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Rail photography in the
area is intriguing, combining views of the old train sheds, stairs and
tower with the modern high-platform rail station of today. Amtrak
and Metro-North provide multiple trains throughout the day.
Clearly visible to the north of the station is the Walkway
Over The Hudson, New York State's newest state park. The linear
park was created across the old New Haven Railroad bridge linking New
England railroads with New York State's railroads and beyond. The
century-old steel bridge unfortunately decades
of quiet, the communities of Poughkeepsie on the east side of the Hudson
and Highland on the west created the mile-long Walkway. The park is
open from 7am to sunset daily, parking is readily available on both sides
of the Hudson, as is convenient lodging, food and shopping.
Photography from the bridge itself allows tremendous Amtrak's annual publication New York By Rail is published in Poughkeepsie by Martinelli Slocum Publishing and this all-color magazine contains material on rail travel throughout New York State. Magazine is available on Amtrak's New York State trains and at train stations. Visit their website to download a pdf copy to your home computer. |
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Photography by Tom Trencansky. Email contact for site: publicity@newyorkrailroads.com Updated 11/11/11tt |
The
Poughkeepsie Train Station is a combination of historic and modern
architecture that invites passengers to the city. Amtrak provides
passenger service to all major points in New York State and its nationwide
system. Metro-North Railroad provides commuter train service to and
from New York City along the Hudson, including stops along the way.
The station is a portal to the City of Poughkeepsie, bringing passengers
to the heart of town, only a few blocks from everything. Bus and
taxi service is readily available. Lodging, good food and shopping
nearby. The immediate community surrounding the station is of
special note since there are several restaurants with food and beverage
service to welcome the weary traveler, only a few short steps away.
opportunities as do
many locations along both sides of the Hudson River. In fact, there
is a small city park located just two short blocks that allow photography
of trains on the CSX River Line on the west side of the Hudson, as well as
excellent views of river traffic [see tugboat photo above with train in
background].