I and two of my friends crossed it in the early 80's. You had to step on the railroad ties because there was nothing between them and you could easily slip at least one leg through. One of my two friends almost panicked and swore he kept hearing a train coming but we made it across without incident. Dumb college aged kids doing dumb stuff.
Back in the 1970s and 80s there used to be a small shack about 50 yards east from the center of the trestle near the creek that was supposed to be where the 'sheep man' or 'goat man' resided. There used to be a very strange farm further up Pope lick road, the address was 2112, it was called 'The Four Winds' named after the four winds that were held back by the four angels of the apocolypse. The farm was located on Pope Lick road near I-64 but on the south side of the interstate. The house and buildings were all painted red and had black roofs and the fence around it was black as well. At the enterance to the farm were many signs, all hand painted, warning 'trespassers will be persecuted' ect. It was a very creepy place back then, but always a good area to bring a date! It had been thought that is was a place for satanic worship or witchcraft practiced in the area. I had also heard from a man in my old neighborhood who was an arrow head collector that a very old indian village was found west of the trestle area in the late 1960s. It was dug and most of what was found was taken to a museum downtown, but he was able to find arrowheads all along that creek after they had finished their dig. That area is rich in creepy dept. I think the trestle walk was started as a dare by J-Town and Fern Creek H.S. students, back then the train traffic was more frequent, and it was always to be done after dark. In the winter, when all the leaves are down and you look South and a train is approaching, there is a rail crossing with lights that flash. I believe that the legend of the Goatman's eyes glaring red was actually that crossing lights seen in the distance before a train was heard. I used to run around in that area as a teenager and 20 something and grew up in the Hikes Point area. Before they finished building the Gene Snyder Freeway that area was very country in setting. My how it has changed. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them!
You can read all the web page articles about it things, but it just doesn't compare to hearing from someone who knows about a topic first hand. Thank you for sharing! Also, thanks for the words of encouragement. It's good to know when someone else likes my videos :)
Reagan L. No not really, I know the old owners name was chester, don’t know his last name but he passed away a few years ago and his wife moved to Florida so it has new owners or renters or something. But I’ve never really looked into the history.
Yep! Wanted a closer look at the track, it's so much longer and narrower than I imagined, and certainly does look abandoned, very creepy. Doesn't even look safe for Trains!!! 😳
That was very creepy and had me sitting straight up. I'm glad you did not sustain any injuries from that nerve shattering fall. I enjoyed this film very much. Thanks for the background information and history. Stay safe.
Hello, what brought me here is I was looking for the answer, "When was the Trestle built?". You said in the 1920's but according to the Parklands website: Train Trestle - Built in the late 1800s, the train trestle near Fisherville, rises 90 feet above Pope Lick, a tributary to Floyds Fork of which the second park is named. The Louisville Loop goes right under the trestle before reaching Taylorsville Rd. and it’s an area full of lore and superstition. Many stories and even some short films have asserted that the Pope Lick Monster, a half-man, half-goat lives on this trestle operated by the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Many people claim to have seen the monster, and maybe you will too as you walk or ride along the Loop in Pope Lick Park! I subscribed to your channel because I love history. Thanks.
Hi Timmy O'Flaherty, I had trouble finding a build date back when I made this video. One website I found estimated around the 1920's, but it looks like it's actually much older from the info that you found. I will put a note in the video description. Thanks for pointing this out to me and thank you for subscribing :)
Yea you can obviously see its no where to walk besides on the actual track or jump to your death so why would ppl wait I forgot common sense aint to common
@@Itsnoahscott did not watch the whole thing....only watched a couple minutes. Maybe I was trying to give it a chance. Maybe I am nature enough to do that..so LMAO that
I mean no offense to the guy but he only has 950 subscribers this video is from a while ago so probable less when comment but what to you expect this ain't no tuck in Marvel movie trailer or some shot like that high quality movie production shit.
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I and two of my friends crossed it in the early 80's. You had to step on the railroad ties because there was nothing between them and you could easily slip at least one leg through. One of my two friends almost panicked and swore he kept hearing a train coming but we made it across without incident. Dumb college aged kids doing dumb stuff.
Back in the 1970s and 80s there used to be a small shack about 50 yards east from the center of the trestle near the creek that was supposed to be where the 'sheep man' or 'goat man' resided. There used to be a very strange farm further up Pope lick road, the address was 2112, it was called 'The Four Winds' named after the four winds that were held back by the four angels of the apocolypse. The farm was located on Pope Lick road near I-64 but on the south side of the interstate. The house and buildings were all painted red and had black roofs and the fence around it was black as well. At the enterance to the farm were many signs, all hand painted, warning 'trespassers will be persecuted' ect. It was a very creepy place back then, but always a good area to bring a date! It had been thought that is was a place for satanic worship or witchcraft practiced in the area. I had also heard from a man in my old neighborhood who was an arrow head collector that a very old indian village was found west of the trestle area in the late 1960s. It was dug and most of what was found was taken to a museum downtown, but he was able to find arrowheads all along that creek after they had finished their dig.
That area is rich in creepy dept. I think the trestle walk was started as a dare by J-Town and Fern Creek H.S. students, back then the train traffic was more frequent, and it was always to be done after dark. In the winter, when all the leaves are down and you look South and a train is approaching, there is a rail crossing with lights that flash. I believe that the legend of the Goatman's eyes glaring red was actually that crossing lights seen in the distance before a train was heard.
I used to run around in that area as a teenager and 20 something and grew up in the Hikes Point area. Before they finished building the Gene Snyder Freeway that area was very country in setting. My how it has changed. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them!
You can read all the web page articles about it things, but it just doesn't compare to hearing from someone who knows about a topic first hand. Thank you for sharing! Also, thanks for the words of encouragement. It's good to know when someone else likes my videos :)
I live literally right next to that. I fish in the two ponds on that farm👀😂
@@FishnFireworks know any history of the farm?
Reagan L. No not really, I know the old owners name was chester, don’t know his last name but he passed away a few years ago and his wife moved to Florida so it has new owners or renters or something. But I’ve never really looked into the history.
Hey I just looking up Slenderman a while ago, but now I’m very intrigued about the Pope Lick Goat-man and about the Pope Lick Urban Legend.
Whose here because of Mr. Ballen?
Yep! Wanted a closer look at the track, it's so much longer and narrower than I imagined, and certainly does look abandoned, very creepy. Doesn't even look safe for Trains!!! 😳
Yep me too
When I was a kid I would go see and talk to Goatman. He was nice he would always give me goat milk and cookies
I really enjoyed your tour. I always heard about this bridge.
That was very creepy and had me sitting straight up. I'm glad you did not sustain any injuries from that nerve shattering fall. I enjoyed this film very much. Thanks for the background information and history. Stay safe.
My leg has been a bit sore, but no permanent damage :) Just part of the hazards of exploring places like this. Glad you enjoyed it!
Goatman almost trapped himself some dinner there ...
Hello, what brought me here is I was looking for the answer, "When was the Trestle built?". You said in the 1920's but according to the Parklands website:
Train Trestle - Built in the late 1800s, the train trestle near Fisherville, rises 90 feet above Pope Lick, a tributary to Floyds Fork of which the second park is named. The Louisville Loop goes right under the trestle before reaching Taylorsville Rd. and it’s an area full of lore and superstition. Many stories and even some short films have asserted that the Pope Lick Monster, a half-man, half-goat lives on this trestle operated by the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Many people claim to have seen the monster, and maybe you will too as you walk or ride along the Loop in Pope Lick Park!
I subscribed to your channel because I love history. Thanks.
Hi Timmy O'Flaherty, I had trouble finding a build date back when I made this video. One website I found estimated around the 1920's, but it looks like it's actually much older from the info that you found. I will put a note in the video description. Thanks for pointing this out to me and thank you for subscribing :)
I LIVE IN KENTUCKY OH HELL NO
That bridge is incredibly dangerous. Goat man or not, a bridge that high up, that thin is a perfect place for a disaster.
i love 10 mins away
do a part 2 please this is so interesting 🤔 i feal sorry for the parents who have lost there love ones
Love this❤
Okay Kentucky fix the tussle check bridge make it safe for people and trains this young man deserves your subscribe if you view it 😊
0:31 it sounds like there's a scream a woman scream
Animal sounds
It’s the goat man
It's the same girl who screamed while getting murdered during the instrumental break in "Love Rollercoaster" by the Ohio Players
It’s the brakes
i live there so....
there is a broad run park after the brig
What is the 1984 movie you speak of?
Meh dad was 5 when da movie was filmed he was born in 1975
Wow
The heck is that sound at 3:18
jcooper A car lmao
why can’t they build a sidewalk on the side of the trestle
Expensive AF for a broke state
Plus, don't want to encourage people up there
Train tracks in general are dangerous as hell
How do you get onto the train tracks in the first place?
Yea you can obviously see its no where to walk besides on the actual track or jump to your death so why would ppl wait I forgot common sense aint to common
I that noise coming from the train?😧
I've been on the tracks too but trains are falling off of it the monster isn't real
I went here
Walked on train tracks seems like you get hit by a train but whatever
No shit you’ll die anyway you’ll either get hit or fall off
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Brige I meant
goatman there
I live in luisesvill or however you spell it I've been under the brighe
Bailey Fitch You mean Louisville?
Wait.....you LIVE THERE but you don't know how to spell it ? Um.... lol.
Doug Demon Ikr
Boring!
Stephen Mann Then why tf did you watch this video lmao.
@@Itsnoahscott did not watch the whole thing....only watched a couple minutes.
Maybe I was trying to give it a chance.
Maybe I am nature enough to do that..so LMAO that
Stephen Mann Okay well that made 0 sense
I mean no offense to the guy but he only has 950 subscribers this video is from a while ago so probable less when comment but what to you expect this ain't no tuck in Marvel movie trailer or some shot like that high quality movie production shit.
Heard a scream at 0:30
J.boogie 6263 That was The Goat Man.
It's the same girl who screamed while getting murdered during the instrumental break in "Love Rollercoaster" by the Ohio Players