The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Pa, United States.
A tour of part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Pennsylvania, United States (nearest city, Altoona, Pa.).
Although short lived, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed through the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania: it operated from 1834 to 1854. This collection of clips shows the remains/reconstructions of this important transport link and in a way a perfect summary of the American spirit of the 19th century.
Useful GPS: (copy & paste into Google maps/earth)
Visitor Center: 40.45840,-078.54908
Skew Arch Bridge: 40.45314, -078.54357 (in the middle of Route 22 highway so be careful)
Site I should have visited but I was only passing though on my way to a Pirates game that evening so ran out of time....: Horseshoe Curve National Historic site which looks superb: 40.49803, -078.48407
Allegheny Portage Railroad Old train Viaduct Near Johnstown Pa
Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed through the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania, United States. It was a series of 10 inclines. Part of National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. It was the old train route between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
Portage Picnic
A short video introducing a very nice, secluded and shaded picnic area at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site along U.S. Highway 22 in Blair County, PA between Altoona and Ebensburg (Cambria County).
The Allegheny Portage Railway
Enjoy this amazing piece of history!
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Steepest Vehicular Railway Incline In The World Portage Pennsylvania Ascent 1018
The Abandoned Railroad Grade to Muleshoe Curve
I take a short hike along the abandoned grade of the New Portage Railroad to Muleshoe Curve in Blair County, PA while explaining the history of the line. The grade, which is part of the Allegheny Portage National Historic Site, was once part of the Pennsylvania Main Line of Public Works, a system of railroads, canals, and inclined plains that connected Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Portage Pa cemetery Feb 23 2018
Skew Arch Bridge
Located near Cresson, PA, this Skew Arch Bridge has a interesting history linked to a unique railroad known as the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Video and photos from visit.
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site At Apple Cider 2014
Apple Cider Craft show this year at Prince Gallitzin State Park....
The Allegheny Portage RR (APRR) voluenteers had a space about the Railroad & you could make a rope.. This shows how to make a small ripe they would of used for pulling cars up/down the Mtns.I got a rope also after this couple did. APRR is near Gallitzin (same exit off US22)
Gallitzin Parade 2004..Halloween
Gallitzin, PA Halloween Parade 2004. ENJOY
Stuck in Portage Pa
Wheelin in the mountains if blue knob pa
Haunted Lemon House Tavern Walkthrough (CRESSON,PA)
WARNING: This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be viewed for any reason other than that. Some of the images in this footage may be offensive to some viewers. I do not recommend exploring any property shown without proper permission. Trespassing is a crime and may result in prison time and or fines. Some of the footage shown may be from third party cameramen or videos that are then edited by me. I'm not a professional filmmaker or explorer and take a lot of risks inside of dangerous places for entertainment. I'm not responsible for any actions YOU the viewer take while exploring abandoned properties and do not condone doing it. I simply do it as a hobby and enjoy sharing the experience with you. Parental discretion is advised.
Alleghany Portage Railroad model 12-29-11
At the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Gallitzin near Altoona, PA. This was a special railroad made to haul canal boats over the Alleghenies from 1833 to 1857. It closed due to a faster all railroad route across the state of PA. This shows how process operated
The Station Inn Cresson Pa. The Gallitzin Tunnels
We caught a NS train coming out of the Gallitzin Tunnel
Winter Storm Harper Aftermath - Cresson, PA - January 20, 2019
Join me as we take a ride through Cresson, PA to see the aftermath of winter storm Harper.
My Home Town Cresson PA (Allegheny Highland )
Cresson Area sits atop the Allegheny Highlands in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It is intersected by Pa route 53 and US Route 22. The area is located between Altoona to the east and Johnstown to the Southwest. The Cresson Area consists of the communities of Cresson Borough, Cresson Township and Sankertown Borough.
Cresson Township is also the birthplace of Admiral Robert E. Peary, the discovery of the North Pole. He was born in 1856.
Cresson is located in eastern Cambria County at 40°27′45″N 78°35′11″W (40.462631, -78.586319)
Date: May 2nd 2015
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Tunnel Hill, PA
As we were driving around freely in Glaitizin, looking for the eastern portal, we acidentally stumbled across the eastern portal's state game land road. After frantically turning on the camera, the reason for the shakiness through most of the video is due to me holding it by hand, and putting my tripod up. But anyways, as a train passes on the main below, a train sits on the Portage Tunnel Slide awaiting permission to continue along..
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Helping a honky out Portage PA 2019
Exploring defunct fantasy forest in gallitzin pa
We explored this abandoned storybook land... gallitzin pa.... what was once a colorful storybook play land....for kids of all ages, to check out just how their favorite nursery rhyme characters lived...now just defunct abandoned memories for those who were lucky enough to enjoy it while it was open ....