The rail-trail ends rather abruptly where a trestle carried the tracks over the Souhegan River Valley. It ends at the abutment to where the trestle once began. When I rode this trail fifteen years ago, there was a spectacular view of the valley and you could see the stone piers that once supported the trestle sticking above the trees. Now, trees obscure the view.
Undaunted, I climbed down and explored the trestle abutment and the first pier a few meters away. Both are built from granite blocks. While the trestle itself is gone, these structures remain even as nature grows up around them. Of course, a granite wall attracts graffiti artists who tagged them with a few paintings.
Below is an image of how the trestle looked back in the day. I wish I could have seen that.
Wow! That trestle would have been some sight back in the day. Enjoyed your trip on the Rail Trail. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure. Thank you.
I love train tresses and see what it was added to the allure of your compositions. Nicely done!
Let’s try that again!
I love train trestles and to see the photo of what it was at one time… added to the allure of your compositions. Nicely done!
Thank you, Nancy. I really wanted to show how it once looked.
Oh, that trestle would have been something to see!
I know. It made me feel all nostalgic.
It doesn’t take much lately for me to get all nostalgic.
Keep uncovering the wonders of your own backyard.
Several trestles are left in Kelowna BC and yes they are super cool…lovely adventure Chris ~ smiles Hedy ☺️💫
I’d love to see them. There is one in the White Mountains. It’s actually called The Frankenstein Trestle. No relation to the Shelley story, though.
This has been such a fun series. I love that you included a historic picture for reference too. Do you remember that scene in Stand By Me where they are running along the railroad tracks? The scenery in that movie was amazing, much like your pictures.
I totally thought of that movie when I saw the picture. Great movie. Aw, thank you. Have a great night.
You are finding some goodies!
I am! Thank you, Teri.
And taking your own pictures of it, I bet! Great series of your Rail Trail trip, Chris!
Thank you.