LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The demolition company tasked with gracefully taking down the ancient trestle over the Upper Falls in Letchworth State Park posted two videos showing the job up close. Onlookers like frequent park visitor Ken Wallace posted distant shots of the blasting. “It was a sobering moment that was replaced by a whole new look above the Upper Falls. For the first time I saw the new arch bridge in all its glory standing alone,” … [Read more...]
WATCH: Final Letchworth Trestle Tower Falls to Explosives
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Explosives demolished the final 'tower' that once supported the famous iron trestle over the upper falls Tuesday morning. One of the park's most frequent visitors, Ken Wallace, was there to record the moment. "It was a sobering moment that was replaced by a whole new look above the Upper Falls. For the first time I saw the new arch bridge in all its glory standing alone," posted Wallace. "The old trestle will be greatly … [Read more...]
End of the Line: Crews Taking Down Letchworth Trestle
CASTILE – The disassembly process has begun for Letchworth's iconic trestle over the raging Genesee. Norfolk Southern's new arch bridge is in place and carrying trains. As planned, disassembly of the much-loved, much-used trestle began with removal of railroad ties and top structural materials. The disassembly process is expected to take about two months. In addition to enhancing rail safety and operating efficiencies, the new arch … [Read more...]
SUN EXCLUSIVE: Cake Place Outdoes Itself as Letchworth Bridge Retires
AVON – The Cake Place, now known nationwide for their stunning edible artwork, put together a true masterpiece to commemorate the end of an era, the trestle bridge at Letchworth State Park's upper falls. Dedicated park goers know that the iconic trestle bridge will be torn down and rail traffic will go to the new arch bridge that has been built over the past two years. "According to NS source: After 142 years of service, the Portageville … [Read more...]
WATCH: Heart-Dropping Video Shot Atop New Letchworth Bridge
CASTILE – Breathtaking video from atop the in-progress railroad bridge above the upper falls puts the internet right in the construction site. New structure is visible on both sides of the gorge. As we watch, a train passes on the existing trestle bridge just 75 feet to the north of where the new bridge will stand. The classic bridge will continue to be in use throughout the project. The clip was originally posted by Facebook profile Mark … [Read more...]
End of the Line: Replacement of Letchworth’s ‘Trestle Bridge’ to Begin Thursday
CASTILE – The golden years of the iconic 'trestle bridge' that gracefully spans the Genesee River gorge above the upper falls are gradually coming to an end with the construction and demolition process slated to begin with trail closures on Thursday, Dec. 17. The bridge is not going anywhere immediately, however, and will continue to operate until a new $70 million bridge is built just 75 feet south of the current bridge by Norfolk Southern, … [Read more...]