Fallsburg Tunnel (South Fallsburg, NY)
Fallsburg Tunnel (1886-1957)
originally known as Neversink Tunnel
South Fallsburg, New York
This 1123-foot long tunnel was completed in 1886 by the New York, Ontario and Western (O&W) Railway. More than 200 feet of brick arching and stone bench walls were added to the north entrance from 1889 to 1897. Over the years, locomotive exhaust deteriorated the mortar, presenting hazards from both falling bricks as well as ice accumulation. Iron plates were added over the brick lining in 1930. Although several plates have collapsed (as pictured), the tunnel is open from end-to-end and could be used as part of an extended rail-trail project.
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Read Moreoriginally known as Neversink Tunnel
South Fallsburg, New York
This 1123-foot long tunnel was completed in 1886 by the New York, Ontario and Western (O&W) Railway. More than 200 feet of brick arching and stone bench walls were added to the north entrance from 1889 to 1897. Over the years, locomotive exhaust deteriorated the mortar, presenting hazards from both falling bricks as well as ice accumulation. Iron plates were added over the brick lining in 1930. Although several plates have collapsed (as pictured), the tunnel is open from end-to-end and could be used as part of an extended rail-trail project.
Note: This text and accompanying photos are the copyright of Christopher Muller and may not be reproduced in whole or in part on any website, message board, or other medium.
