Exploring Off Limits Area (formerly) Plus Rail History

[@JPVideos81]

What was your favorite part of this exploration? The bridge, the water, the landscape? Whatever it is, I'm glad you decided to come along for it.

[@markchilson]

All of the above!!

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

@@markchilson .......Same here ....Oh, and the inch worm !

[@michelemcguire8995]

The water❤,the inch worm was cute ❤

[@christinereed3337]

I loved it all🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂💙!

[@dtslord]

I really enjoyed the different views of the bridge, from above and below.

[@pilkojr]

🙂 smiley face because I always watch your videos till the end. Would miss a second. Thank You for your videos. From 🇳🇿

[@JPVideos81]

I appreciate you watching the entire adventure

[@mimig5357]

😊 Beautiful place! Great adventure! Loved the underwater footage!! My stomach got queasy when you walked out on the bridge!! Too high for me!! Stay safe!!

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@paulbergen9114]

A very interesting tour and plenty of rock formations. The steel work on the bridge has that look like it was realigned when it went down to one track but I really love that little walkway area by the abutments. I would say the water is fairly clean and then I heard you mention Avoca and that was the site of a fairly large tie treating plant that had a 24" ga rail operation. In fact when the Granville WI Moss American Plant shut down in 1976 they shipped a 10-ton locomotive there. Here almost 50 years later creosote still occasionally bubbles out of the ground and goes down a creek marked caution skin burning hazard

[@redlinemando]

Great explore & interesting area!!!! Love the underwater video as well!!!! I used to jump off of some dangerous places into water, but I could NEVER see myself jumping off of that bridge. Too small of a margin for error & once your feet leave the ground, there's not much you can do to change how & where you're gonna land. There's a flipside to what you said about the person who did the graffiti on that ledge. Either they needed a U-Haul to carry their cajones..............or a teaspoon to carry their brains!!!! Thanks again for bringing us along for another explore!!!! 😀

[@JPVideos81]

😅

[@Steve-ow4jt]

I absolutely loved the entire video, but my favorite part was definitely the landscape. What a beautiful, oasis of nature, amidst so much surrounding hustle and bustle. Of course the train Bridge was awesome as well. I love to see trains, especially old steam engines, but there is just something special about being surrounded by the beauty of nature. Will be looking forward to seeing you in the next video. Until then stay safe and God bless. 😊 Steve in Oklahoma

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@Kimberly-dt4ko]

I really enjoyed your walk along the creek and the underwater video. A lot of interesting information on the location. As you were walking out on the trestle, I was getting nervous just watching you. I would never walk on that. I can't believe people actually jump off there. Thanks for sharing this interesting location.😀

[@alexandria8255]

Awesome as always Jay! thanks...I could not watch the trestle views., I am afraid of open heights. ☺☺

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for all that you do for us JPVideos 💙 The transition from the underwater camera to the view of your feet on the rock was awesome! I rewinded it three times 😄

[@JPVideos81]

Haha thanks. I liked how it turned out too.

[@terryciavola5962]

I really enjoyed this video very much. Interesting history, beautiful flow of water, nice scenery. Plus part of Erie railroad. Love the underwater footage. TYFS! 👍🥰

[@Figgatella]

Yes Jay that was another bridge that was there, I’m pretty sure. Great video!👍

[@VickyGeib-cg5tf]

I can't wait to see number 4 video

[@703am]

really enjoyed the whole area, it does fascinate me on how trees can grow out of rock like that, I have to give you credit on facing your fears of heights take care JP and looking forward to the next adventure.😀

[@JPVideos81]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bryandraughn9830]

Cool place.

[@BruceGordon925]

The music video, is the best part.

[@allenpedrick6502]

Thank You for another outstanding adventure.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@tericampbell570]

Another great interesting video. I always watch to the end 😊

[@KrawnKam]

According to DCNR there are some strips of land downstream from the RR bridge that are actually state forest.

[@keithmiller3120]

💙😃 very cool place thanks J

[@NikkiLace311]

That was really interesting. Thanks for sharing 😊💙

[@GEAUXUNA]

lol the little inch worm. You did say come along with me lol. Great video and that water is nothing i can tangle with. I'll dip my toes in it.

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@randygyulay5114]

Did you get a new camera? The intro shots are awesome in their clarity and texture.

[@yourphoenixcat]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SueBobChicVid]

I like seeing how things change over time. I wonder if the space for a second rail track was in the original design but never utilized. 😀

[@dayvwoodruff-higgins6238]

Nice Trout.

[@davidotto7666]

Hey bud I don't blame you I'd be scared to walk across the river bridge and those sides or nothing and I hate being up high so I know exactly how you feel you got more balls than I got cuz I won't even go near it LOL God bless you have a blessed day

[@belindahopkins7875]

Pack it in pack it out!

[@jamesalinio5277]

Too many entitled idiots who don't care about the trash that they leave behind, including human waste

[@MEL2theJ]

No doubt! 💪

[@deborahberklite5380]

Blue Heart 😊

[@walterlangston4484]

There is a bridge about 20 or 30 mint drive from my house 200 feet hi and still active to this day but most trains go by at night on that line

[@JPVideos81]

Must be quite the sight

[@jacobpoucher]

Next video "i faced my fears crossing this bridge"

[@donnasilver940]

Even strippen pits can do that.I heard of a few people that lost there lives.

[@jamesdaley3873]

😊

[@steveswhirld]

love the vids ,you should bring a garbage bag with you and pickup some

[@JPVideos81]

I will do that if I return in the spring or summer

[@steveswhirld]

@@JPVideos81 far out !!!!,i dont make videos but i always bring a garbage bag when i explore,just in case .

[@MEL2theJ]

@@steveswhirld I do the same 💪

[@katlyons9444]

Hi Jay. 😊

[@JPVideos81]

Hello 😊

[@markszawlowski867]

😊🤘

[@ethanlazowski1849]

BLACK BRIDGEE

[@MrGeorgeyf]

😀

[@kevinballuff1164]

I'm wondering if there was a dam there at one time

[@half-a-man8182]

🙂

[@donnasilver940]

Did anyone ever drown there ?

[@BRIANDER100]

you should have walked in the center of the tracks

[@coldblue9mm]

Well, first of all you never go out onto a railroad bridge or trestle on a line that still has traffic. Even if that is only once or twice a month. Railroads are very unsafe. But I agree with your assessment that walking between the rails would be a lot safer than out on the ends of those bridge timbers with ice on them. I put a comment on here explaining how unsafe it is to trespass on railroad property, but it apparently fell on deaf ears, so I deleted it. I had 40 years in the railroad industry, so I have quite a bit of experience on the subject. I was relieved when JP decided to get off this bridge. There were no safe places to be if a train came. Even if he laid down on the outside of the track, there's a good chance he'd be hit by parts of the railcars and end up on the rocks or the water. And no longer be alive.

[@dtslord]

😊

[@craftsman123456]

🙂

[@pamled6436]

😃

[@elizabethroth9489]

😀

[@markchilson]

The concrete roadway was the old rout 502. It got rerouted when the turnpike came through. There was also a wall to the left of the creek looking upstream.

[@JPVideos81]

That makes more sense. Thanks for that info!

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

I'm not for closing off areas to the public but that spot needs to be marked very clearly and articles put out in the news to parents about this spot because that undercurrent if not a miscalculated jump is gonna kill someone.

[@anthraciteproductions4732]

That’s the Erie Railroad I think

[@Brian19616465]

Man,been watching for a few years now and just want to say it's awesome seeing you overcome your fear of heights. There was a time when you didn't even want to get nowhere close to the edge. Now I was lookin like he's over it. Dude Good stuff

[@JPVideos81]

Definitely not over my fear, just have learned how to work with it.

[@patsysaco6155]

JP my husband and I love your videos. We especially liked the still photo of the train bridge and the waterfall. We would love to have a copy of that, if possible, for my husband's train setup area. If it's possible, please contact us. Thank you. Loyal fans in NW Ohio.

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks that was a beautiful place I enjoyed watching

[@tammymellertphoto]

I have to agree that water needs to be snorkeled when its warmer out. Great video!! 💙💙💙 P.S. there is no way I could walk across that bridge lol

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@dorabort6622]

I loved the video! You on the bridge scared me as though I was on the bridge! 😊 I also enjoy your snap shots.

[@sharonwright4429]

Awesome video... pictures could be on a postcard.. absolutely beautiful...😊

[@petemaxwell8046]

😀 I got jittery watching you on that bridge Jay! Fascinating area.

[@dianacanales2526]

Beautiful underwater footage! I loved seeing the fallen leaves floating & swimming gently about. Some areas of strong, swirly currents would make swimming risky. Really interesting place! Rock formations seem like nature's sculptures. Glad you didn't see any snakes, Jay! Thanks for bringing us along!😊💙

[@JPVideos81]

Snake free time of year so I was happy about that.

[@MikeOrkid]

To everyone reading this that enjoys hiking/exploring in nature, please take your trash with you. If you can bring it, you can take it with you. We only get one planet, let's try a little harder.

[@garymessina1609]

Great adventurous video I couldn't walk out on that bridge either great video thanks Jay

[@sarabert63]

😱🙂🏊‍♀Thanks for the tour, as it is somewhere I can no longer go to as I am no longer surefooted enough to trek to.

[@salgal861]

😊 love the underwater footage.

[@cynthiacleaver9742]

Loved the water and rocks!! I’m so glad you acknowledge your weaknesses, I think I would have had to jump right off the trail!! But it was all beautiful!! 💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💙🙃😀🙃

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@paulaleckey1968]

🙂Beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing!

[@larrykoroush6995]

Very beautiful river/trestle. It's sad people leave their garbage. Do you know when the railroad bridge was put in. The river near me has the swirling water (undertows) people have drowned from it holding them under. Excellent video😊

[@donb.1426]

Absolutely fantastic video! Thanks!

[@rfd06]

😶 it's nice seeing the old railrad relics and seeing the nature around

[@Joe.M]

😊 Good video, Jay👍🏻👍

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

Beautiful soothing sounds of rushing water combined with the Scenery = Relaxation 😊 Thank You!

[@sonplusone7059]

Loved it. Beautiful view from up on the tracks. Chris would have a problem with going close to the edge too, I have to do all that lol. I would never jump off the bridge though. It’s like jumping out of a perfectly good plane, I’d never do it. 🤗😀

[@JPVideos81]

A few years ago I wouldn't even of thought about stepping out onto it. I'm glad my mind still lets me know what my limits are.

[@StantonsJourneys]

It's definitely an area where you would relax with all the craziness around. I like the railroad bridge and definitely look very deep at that one point. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@milesandhikes]

Very cool swimming hole! I think it would probably be a good spot to do some underwater metal detecting. Don’t blame you for not walking that bridge, I couldn’t do it either, much less jump off it 😱

[@JPVideos81]

I'm betting there's a treasure or two to be found in those waters. Maybe we'll find out in the warmer months.

[@milesandhikes]

@@JPVideos81 fingers crossed 🤞

[@Spencer02]

I remember seeing the past videos of that train bridge, i couldn't walk on it. Im scared of heights. I love the under water scenes, beautiful nature. All the leaves on the ground. Excellent video JP 👍👍👍 i seen a fish to, deep water

[@SR-zi6eo]

Enjoyed it all; I’d be scared walking up on that bridge also! Thank you for taking us; much appreciated 🌝…….🌝

[@robertmanley7556]

I love the under water footage .....wow a chance to see something like that so cool !! This video was GREAT so pretty there awesome old train bridge ....pictures at the end where wonderful !! 👍👍👍Great video as always !!

[@Figgatella]

Some snakes take advantage of warm weather through the winter especially if it’s a warm winter.

[@JPVideos81]

I was glad I didn't come across any

[@stevenlennaman2073]

There was a cave where I grew up where water ran out of the cave and ran into a hole about 8 feet from where the cave opened. People would go there and fuck it up. A few friends and I went in AFTER it was cut off from the outside world. We went in with Trash bags and tried to clean up what the (Ass Holes) lefts behind. We gathered many Black trash bags of stuff before we left.

[@TheShowgirl25]

Live 4 ever - die young, it says on the wall. Makes no sense to me. I don't suppose you know what kind of rock it is, by the river. Must be soft, if people can carve their names into it. I have never seen a wild snake in my life. I am 66 years old. What you call ties, we call sleepers in the UK. Great underwater footage. The fish were interesting and I have also never seen an inchworm. Super video. 🥰

[@dixiecup3928]

Beautiful area. Amazing how deep the water is there. Incredible!

[@M_ondo]

Im probably not afraid of heights but id never walk on that decrepit bridge. I believe it should be torn down no doubt a money issue

[@niceladyshell978]

😱 omg that was scary on the bridge glad you turn back 😃😃 Another great video ty Erie Lackawanna brings back memories 😊😁

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Well now. This was so fun!! Wonder what you'd find if you did a snorkel with a metal detector when the water is warmer near the calmer parts south of the bridge- or did some magnet fishing there 🤔 Always love the underwater shots!! 😊❤

[@JPVideos81]

I may have to dust off my underwater metal detector in the warmer months to see what's down there. Even if I find nothing, it will be a great place to cool off.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

@@JPVideos81 😁 sounds good! That should be really interesting!

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

😊

[@PatrickL-n4x]

It is s nice place to see and maybe next year we can go clean up the trash that was left behind my son lives right there

[@sandramckenzie902]

I enjoyed both the bride and the water , is it safe to swim in and drink from? I also loved the history about the area 👍wonderful,thank you 👍👍keep up the good work it's very educational. I love anything that I think is absolutely fascinating 👍 Thanks for letting me see places I have never been!!! Marvelous 👍👏👌💙

[@JPVideos81]

Definitely safe enough to swim and fish, but I wouldn't drink without filtering.

[@judifoster8]

LOL...the Uhaul😂 Nope to that bridge. Beautiful spot. If you go back to try the rope swing, bring a new rope and somebody that can put it up.😀

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@cuffeteaghlach5617]

Please don't feel obligated to do something that you're not comfortable with. I served in the military for 32 years and have never been comfortable with heights😊. Great content. Please continue to publish.

[@glennsmith3303]

I could not even walk out on the concrete part of the abutment. Those dozen or so ties you walked out- I could not do that, actually, most could not. Great vid, thanks. BTW, I was following along on the maps and terrain maps.., is there any area up there that does NOT have coal mine traces.., holy crap.

[@JPVideos81]

Nearly the entire valley between Scranton & Wilkes-Barre was all mining operations.

[@darlenegood4101]

😀What a really cool place to explore and to just hang out and relax.

[@arletaspangler5937]

😂

[@scpittman5769]

Another amazeing video video of nature at its finest

[@palyba1]

What a beautiful place! I can see why everyone wants to go there. Shame some had to ruin it. It looked so very deep to me a couple times. I know you're going back , just please bring someone with you? Thank you for going and sharing! Loved it! 😁💙😁💙

[@mtgcardzandreview2756]

It still amazes me how some of the higher spaces on bridges, etc. get graffiti when there's no easy way to get to the space. Unless you bring a ladder, setup scaffolding, or trust a harness and ropes to swing out on and do the work.

[@JPVideos81]

That always amazes me too

[@rhondafletcher1835]

Always watch to the end. Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along! 🙂

[@JPVideos81]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@russelltrupia4479]

You need to stay off that bridge, you had me worried. Great adventure and some very interesting info.👍👍

[@gregdiamond6023]

I look forward to your videos J. You make that scenery so inviting. It just comes to to life. I watch other similar channels and don’t get the same feelinğ. Your stills just jump out at you. They’re so colorful and vivid.

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you for saying that. I try to bring out the best of these locations and make you feel included.

[@njlauren]

Hmm I initially thought this was abandoned track but the rail heads aren't rusty and the wood is in good shape. Places like this are pretty amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

That place is beautiful and the history awesome thanks ❤

[@musiclighthouse1913]

crazy how deep that gets!

[@WednesdayMorgendorffer]

Great video!😀

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks! 😀

[@paulatatar3288]

What a beautiful location

[@sherrieh2062]

Super cool! 😊

[@JPVideos81]

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