Today’s video is all about the Fisher Covered Railroad Bridge in Wolcott, Vermont. It was the longest-serving railroad bridge in Vermont and when the train stopped using it in 1994, this covered railroad bridge was the last covered railroad bridge used in the United States. “The Fisher Covered Railroad Bridge is a covered bridge inContinue reading “Fisher Covered Railroad Bridge: LAST Covered Railroad Bridge Used in the US!”
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Vergennes Station House Moved to Ferrisburgh, Vermont
“The Vergennes Station House is a historic railroad station building at 572 Vermont Route 22A in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Built about 1851 in Vergennes, it is a rare well-preserved example of an early station house in the state of Vermont, exhibiting basic Italianate architectural features. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.[1] Unused since passenger train service to Vergennes was discontinuedContinue reading “Vergennes Station House Moved to Ferrisburgh, Vermont”
LAST REMAINING HOWE TRUSS COVERED RAILROAD BRIDGE IN VERMONT!
I am SUPER STOKED to offer you today’s video: https://youtu.be/eXSB7-2gA1Y! I traveled to East Shoreham, Vermont to see for myself the East Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge. It is 1 of only 2 remaining covered railroad bridges in the state of Vermont and the LAST REMAINING HOWE TRUSS COVERED RAILROAD BRIDGE IN VERMONT! This HoweContinue reading “LAST REMAINING HOWE TRUSS COVERED RAILROAD BRIDGE IN VERMONT!”
Gorge Substation #16 in Colchester, VT
After I finished visiting St. Stephen’s Cemetery, I opted to drive to the end of Gorge Rd. It changes from Winooski to Colchester, VT, by the way. And what greeted me? Gorge Substation #16! Link here: https://youtu.be/fTVPtHAtzGQ. It’s not on Google Maps! Google Maps shows the road as a cul-de-sac. Heck no! I could turnContinue reading “Gorge Substation #16 in Colchester, VT”