The Roundhouse
142: Allegheny Portage Railroad
Released: Mar 28, 2024
Why were canal boats being hauled by train over mountains? Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope provides an overview of the Allegheny Portage Railroad of Pennsylvania and how the National Park Service has worked to preserve what remains.
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What is an underrated technological marvel in railroading?
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