A.C.H. Photos
Hazy, Hot, Humid: History
On a brutally hot and humid morning, southbound CSX coal loads traverse the historic trestle in Weldon, North Carolina. According to bridge hunter and the town of Weldon, the span dates back to 1910, and the earliest date found carved into the girders is "3/18/12", dating back to 1912. Weldon is steeped in railroad history as the former crossroads of many important lines dating back to the civil war. In the foreground is the "loop track" used by the local running out to Roanoke rapids on the former line to Norlina. Whether 1912 or 2022, it's still impressive to stand in Weldon and watch trains soar through town on the impressive historic viaduct.
Hazy, Hot, Humid: History
On a brutally hot and humid morning, southbound CSX coal loads traverse the historic trestle in Weldon, North Carolina. According to bridge hunter and the town of Weldon, the span dates back to 1910, and the earliest date found carved into the girders is "3/18/12", dating back to 1912. Weldon is steeped in railroad history as the former crossroads of many important lines dating back to the civil war. In the foreground is the "loop track" used by the local running out to Roanoke rapids on the former line to Norlina. Whether 1912 or 2022, it's still impressive to stand in Weldon and watch trains soar through town on the impressive historic viaduct.