Hell Gate Bridge

Hell Gate Bridge

By Brian Schmidt | October 1, 2021

| Last updated on August 7, 2025


Electric locomotive brings passenger train around curving bridge

Hell Gate Bridge

Having just crossed the 1,017-foot Hell Gate Bridge, Penn Central GG1 4913 begins the long descent to ground level with a Boston-bound Amtrak train in February 1973. Diesels will take over at New Haven. Victor Hand photo

Share this article