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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 

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.

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Abandoned (318)
Built 1902 (811)
Built during 1900s (9,444)
Cambria County, Pennsylvania (57)
Pennsylvania (4,369)
Railroad (1,971)
Railroad facility (183)

Update Log 

  • August 24, 2010: Added by Curtis Lee

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Sources 

  • Curtis Lee - clee47ford [at] yahoo [dot] com
  • Wikipedia

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