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The ultimate adventure guide
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Bethlehem Steel was one of America's largest steel producers.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
The Hoover-Mason Trestle gives visitors a close-up view of the Bethlehem Steel plant.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Signs along the HMT describe Bethlehem Steel's history and processes.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Visitors walk past a variety of abandoned equipment.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
The Bethlehem Steel Plant once covered nearly 1800 acres.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Call buttons are placed along the HMT in case of an emergency.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Visitors get a good view of the gigantic 24 or 28.5 feet in diameter flywheels.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
The HMT has both cement walkway and open grate sections to see the tracks below.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
Iron pellets can be seen scattered near the walkway.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/11/2022
One end of the HMT has stairs only. The other end has stairs and an elevator making the HMT accessible.