| Wye Switches. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property at the "Wye Switches" (aka "New Portage Junction") in Duncansville, Pennsylvania during the Summer of 1963. Shown here is the signal located at the northern leg of the Wye. The track to the left leads to the New Portage Branch Line, the track to the right leads to the Hollidaysburg Yards, while the track beyond leads to the PRR main line in Altoona. Note the train coming from Altoona. It is traveling on what was the PRR's original main line from Altoona to its connection with the Allegheny Portage Railroad from 1850 until 1854. After the Horseshoe Curve was completed and the present main line was opened in 1854, the PRR bought the Pennsylvania Canal-New Portage Railroad package from the State ~ but abandoned both of them in 1857. |
| Date:
8/15/1963 |
Location:
Duncansville, PA Map  |
Views:
336 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Signal,Track |
This picture is part of album: PRR: The "Wye Switches" ~ 1960-1965 |