In Durham, another old railroad line could become a long greenway trail
The rail line was completed in 1890 by the Lynchburg & Durham railroad and later taken over by Norfolk & Western before it ...
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Was there a connection between Baton Rouge and Lafayette before I-10's Atchafalaya Bridge?
"Can you give me an idea of what train lines used these tracks?" Jon A. Russo asked Curious Louisiana. "Just when was the ...
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In Durham, another old railroad line could become a long greenway trail
More than three decades ago, a plan was hatched to turn an abandoned railroad line south of downtown ... The engineering work to determine if those trestles and bridges can be reused still lies ...
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Was there a connection between Baton Rouge and Lafayette before I-10's Atchafalaya Bridge?
Trestles rise from the swamp when the water ... "In the fall, when the water is low, you can see more of the pilings." Train wheels abandoned on some of the spans were donated to the welcome ...
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Philly’s Rail Park raises millions for next phase from state, federal grants
It argues that the railroad is not abandoned but simply discontinued and therefore ... Just outside the iron gates there's a clear view of the undeveloped train trestle through the wire fence.
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Idaho’s Railroad on Stilts: A daring route of sky-high bridges, trestles, and tunnels
A Northern Idaho railroad stands above the rest with one of the tallest railroad bridges in the United States and its many ...
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From railroad to recreation: Banks Vernonia State Trail is a nationally recognized spot
The now abandoned Oregon American sawmill is still ... Since it was an old railroad, users can pass over old, rehabilitated rail trestles. Calhoun sees the designation as a way to recognize ...