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A Rusty Rail Secured in Stone Sleepers

A Rusty Rail Secured in Stone Sleepers

This is a single, rusty, metal rail. It is likely part of a pair. The rail has been anchored in a stone block. The stone block is called a “sleeper.”
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Railroad Tracks
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, anchor stones, gallitzin, pennsylvania, railroad track, rusty rail, sleeper stones
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: 15836