On March 25th 2006, NYSME members went on a trip hosted by noted rail historian Bob Mohowski. Stops on the trip included a visit to the Maybrook Yards, Campbell Hall, and the Poughkeepsie Bridge.
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New York Society of
Model Engineers
Trips and Activities
Poughkeepsie Bridge and Maybrook Yard Trip
On March 25th 2006, NYSME members went on a trip hosted by noted rail historian Bob Mohowski. Stops on the trip included a visit to the Maybrook Yards, Campbell Hall, and the Poughkeepsie Bridge.
The exterior of the Maybrook Museum
Historian Bob Mohowski speaks to members of the NYSME about the Maybrook Yard
Local historian Doug Barberio was also on hand to describe the operations of the Maybrook Yard
NYSME member Jeff Burek listens intently to the history of Maybrook
The Maybrook Railroad Museum's pictures and exhibits illustrated what was a one of largest most busiest yards on the east coast.
The Maybrook Yard at one time featured railroads like the New Haven, Erie, L&HR, and the O&W
NYSME members Andy Brusgard (l.) and Rich Martin mug for the photographer.
The highlight of the trip was the New Haven's Poughkeepsie Bridge over the Hudson River.
The cantilever bridge connected the New Haven from New England to the western via Maybrook
On this day there were no trains to be seen at the long abandoned bridge. However we did see USCG Buoy Tender 552 Katherine Walker steaming up the Hudson.
