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A Most Interesting Commute to the Hudson Valley

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Industry Observer

 

Commuting to the Hudson Valley

~ crossing the Moodna Viaduct on Metro North

Mooda Viaduct

The Hudson Valley is an EASY Commute to New York City 

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Living in the Hudson Valley is a great choice. We are 65 miles north of NYC with great options for commuting to all parts of the Hudson Valley. This is but one option to Salisbury Mills, NY servicing Orange County. The train station in Salisbury Mills provides easy access for New Windsor, Cornwall, Blooming Grove, NY. 

This trestle is located in Cornwall, NY and the Viaduct is the highest and longest railroad trestle in the east. It is 193 feet tall, and 3200 feet across. Commuters pass over these rolling hills every day with some amazing views of the valley on their daily commute. the trestle was built in the early 1900 hundreds over a period of five years and completed in 1909. Over 100 years old the architectural integrity remains a testiment to a well designed trestle. The open design is resistant to high winds and little effort has been needed to keep the structure rigid and secure over time.

Metro North doesn't charge extra for views like this, but to get a photo of the trestle it is best to be on land. Any time of day has its advantages, but I truly enjoyed capturing this long exposure this past summer. I was out with a few photographers this summer learning more about long exposure setting. We set up tripods late one night and in the dark I enjoyed a nice summer breeze and  learning about night photography. (Next summer we will be capturing photos of the Milky Way)

The Hudson Valley is anything but boring. The views, the unique this to see and do are a plus when living in a country setting within a short, commuting distanct to New York City. If you are looking to get out of the city and move north, Orange County, NY may be the place for you. Let's set up a search for what we have to offer. Give me a call or send me an email. And if you are truly interesting in learning more about what there is to photograph in the Hudson Valley, I'd be happy to share that too.

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Comments (6)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Janis. An engineering marvel that connects so many daily! Enjoy your day!

Dec 11, 2016 05:30 AM
Janis Borgueta

It certainly is a marvel!! The old technology isn't so bad!

Dec 11, 2016 06:11 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great photo, and like how you pulled it together with real estate in your area.

Dec 11, 2016 05:37 AM
Janis Borgueta

It all comes together if you only think about it as both a consumer and a real estate agent. 

Dec 11, 2016 06:12 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

At over a 1/2mile long that would be a great view in seasons with the colors of fall or even the white of winter.  Especially so if that trestle can get a view of the Hudson River

Dec 11, 2016 05:58 AM
Janis Borgueta

Yes Ed Silva ~ Equally beautiful in the fall. One of many I've snagged along the way. Not near the river though.  


Moodna Viaduct

Dec 11, 2016 06:20 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Janis Borgueta,

Love both the photos! What a wonderful call to action post! I'm sure you will be having buyers respond to this post.

Dec 11, 2016 06:48 AM
Janis Borgueta

Thanks Dorie Dillard 

Dec 11, 2016 12:14 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Janis,

What a lovely shot, the first as well as the little one you included on Ed Silva's comment. 

Dec 11, 2016 05:13 PM
Janis Borgueta

Thanks Ron and Alexandra Seigel although we get some beautiful snow storms (that I'm not fond of), it is a great place to be.

Dec 17, 2016 11:41 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Janis having lived in your part of the world for 4+ years I agree with you and what an awesome photo, Endre

Dec 17, 2016 11:24 AM
Janis Borgueta

I get to live here for a while longer Endre Barath, Jr. but when we retire a location with a bit less snow is on the agenda. I truly don't know where to go that would be this beautiful though. I'm sure we will visit some of these places for fun.

Dec 17, 2016 11:42 AM