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| Address 110 Federal Park Road Gallitzin, PA 16641 (814)886-6150 The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona. Today's park covers 1249 acres. The main unit contains the Summit Level Visitor Center, the historic Lemon House, Engine House #6 Exhibit Shelter, the Skew Arch Bridge, picnic area and hiking trails. The Staple Bend Tunnel unit is located approximately 4 miles east of Johnstown, PA. Remains of railroad built 1831-1834 to link east and west divisions of the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal. Cars were pulled up ten inclined planes by ropes powered by steam engines. Horses or locomotives pulled the cars over the level stretches of the 36-mile route across the Alleghenies from Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. The Skew Arch Bridge, an engine house exhibit, and the Lemon House, a historic tavern, help tell the story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. A visitor center (daily; closed December 25) has exhibits and a 20-minute film. There are ranger-led programs (summer, daily) and costumed demonstrations (summer); picnic area (daily), hiking and cross-country trails. |
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