The Allegheny Portage Railroad | Retracing History Episode 18

The Allegheny Mountains was the first natural test the United States had to attempt to tame in order to expand. While there are many famed routes over the range; Horseshoe Curve, The Lincoln Highway, there was a relatively short lived crossing that is quite unique in design & use. Follow along as we walk the preserved grounds of a inclined railway meant for canal boats. The Allegheny Portage Railroad.
Skew Arch Bridge:
• Skew Arch Bridge
How They Built The Railroad:
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[@nedharrisjr2991]

Excellent, fascinating video. Great job with the narrative too.

[@mikehenderson7006]

Actually enjoyed your narration at Fort Ligonier.

[@littlehand7677]

I think that the canal building of Pennsylvania is a forgotten part of our state history. It's unfortunate so little remains, it's almost impossible to visualize what it was like.

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

Outstanding! I do enjoy my history.