"Allegheny Portage Railroad," c. 1846         
Here is a postal card entitled "Allegheny Portage Railroad" that's published and distributed by the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad connected the eastern and western divisions of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal together with a 36-mile inclined railroad system between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown. Watercolor by Philip J. Hoffmann (1889-1973)." Luxury travel featuring two wooden coaches and three sweating mules!
Date: 1/1/1900 Location: Duncansville, PA   Map Show Duncansville on a rail map Views: 28 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Allegheny Portage Railroad," c. 1846
Picture Categories: Bridge,Passenger This picture is part of album:  APR: "Allegheny Portage Railroad" ~ 1997
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