Kinzua Bridge, built in 1882, was at the time of its construction
the highest railroad bridge in the world. It was rebuilt in 1900 to be able to
stand heavier trains. This magnificient structure spans the Kinzua Creek Valley
2,053 feet and stands 301 feet high. It is believed that still today, it remains the
second highest railroad viaduct in the United States, and fourth highest in the
world. Train excursions were common in the early history with the last excursion
to the bridge running on June 21, 1959. On August 16, 1963, Governor William W.
Scranton signed a bill authorizing the establishment of Kinzua Bridge State Park,
preserving this landmark. In 1977, Kinzua Bridge was placed on the National Register
of Historic Places and in 1982 was designated as a national Historic Civil Engineering
Landmark.
The only train over the Kinzua Bridge. A special journey into
yesterday, this enchanting steam and diesel railroad is an exciting and marvelous
adventure meandering 96 miles in the awesome peaks and valleys of the Allegheny
National Forrest and to the Kinzua Bridge.
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