Dunderberg Spiral Railway (Jones Point, NY)
Dunderberg Spiral Railway (1891, never completed)
Jones Point, New York
Construction of the Dunderberg Spiral Railway began in 1890 at 1086-foot-high Dunderberg Mountain along the west bank of the Hudson River. The 12-mile railroad was to include two steam-powered inclined planes to bring sightseers to the summit, and a winding 9-mile gravity-powered downgrade to return. For unknown reasons, construction efforts were abandoned in 1891 with approximately two-thirds of the grading complete. Today, a series of hiking trails provide access to much of the grade including an incomplete tunnel.
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Construction of the Dunderberg Spiral Railway began in 1890 at 1086-foot-high Dunderberg Mountain along the west bank of the Hudson River. The 12-mile railroad was to include two steam-powered inclined planes to bring sightseers to the summit, and a winding 9-mile gravity-powered downgrade to return. For unknown reasons, construction efforts were abandoned in 1891 with approximately two-thirds of the grading complete. Today, a series of hiking trails provide access to much of the grade including an incomplete tunnel.
