I am currently writing an extensive piece on the Cherry Valley Branch as it is now. Through satellite imagery, topographs, landowner permission and cooperative weather, I have managed to cover the line. Along the way I have uncovered surprises as well as more questions. So, for some historical accuracy could someone concur that the following info is correct: Timeline of the branch: 1860 Cherry Valley & Sprakers RR - 1864 CV & Mohawk River RR - 1869 CV, Sharon & Albany RR - 1908 D&H CV Branch - August 17 1956 Last run.
Upon exploring, I came across the dry laid stone abutments of the rumoured timber trestle just east of the CV Spring Water building. With permission from the landowner I set out to find them. Back a few years I heard about this and finally confirmed that it did exist. Judging by the depth of the valley it was between 80 - 100 feet at its tallest and maybe 600 - 1000 ft long. It is hard to judge because of the growth of trees. Aside from a few, most of the abutments are in very good shape with both approaches visible. Does anyone have info on this? I can only guess at its age guessing it was from the original line because the ROW is the CV Water plant's driveway. Thank you to anyone who can shed some info on this line.
-Brian
Upon exploring, I came across the dry laid stone abutments of the rumoured timber trestle just east of the CV Spring Water building. With permission from the landowner I set out to find them. Back a few years I heard about this and finally confirmed that it did exist. Judging by the depth of the valley it was between 80 - 100 feet at its tallest and maybe 600 - 1000 ft long. It is hard to judge because of the growth of trees. Aside from a few, most of the abutments are in very good shape with both approaches visible. Does anyone have info on this? I can only guess at its age guessing it was from the original line because the ROW is the CV Water plant's driveway. Thank you to anyone who can shed some info on this line.
-Brian