Received the following via email. More of a bird watcher's story than a railroad story, but it does involve a very impressive railroad bridge. After reading the "birdblog," check the pictures of the bridge.
Despite their blatant exhibitionist behavior on a privately-owned structure stretching 5,092.68 feet above the Ohio River, I don't believe these fowl have run afoul of CSX Transportation's Police Special Agents. May there be many more generations descended from these two.
Peregrine drama in Beaver County, Published by Kate St. John 'Peregrines'
http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/03/22/peregrine-drama-in-beaver-county/
Oh, and it is a mighty spectacular bridge on which to nest and raise a brood, now made all the more interesting to us humans by the presence of these magnificent birds of prey. This pair has found a cozy condominium with a terrific view (although peregrines certainly aren't lacking in their 'easy access' to terrific views!). What a great place for a 'nest cam'!
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/displayPhoto.pl?path=/pnp/habshaer/pa/pa3700/pa3716/photos&topImages=361924pr.jpg&topLinks=361924pv.jpg,361924pu.tif&title=HAER%20PA,4-BEAV,1-2&displayProfile=0
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=271228&nseq=59
