Shepaug Valley Railroad - Washington, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member chrissyml
N 41° 36.180 W 073° 20.160
18T E 638664 N 4607036
A train tunnel in a nature preserve
Waymark Code: WM13TEZ
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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This tunnel is in the Steep Rock Preserve in Washington, CT. This trail was once part of the Shepaug Valley Railroad. The line shut down and now the railroad is a trail through this preserve. The tunnel looms ominously, especially if you're not expecting it! Once you get right up to it, you almost immediately can see light peeking in from the other side.

Here is one account of walking through the tunnel: (visit link)
Construction: Natural - No lining

Condition: Good

Rail Status: No

Current status: Recreation Path

Original Use: Passenger Train

Tunnel Length: 235.00

Suggested Parking Area: N 41° 37.301 W 073° 19.481

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Website: [Web Link]

Date Built: 1871

Date Abandoned: 1948

The "Other End": Not Listed
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