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Walking Tour of former Schenectady & Troy Railroad

Location

Cohoes, NY
58 Remsen Street
Cohoes, NY 12047

42.775646 -73.701707

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 24, 2016, 1:00PM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description This walking tour will follow the route of the former Schenectady & Troy Railroad from the site of the "Crescent Station" at Loudon and Fonda Roads in Colonie south to Alexander Street in Cohoes, a distance of approximately 3.25 miles. As we walk the route, we will discuss the passenger stations, industrial sidings, grade crossings and bridges at various stops along the tour. We will also look at railroad artifacts along the route, which will help tell the story of the railroad. We will discuss the origins of the railroad in 1841, its inclusion in the New York Central System in 1853, the Penn Central in 1968, and its eventual abandonment in 1977 after the creation of Conrail. Organization Hosting the Event Spindle City Historic Society Phone Number 518-237-5618

Additional Information

The former Schenectady & Troy Railroad is a paved bike path on a gently descending grade through Cohoes, NY and is part of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail. Tour will meet at Cohoes Visitor Center, 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes and carpool/vanpool to the starting point at "Crescent Station" at Fonda Road and US Route 9/Loudon Road in Colonie. End point is at Alexander Street in Cohoes, with carpool/vanpool back to Visitor Center.
Additional Equipment Required: Participants should wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots, and bring water to drink. Wear clothing appropriate to the weather on the day of the tour.

Event Duration (hours): 2.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Not suitable for children under age 10.
Length (miles): 3.25
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail in Cohoes is accessable, but the Spindle City Historic Society does not have the capability to transport wheelchairs from the Visitor's Center to trail start and from the trail end back to the Visitor's Center.
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