I was there yesterday 8 31 2019 and so enjoyed the museum. The train has 2 cars 1st class with AC which we rode because I have asthma and felt 91 degrees. Have coach cars and one open behind engine. A lot of ppl there. I could have rode all day. So relaxing and beautiful countryside. The open car sits on an iron bed that carried Sherman's tanks during WWII. Had a good time.
Young's high bridge over the Kentucky River is now owned by a bungee jump club and can no longer be used by the railroad. As such the river overlook is the terminus of our train rides.
What a real shame... I certainly that the museum has put their hat in the ring to pick up the first option to buy this bridge should the bungee jumping club decide to sell it... ALSO... How far does the right of way go to past the bridge itself ? How many miles ?
The original right of way continues west from Young's High bridge to a connection with the NS main line in Lawrenceburg, approximately 3 miles from the river. The rails are no longer in place having been removed a few years ago by a scrapper.
I can appreciate all of that and sympathize with your plight but being from Alabama I say what is on my mind... So here goes... I would feel a whole lot MORE like supporting your efforts in what is an ever expanding and highly competitive market if I knew that your "Long Range" plans included buying/securing the last 3 miles past the river to the connection with NS and an option to eventually buy the bridge from the bungee group... It is indeed sad that it seems to all come down to money but my philosophy has ALWAYS been to donate to the museum/group that gives me the most bang for my buck... Sincere apologies if this upsets you and your group but I have to follow my convictions...
Thanks for your input Ken. I wish it was only about money. However the bridge is no longer in shape to support rail crossing, the last train having crossed in 1986. There has been degradation of the support structure with some shifting of the footings so that the bridge would not now be safe for train traffic. The steel structure itself is in fairly good condition but in 1889 was lightly constructed as trains were much lighter then. Our GP7 and GP8 locomotives and passenger cars are far heavier than those for which it was built.
I was there yesterday 8 31 2019 and so enjoyed the museum. The train has 2 cars 1st class with AC which we rode because I have asthma and felt 91 degrees. Have coach cars and one open behind engine. A lot of ppl there. I could have rode all day. So relaxing and beautiful countryside. The open car sits on an iron bed that carried Sherman's tanks during WWII. Had a good time.
Do yall have any videos of the 2015 excursions you can upload ?
When will the track be re-laid across the trestle so that we can see the museum go further on their railroad ?
Young's high bridge over the Kentucky River is now owned by a bungee jump club and can no longer be used by the railroad. As such the river overlook is the terminus of our train rides.
What a real shame... I certainly that the museum has put their hat in the ring to pick up the first option to buy this bridge should the bungee jumping club decide to sell it... ALSO... How far does the right of way go to past the bridge itself ? How many miles ?
The original right of way continues west from Young's High bridge to a connection with the NS main line in Lawrenceburg, approximately 3 miles from the river. The rails are no longer in place having been removed a few years ago by a scrapper.
I can appreciate all of that and sympathize with your plight but being from Alabama I say what is on my mind... So here goes... I would feel a whole lot MORE like supporting your efforts in what is an ever expanding and highly competitive market if I knew that your "Long Range" plans included buying/securing the last 3 miles past the river to the connection with NS and an option to eventually buy the bridge from the bungee group...
It is indeed sad that it seems to all come down to money but my philosophy has ALWAYS been to donate to the museum/group that gives me the most bang for my buck... Sincere apologies if this upsets you and your group but I have to follow my convictions...
Thanks for your input Ken. I wish it was only about money. However the bridge is no longer in shape to support rail crossing, the last train having crossed in 1986. There has been degradation of the support structure with some shifting of the footings so that the bridge would not now be safe for train traffic. The steel structure itself is in fairly good condition but in 1889 was lightly constructed as trains were much lighter then. Our GP7 and GP8 locomotives and passenger cars are far heavier than those for which it was built.