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A Rusted Cast Iron Chair Attached to a Stone Sleeper

A Rusted Cast Iron Chair Attached to a Stone Sleeper

This sandstone block was a “sleeper” stone. The rusted metal is part of a cast-iron “chair,” which was anchored to the stone. Railroad tracks were seated in the chairs.
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Railroad Tracks
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, gallitzin, pennsylvania, railroad track chairs, railroad tracks, rusted cast-iron, rusted rail, sleeper stones, summit level
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°27'26.33"N 78°32'57.61"W
Picture Number: 15844