I haven't seen it mentioned amidst all the other factors, but I understand the underwater footings of the Beacon-Poughkeepsie bridge are severely eroded and would almost certainly need to be replaced or completely redone, spelled many $$$. This from a presentation I saw at a NYS&W T&HS meeting a while ago. <>< john ><> The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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