Many of you may pass under this bridge regularly. It takes the Erie's Newburgh Branch over Rt. 32 just north of the five corners in Vails Gate/New Windsor NY. At one time, this section of the branch from Vails Gate Junction to Newburgh was double tracked, yet in the 1930's reduced to a single track. Seen here is the bridge during the early 1980's with Conrail 8009 heading back to Newburgh. A signature feature of this bridge for years was the gratified "Lionel RR" on the southern side of the bridge (Lionel being known as a renowned manufacturer of toy trains). Ironically, this was soon replaced with "Tyco RR" which is yet another model train manufacturer. That is the first "controversy" in this picture, along with the blue Conrail engine, which represents a very controversial topic within itself. Two controversial topics, that of model trains and of real railroads, both very relevant but rarely seen in the same picture. The bridge remains today yet it is spotless. Russ Hallock photo.
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