Gallitzin Tunnel
Abandoned
Gallitzin, PA
Northermost of three bores under Tunnel Hill, Gallitzin, PA
Photo
Gallitzin Tunnel
Abandoned Gallitzin tunnel on left in photo. Allegheny Tunnel on the right.
Photo taken by Curtis Lee in July 2005
Map
Coordinates:
+40.48138, -78.5497640°28'53" N, 78°32'59" W
Quadrangle map:Cresson
Description
Gallitzin Tunnel was begun by the Pennsylvania RR in 1902 and completed in 1904. Lenght of bore: 3612 ft. Highest elevation: 2167 ft. Current owner is Norfolk Southern RR.
Update Log
- August 24, 2010: Added by Curtis Lee
Sources
- Curtis Lee - clee47ford [at] yahoo [dot] com
- Wikipedia