Ruined cars abandoned in the generator hall, long after its namesake was scrapped.
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Looking through the an access panel at the hoist room for Shaft No. 3. The cable had long ago been scrapped, along with the motors to drive the pulleys. I still admire the workmanship on the spool’s arching metal shell.
A look down the 1950s foundry building, moments after sunset.
Standing on the ruins of the former sister dock, looking back at the soon-to-be-demolished family member. The pilings I stood on for the shot were those of the Chicago and North Western RR #3 which was dismantled in 1960 and used to be 2,040-feet long.
A window for light and air pokes above the big arch in the hallway. Most of the interior ceilings were broad brick archways.
Just outside of the blast furnace is a series of platforms and catwalks to bring workers to the stoves.
The grain-centric buildings had automatic fire doors.
…a little close for comfort.
The pitch of the roof is more typical for areas with lots of snow—not the border of Ohio and Kentucky. So, I assume this roofline accommodated some equipment inside for trains—note the tracks.
The valley is full of rocky peaks that stand out from the winding creeks, which only truly run after storms. It is a very beautiful place.