A change of venue, Mt. Beacon Incline Railway. (Videos)

Originally posted on our original site 11/17/2012. Enjoy, share.

A change of venue, Mt. Beacon Incline Railway.

Posted on 11, 17, 12 by boudicabpi

A little glimpse into the past.

Mt. Beacon Incline Railway History PDF

Mount Beacon Incline Railway – 1902

Uploaded by mjcolarusso on Jul 24, 2009

Visit http://www.inclinerailway.org to learn more about the non-profit society dedicated to restoring the Mount Beacon Incline Railway in Beacon, New York.

Mount Beacon Incline Railway – 1946

Uploaded by mjcolarusso on Aug 20, 2010

Visit http://www.inclinerailway.org to learn more about the non-profit society dedicated to restoring the Mount Beacon Incline Railway in Beacon, New York. This video is courtesy of Ron Wallace and RonRail Pictures. It is excerpted from RonRail’s “Empire State Trolleys.” The film is also courtesy of the National Railroad Historical Society (NRHS), North Jersey Chapter. The footage was shot by Mr. Al Cramer, a distinguished early member of that chapter.

Mount Beacon Incline Railway – 1974 Part I

Uploaded by mjcolarusso on Mar 21, 2010

Visit http://www.inclinerailway.org to learn more about the non-profit society dedicated to restoring the Mount Beacon Incline Railway in Beacon, New York. This video is courtesy of Michael P. Metz.

Mount Beacon Incline Railway – 1974 Part II

Uploaded by mjcolarusso on Mar 21, 2010

Visit http://www.inclinerailway.org to learn more about the non-profit society dedicated to restoring the Mount Beacon Incline Railway in Beacon, New York. This video is courtesy of Michael P. Metz.

Hike Mount Beacon Park, Beacon, Hudson Valley, VISIT vortex

Uploaded by VISITvortex on Sep 23, 2010

http://www.visitvortex.com From the parking area an old road leads to the remains of the station house, where passengers used to board the Mount Beacon Incline Railway. The trail starts with a stairway containing an observation deck that offers the first views over the valley. The trail continues switchbacking up the steep slopes. A spur to the right leads to a second observation deck built by volunteers. Atop the summit are the remains of the incline railway’s wheelhouse, including impressive remnants of the original machinery. Passing the foundations of the Beaconcrest Hotel and Casino (in reality a dance hall), the trail leads to spectacular views of the City of Beacon, the Hudson Valley, and the Hudson Highlands. Driving Directions: The parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon.