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The Horizontal Sheave

The Horizontal Sheave

The spoked metal wheel is the horizontal sheave. There are fiber ropes suspended above the machinery, as well as wrapping around the wheels. Engine House No. 6 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Machinery
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, engine, engine house, fiber rope, gallitzin, horizontal sheave, pennsylvania, sheave, spoked metal wheel, steam-powered engine
Photo Location: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Pennsylvania
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 11/25/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 40°27'22.18"N 78°33'01.88"W
Picture Number: 15801