| Here is page 52 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 5." Caption: "Shows boilers which supplied steam for engines to control cables attached to cars for lowering and raising. This plane was located a short distance from the Summit House." Note the steam locomotive poised at the far end of the passageway. |
| Date:
11/14/1952 |
Location:
Cresson, PA Map  |
Views:
95 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: APR: "Allegheny Old Portage Railroad" Illustrations (R) |