| Here is page 49 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "The west end of the New Portage Tunnel at Gallitzin [~ completed in 1855 by the State of Pennsylvania for its New Portage Railroad line ~] is shown as it looked in 1970. It is used for eastbound traffic." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "These are the twin bores of the main line tunnels at Gallitzin. The first [~ the Allegheny Tunnel on the right ~] was built in 1854 and the second [~ the Gallitzin Tunnel on the left ~] in 1905." |
| Date:
8/29/1976 |
Location:
Gallitzin, PA Map  |
Views:
23 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Tunnel,Winter |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Shafer ~> "Power To Burn" ~ 1976 (R) |