Society Overview

MISSION: Restore, operate and maintain the Incline Railway on North Beacon Mountain, in the City of Beacon, New York and the Town of Fishkill, New York.

VISION: The Incline Railway will provide access to the scenic, historic and recreational resources of New York’s Mount Beacon and the Hudson Highlands for people of all abilities.

STRATEGIC GOALS:

Restore an integral piece of American and New York State history;

Ally with others to create a world-class nature park;

Increase access to New York's scenic landscapes for people of all abilities;

Lead in the use of green building practices.

Founded in 1996, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society (MBIRRS) consists of members from across New York State and beyond. We are committed to returning incline railway service to the summit of Mount Beacon, creating a world class nature park for people of all abilities.

MBIRRS is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonsectarian historical society registered with the State of New York and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity. All donations to MBIRRS are tax deductible.

Courtesy Beacon Historical Society

Powerhouse, 1983

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