Finding the Annie Bridge - Oddments Vlog 6

Finding the Annie Bridge and exploring an old Nazi camp. Oddments Vlog #6
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The NX bridge is in Kearny AND Newark as it spans the Passaic River which separates both cities. Newark is a far more recognized city. That is why I have listed as Newark NJ and not Kearny NJ. I understand where I was walking was Kearny.
Still exploring New Jersey - I explore the abandoned train bridge that Annie climbs located in Newark New Jersey. Also, I go up in the woods to explore Federal Hill, an old 1930s German Camp which apparently turned out to be a Nazi camp! Camp Bergwald
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[@MobileInstinct]

Hey everyone, thanks for checking this my video, hope you love it. Let me know what you think!

[@brianlynch649]

Mobile Instinct I love your work your a brill explorer, what's next?

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks Brian, I have some abandoned stuff on the way and then leaving for a 3 month road trip!

[@iloveny0971]

could a tourist without a car get there ?

[@iloveny0971]

The Annie bridge that is

[@christophermiel]

I've seen a couple of your videos now, and I think you're way too naive. At this trip you went alone on a rotten bridge and left your phone in your car?! At the other location, you needed some tape and basic medical equipment and sure you did'nt had any. Dude, at some point on your future exlorations, something eventually will happen to you.

[@kurtmuller6750]

You are a brave soul for walking out on that bridge. You could not pay me enough money to walk out on that thing!

[@slainteron4027]

Pretty amazing on how fast Mother Nature reclaims her stuff

[@MobileInstinct]

Agreed, crazy to think this will all be gone in time

[@3TennTactical]

Kearney, NJ born and raised. i was there with my family along with a very large crowd of onlookers the night of filming. I had no idea what was happening at 8 years old and now i bring my family to the spot even thou i live an hour away. My wife laughs at me for it being my only claim to fame.

[@aod6string]

Kearny is the town's official spelling. Not sure why everyone who is "from there" adds the e

[@davidmparker1]

@@aod6stringwas about to say the same

[@lisaess]

That bridge brought back sooooo many memories x x

[@Chickadeevee]

I would have loved to see that bridge when it was working. While you were walking around on it, I was holding my breath. It looks so rusted and unstable. Great location, though. I grew up watching Annie. Besides Dirty Dancing, these are my fave videos you have made. Keep up the excellent exploring! 👍

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks Vee, the bridge was a little sketchy but I had to check it out! haha

[@Chickadeevee]

Mobile Instinct Sketchy is right! 😂

[@GlynRobinson]

Great find, Chris! I love old bridges!!

[@IcelanderUSer]

Wow you probably caked (picked) a stunning day to visit that bridge. I work in Newark and see that river everyday. I can see that bridge from my office and never have i been there. Cool. Old rail bridge that became useless after conrail.

[@scopex2749]

When you go exploring you need to carry a ‘go pack’ with all the essentials you should have! I am ex Air Force and never go urbexing without my ‘SURVIVAL’ pack. First Aid kit, flash lights LOTS, spare batteries, phone charger, water, goggles, gloves, proper respirator breathing mask, (as some areas may have as asbestos or just STINK!) STAY SAFE, PLAY SAFE PLEASE CHRIS ! 👍🏻 this applies to ALL explorers please STAY SAFE!

[@joec5134]

Hi, I enjoyed your video, but the base of the bridge is in Kearny NJ. The bridge was last used by Conrail in 1976 I use to go to grammar school right near the bridge and watch it it go up and down all day in 72-75. I climbed the bridge in 1981 .

[@MobileInstinct]

Joe C The NX bridge is in Kearny and Newark as it spans the Passaic River which separates both cities. Newark is a far more recognized city and possibly easier for some to understsnd where it is in the state. Thanks for the comment.

[@devonnewest7990]

Chris great & dizzying vid! Hey next time you are in the NJ area, please do Oddments on 'Shades of Death Road' (and Ghost Lake, Fairy Hole, Lenape Lane...) in Warren County, and 'Clinton Road' in West Milford :-)

[@MarksKicksOnRoute66]

Blood, sweat and tears literally. Sorry for the injury. Great video as always Chris.

[@Jhihmoac]

I was born in North Jersey (Paterson) and lived in the area around the Passaic River until the early/mid 70s... Even then when both the bridge and freight line were still occasionally used by the Erie Lackawana Railtoad, the NX was usually more in the raised position than down, as that particular line only served a few factories until the last of them ceased operations in 1976... After that, the line service was discontinued by its new owner Conrail (later CSX), and the bridge was shut down and locked in its current open position...

[@markp1260]

The bridge is actually called "NX Draw" built by the Erie RR in 1922. Last train to cross the bridge was a Conrail freight in 1977. I remember seeing it from RT. 21 on the other side of the Passaic River. The bridge was actually operable back when the movie was filmed. It was later welded in the raised position later in the 1980's .

[@lidsman2221]

I just found your channel last night and I am loving your videos. The Annie movie is one of my favorites and I have always wondered where the bridge was and if it was still working obviously it's not. I was reading online that the bridge was opened in 1922 so it is very old. It said that for the movie the bridge was painted black and the rails were painted silver just for the movie. Since then no maintenance has been done. (Obviously)

[@mayraespinosa6743]

Los lugares abandonados son ventanas que te llenan de bellos recuerdos, gracias por compartir. El antes y después que realizas con las imágenes es maravilloso, saludos desde Cancún

[@patmccamy4126]

Be careful out there! That bridge looks pretty iffy! Pat

[@starkconplays]

Another great video from a great KZbinr! Keep them coming!

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks homie

[@vintage_85]

Did anyone else notice the El Cantante Hector Lavoe name on the bridge to the right of where he was climbing i wonder if Hector Lavoe wrote that on there for those of you who don't know Hector Lavoe is a Legend in Spanish Music

[@grassstaggers8560]

wonderful vlog, just watched a few of your earlier pieces too. Keep up the good work!

[@MobileInstinct]

Hey thanks! I'm glad you like them! Definitely more coming

[@dannydougin3925]

But you do know Aileen Quinn did not climb very far up the real bridge. They had a 2 story replica in California on a soundstage.

[@journeywithjay]

that bridge is incredible I wonder what the height is. it's really shocking that no trail back to it. the well was awesome too. I hope your hand is healing up nice

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks man, yeah its healing up well!

[@organrick]

Apparently, no one put one in. I read somewhere yesterday, that the current (I should say most recent) railroad gave up ownership in 2002, or something like that, and hasn’t had any maintenance since Annie was filmed. I can’t seem to find anything where it says a height for the bridge. I wonder if that’s why it’s still there (the Annie connection), or there is another reason (on the National Register of Historic Places, or something similar.)

[@ccov89]

That camp is insane. Crazy history.

[@joedonohoe108]

You're in Kearny, Newark is across the passaic river.

[@zachross8081]

a long time ago trains use this old bridge in 70's and 60's

[@josemolina7069]

Is it legal to go in there? Just wondering so I can explore it myself.

[@maryarocho6527]

Amazing

[@OliviaMelville-t2w]

the bridge actually closed in 1977 then they were making annie so the used the nx bride for a scene of annie climbing it i would be scared

[@Radi0activeBen]

This would have been a cool place to get some drone shots.

[@ravenel2]

That is scary as anything. Honestly, many kids in the 20th century would be used to playing in dangerous, forbidden and/or abandoned places like that. But young people in the 21st century are more used to indoor technology than things like balance, judging when wood is rotten or not, and would probably get themselves hurt or killed a lot sooner. Or maybe it’s the opposite-they would be so unnerved by a place like that that they wouldn’t do anything risky and just leave. It’s a different world.

[@roboe420]

I was one of those kids that would climb this in the 90s...Harrison raised.

[@Warhawk76]

Great video as always. Liked and subbed. Might I suggest that if you are going to wander the back woods alone that you bring at least a minimal first aid kit with you. We don't want to see you get hurt, but its bound to happen. Please just be prepared.

[@wacoachrusso]

So the area you were in us kearny (which you stated you knew) but it's not a "Sketchy" part at all. Across the river, you might have problems

[@thedoxinator3934]

MI, nice Vlog you really earn you ADSENSE lol

[@chashastings6861]

Enjoying..thanks

[@williamsmoore2566]

Love your stuff in 2019, Leslie Love sent me

[@lindamesa4941]

don't leave your phone in the car silly ! you go to some pretty scary places , what id you fell ! Be safe love your videos ! I am a new subscriber, so I don't know your history, but have you considered doing any drone Video shots some You Tube guys are really getting into that ! ?

[@faheemsaiyed8094]

which is the roller coaster video shown in your intro?

[@Julianneaular]

it’s in kearny nj :) right next to harrison

[@jerseydemon4134]

I like your videos, I do very similar stuff only I don't film it, now I kind of want to start filming my adventures

[@Defender-Guy]

It would be cool to go up there & get the rocks moved so the door could be opened!

[@rickyalvarado5064]

Holy cow! Wow yes!

[@williamdietrich6747]

That bridge is in Harrison and Kearny New Jersey

[@narihadialamsyah4853]

You can look a location oliver! 1968 movie?

[@betsysmith4475]

This bridge is a Strauss heel trunnion bascule bridge invented by Joseph B Strauss and was built in 1922!

[@lv2flip24]

do u not worry about bugs and spiders and snakes wandering in the woods? and poison ivy?

[@trigger6131]

Dave hughes sent me you got a new sub

[@MobileInstinct]

Hey Betty, welcome and thank you!

[@lv2flip24]

do u travel alone or go with someone?

[@jakubl6372]

You should explore the tunnel near by hockey feild in Kearny there is a tunnel nearby

[@southern_warrior607]

How old is the bridge

[@thekingofdimes724]

That’s in Nerwark New Jersey

[@Julianneaular]

harrison

[@bethlamont3973]

Question... What is your current video?

[@marco7323]

Do the orphanige

[@organrick]

The bridge closed in 1977.

[@Troy_Marcantel]

3:56😂😂😂😂😂, idk why I thought that was funny 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joedonohoe108]

There used to be a trail..

[@600joe]

You left your phone in the car. Too bad the car won’t be there when you get back. Yeah, you better whisper.

[@carlwest2752]

Did Aileen Quinn actually climb that bridge all the way to the top or was a stunt double used?

[@DazzleDust32]

It was a male stunt double, apparently. If you look closely at 'Annie's' legs in the distance shots, you can see the chunky thighs of a man rather than those of a little girl.

[@TheTurkaderr]

@@DazzleDust32 As an actor in the biz, I can tell you that most films would never risk the safety of a star or lead actor in a shot they can easily shoot with a double. If you watch that scene closely, you'll notice a lot of shots of all of the actors from behind. More than likely Carol Burnett and Tim Curry also weren't the ones running up onto the bridge since they would have had to run across those railroad ties and all of those things and risk injury so they more than likely have body doubles who never turn around to give away their identity. All of the shots you do see of their faces are more than likely on another set somewhere else or away from the bridge where they wouldn't be injured, or they would have been carried to their spots on the bridge and put in place for the shot. I always find it interesting when there are shots of actors from behind in films running somewhere or walking down roads for long stretches, most people have no idea it's usually a body since the studio would never waste a big actors time on a shot they can get with a body double for cheaper.This includes most scenes where actors are seen driving down the road from a distance, it's more than likely never them at all.

[@zachross8081]

this old train bridge is 101 years old

[@LisaRosado-y5c]

Fun fact in the movie they used a stuntman to climb the actual bridge

[@scopex2749]

Why didnt you climb to the top? Thats been standing like 100 years it wouldnt fall down! You drove all that way Chris 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kathrynkat6221]

The bridge is not in Newark, it's in Kearny.

[@MobileInstinct]

Kathryn Kat The NX bridge is in Kearny and Newark as it spans the Passaic River which separates both cities. Newark is a far more recognized city. Thanks for the comment.

[@Anthony96961]

My dad climbs that bridge

[@ThatBeRuben]

:)

[@Epicmango7]

Oh cool. That bridge doesn't look stable. Why hasn't been taken down or replaced?

[@MobileInstinct]

Not sure. Its been there a long time though!

[@vincentm.7462]

EpicMango it used to be lowered for trains that line doesn't run anymore. It's close to my house my grandfather took pictures of it for me when I was young because he knew I enjoyed the movie. The bridge is on the border of Newark and Kearny,NJ

[@mulligansmayhem]

EpicMango I'm from area more likely laziness

[@timdaugherty5921]

be glad the railroad police did not see you do this

[@ottanked111]

Lmao it's not a hard bridge to find. It's in Kearny

[@BubbleWrapss]

This is in Kearny NJ and the bridge and rails have been abandoned for many years. Only a dumb ass would go climbing on a unsafe structure

[@ChakatNightspark]

Should always always carry Medical Supplies. Rubbing Alcohol, bandaids, and other stuff for more serious things.

[@grimreaperscreed5938]

Someone should try and move the rocks to get into the cave..

[@zachross8081]

The bridge is actually called "NX Draw" built by the Erie RR in 1922. Last train to cross the bridge was a Conrail freight in 1977. I remember seeing it from RT. 21 on the other side of the Passaic River. The bridge was actually operable back when the movie was filmed. It was later welded in the raised position later in the 1980's

[@zachross8081]

How old is the bridge