LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A final piece joined the east and west sections of the new rail bridge at Letchworth State Park on Wednesday. Ken Wallace, one of the Park's most passionate visitors, captured the moment that the final piece went in with a 50X zoomed shot from Inspiration Point. There is still a lot of work to do before the bridge is operational. Work is expected to continue through December 2018. The iconic 'trestle bridge' is still … [Read more...]
Full Steam Ahead, Letchworth’s Railroad Bridge Breaks Ground Wednesday
CASTILE – Construction of the $70 million railroad bridge that will eventually span the gorge above the upper falls is set to break ground Wednesday and carry on through the next 3 years. According to a press release from Norfolk Southern, the arch, single-track bridge will be 900 feet long and built just 75 feet south of the current bridge. Norfolk Southern will also construct 1,200 feet of new track on either side of the Genesee River … [Read more...]
POLL: Video from Letchworth’s Trestle Bridge Splits Hikers on Safety
CASTILE – When two trespassing hikers found themselves set upon by a freight train on Letchworth's fabled trestle bridge, they didn't panic and chose to press 'record' on a cell phone. The video below, which was later posted to Facebook, has stirred up an ongoing debate about park safety and hikers using the trestle bridge. The conversation seems to have settled into two camps. Some believe that no thrill is worth going onto a dangerous … [Read more...]
Daredevils Risk All on Letchworth’s Iconic Trestle Bridge
CASTILE – Visitors to Letchworth State Park report that two people were climbing and walking on the railroad bridge spanning the Genesee River just above the upper falls this weekend, apparently willing to risk all for a fresh perspective on the fall foliage. State Park Police warned that the bridge and surrounding cliffs are closed to all foot traffic for obvious safety reasons, and said that visitors should take in the gorgeous fall views … [Read more...]