The new viewing platform for the constellation public art project at Bannerman's Island, south of Beacon, NY proved to be a great place to watch trains. I was over by 6 this morning, to find a mist-covered river, but lots of train activity.
You can read about the project here.
Here's a southbound from the platform, a Northbound, and a close-up view of Bannerman's Castle.
The bridge, to the inbound side of the weekend-only Breakneck Ridge Metro-North stop, also provides good photo opportunities.
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You can get up close and personal from the bridge, too. If you go, consider taking a weekend train to the Breakneck Ridge Station. There is very little parking, only a few pull-outs along 9D. Plus, you have to walk a distance along the highway. This sign on the platform explains the project.
nice shots, thanks for posting.
Bill,
Nice shots. I would add that Breakneck Ridge is aptly named. I was there in the Winter several years ago and fell down an embankment with my camera and tripod. Luckily, no damage/injuries. Glad to see parts of the Castle still standing.
Tom
bandob
I havent been down that way in a while. looks like a nice spot for viewing. BTW, is Bannermans being restored to a more safe environment for visiting?
Bill....is that the place on the Hudson that blew up from stored explosives?
Peter
Thanks Bandob, ill check it out. Im upstate only about 2 hours from there. Maybe a day trip.
A very nice late summer morning outing. 
Peter, it might be. I know there was a devastating fire there at some point. It was once a storage place for old weapons, from the Civil War and onward. My step-son (who teaches at West Point and kayaked there before it was legal) says the business was once in New York, but the city made them move out for safety. My son also says it fell into disrepair early because when built they used river water for the cement, and the salinity made it deteriorate faster. I found a nice history here.
Very unique place that always interested me when seen from the train. I'll probably take one of the trips as well on another visit. No time this trip, home tomorrow.
Nice spot BANDOB! Should be even better in the fall.
Bill.....I believe it's the place....I have a book on the history of the Hudson River and I will report back sometime this weekend....you are really doing retirement well, BRAVO!
Peter
Supposedly, the force from the 1920 explosion blew debris out over the river and onto the New York Central's main line.
http://sometimes-interesting.c...astle-on-the-hudson/
Tom
Hey Bill, thanks for posting. I hope to wrap this into a trip to the pedestrian bridge over the Hudson. Looks like some nice photo opportunities in an area I usually spend on the other (CSX) side of the river.
Paul
Great link, Tom.....
Here's my reference....lots of info on the New York Central.
Peter
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