Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast

Railfaning Around the Bridgeview ~ Steelton PA

The Steelton plant was started in 1867 by the Pennsylvania Steel Corp with three blast furnaces plus a Bessemer mill, and taken over by Bethlehem Steel in 1917. The blast furnaces were closed in 1960, and steel is produced now by melting scrap in electric arc furnaces. Today Cleveland-Cliffs operates the mill which produces steel bars, rods, ingots and most importantly steel rail. These finished products are shipped out by rail.
The Steelton & Highspire Railroad operates in and around the facility using a variety of older, classic EMD switchers. Scrap is brought in by truck and railcar, unloaded; sorted using large electro-magnets; dumped into the melting cradles and hauled in/out from the furnace by specialized multi axle trucks.
East of the plant is the Durabond pipe mill where steel plate is brought in by rail and formed into large pipe sections which are also shipped out by rail. Several small center cab locomotives serve this facility. Most of these activities can be observed and photographed from public property.
Also Norfolk Southern runs a daily local on the Steelton Industrial Branch, which offers some surprisingly scenic industrial locations for photography.
Steelton PA is just one of many different places to railfan in the Harrisburg area of Central PA when staying at The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast . At The Bridgeview you can view trains from all 4 sides of our facility, plus be within a short driving distance to some of the best train watching spots Central Pennsylvania has to offer. It's a railfan's paradise!!
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So what are you waiting for?
Pick up the phone and dial 717-957-2438.
Come experience The Bridgeview!!

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

While the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing strongly reflects the popularity of open wheel dirt track racing so popular throughout the northeast, you can also see a wide variety of race cars from many other forms of racing. These include everything from sprint cars, midgets, and stock cars to motorcycles, Indy cars, NASCAR, drag racing and more! Admission is free, and many great racing memories are relived, from great wins to horrible crashes. It's a great way to see how much the sport has changed, past to present.
After a day at full throttle, cruise on over to The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast for a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The Bridgeview features beautiful views, clean, cozy rooms with in suite baths, free Wifi and a delicious breakfast. More information can be found at our webpage and check out what previous guests have to say at Trip Advisor . Call 717-957-2438 to make the Bridgeview B&B your relaxation destination in Central PA.

Fun at Ski Roundtop

Need a winter escape but don't know where to go? Try some of the local hot spots, or should we say cold spots!! Ski Roundtop offers exciting activities like, tubing, skiing, and snowboarding for all you winter weather lovers. They also offer a sports shop and a great restaurant!!
After a fun filled day on the slopes head back to a warm cozy room at The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast. All of our rooms have private baths with plenty of hot water, High Speed WiFi, and a delicious breakfast to start your day off right!! You will enjoy our "home away from home accommodations," and beautiful country setting surrounded by The Blue Mountains and Susquehanna River. We offer one of the most spectacular views in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley!! See why our guests return again and again. Check the reviews at Trip Advisor . Visit us online for a virtual tour, and call 717-957-2438 to reserve your room!! Make The Bridgeview B&B your Central PA winter getaway destination!

January 10th is National Save the Eagles Day

Each year on January 10th, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth – whether they’re well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. However, poaching, pesticides, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations.
Save the Eagles Day originated in the Village of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, as an effort to save a pair of nesting bald eagles. The pair, fondly named Alice and Al, had nested along Overpeck Creek since at least 2011. When a developer tried to remove the tree the eagles’ nested in, the community and Audubon Society organized Save the Eagles Day on January 10, 2015. As a result, an agreement was made to preserve the area of the land as an eagle park. Alice and Al would continue to live out their days in Ridgefield Park and fly over the residents there.
A great place in Central PA to watch the Eagles is The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The Bridgeview features beautiful views, clean, cozy rooms with in suite baths, free Wifi, tasty breakfast and several eagles that live close by, and visit regularly. More information can be found at our website and check out what previous guests have to say at Trip Advisor . Call 717-957-2438 to make the Bridgeview B&B your relaxation destination in Central PA.