjoyed the Poughkeepsie bridge, Russ. Thanks again for all your hard work. Happy Thanksgiving!

Loved this. I'm in Salt Point close to where the Pok and Eastern line passed through. I wish your video had made it north of Red Fox Rd. FYI - There is a tall (~20 feet) stone abutment in amazing condition in Salt Point. It's where a line crossed The Little Wappingers Creek. It's back in the woods a ways but accessible. No issues walking back to it. Using the info you provide I believe it would have been the Pokeepsie & Conn line.

Still remember watching them switch out the coal cars at the power house. ❤

WARNING! Do not be dumb and enter the Hoosac Tunnel.. Trains cone through at any time without warning... space between train and the walls are only a few inches.. not safe ... only Railroad staff should be inside of the tunnel