| Wye Switches. Here is an original photo that I took at the "Wye Switches" (aka "New Portage Junction") in Duncansville, Pennsylvania in the Summer of 1963. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's signal located at the northern leg of the Wye. The track to the left leads to the New Portage Branch line, the track to the right leads to the Hollidaysburg Yards, while the track beyond leads to the PRR's main line in Altoona. Note the train coming from Altoona. It's traveling on what was once the PRR's original mainline from Altoona to its connection with the Allegheny New Portage Railroad (i.e., 1850-1854). After the Horseshoe Curve was completed and the present mainline was opened in 1854, the PRR bought the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal-New Portage Railroad package from the State ~ but abandoned both by 1857. |
| Date:
8/15/1963 |
Location:
Duncansville, PA Map  |
Views:
405 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Signal,Track |
This picture is part of album: PRR: The "Wye Switches" ~ 1960-1965 (R) |