Allegheny Tunnel
Gallitzin, PA
Middle bore of three through Tunnel Hill, Gallitzin PA
Photos
Gallitzan Tunnels
Westbound out of Allegheny Tunnel
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
Constructed by Pennsylvania RR from 1851 to 1854. The tunnel is 3,612 feet long at an elevation of 2,167 feet above sea level. Enlarged and double-tracked in 1995 to allow the passage of double stack container trains. Present owner is Norfolk Southern RR.
Update Log
- August 24, 2010: Added by Curtis Lee
Sources
- Curtis Lee - clee47ford [at] yahoo [dot] com