We will try again this weekend for those who missed the hike on April 23. A group of us will be meeting on Saturday 05-07-05 near Carbondale, PA to explore...
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Dan R.
trevor5email
May 6, 2005 3:17 am
I know of three people who definitely are planning to be there on Saturday to do this hike (RAS, RK, and MP). Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to make...
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Pundt, Leonard
alpundt
May 6, 2005 7:18 pm
I have two question for you or the group: 1. Can someone provide directions to the remains of the Shepherd's Crook? From downtown Carbondale, say. 2. Who is...
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Dan R.
trevor5email
May 6, 2005 9:30 pm
Len, I can describe the location of the Shepherd's Crook, and yes, it's still there to see. I will give you a call. We were going to have a group hike and...
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trevor5email
Aug 24, 2005 2:44 pm
... Hey we will be having a tour of several places in the northern field on, sunday sept 18th. it will be $10 dollars. this has changed since last time since...
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sdj106bouncy
Aug 26, 2005 1:55 am
There is a bunch of planes just south of Altoona for the Altoona portage railroad. I know there used to be coal mines around and above Horseshoe curve....
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Dan R.
trevor5email
Aug 26, 2005 10:33 am
Hi Shane, I would be interested in the area around Lansford. Tell me more about the gravity RR that was there (do you have any map coordinates, or map...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Aug 26, 2005 11:28 pm
Hey Dan I do have maps and images. and I will get them up as soon as possible. The one gravity RR near lansford would probalby be o more than a two hour ...
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trevor5email
Sep 3, 2005 12:25 pm
Unfortunately, I now have to work the weekend of September 17-18 and I can not attend the Northern Field Anthracite Tour. I have to cover for someone else,...
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Pbk123@...
pbk123yadda
Sep 3, 2005 3:54 pm
I recently joined your website email list. My husband and I hope to participate in some of your hikes and tours at a future date. Regards, Susan and Marty...
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Dan R.
trevor5email
Sep 10, 2005 1:46 pm
Some of you might be interested in this upcoming hike in October: http://www.switchbackgravityrr.org/ Mt. Pisgah Switchback HikePlease join the Switchback...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Sep 11, 2005 12:10 am
Hey Dan: At that time of year there are leaves on the trees. Did this hike come up seperste from my suggestion? That is the weekend of the Timonium show....
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Russell Nelson
nelsonrn2
Sep 11, 2005 1:26 am
Hi. I'm trying to make a map of the gravity planes. As far as I know, there is no online map of them. You can use the historic maps at...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Sep 11, 2005 2:48 am
Try using a modern contour map and once you mark ou tthe line over lay it onto a 7.5' map ... ______________________________________________________ Click here...
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Dan R.
trevor5email
Sep 11, 2005 12:14 pm
Hi Shane, this hike is being put on by the Switchback Foundation. It sounded similar to what you suggested. I am guessing they've been working on this for a...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Sep 11, 2005 10:14 pm
HI DAn: the timonium show is a huge trainshow covering many acres. Thats an all day trip for me. they have layouts and tables there. Well worth the trip....
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David Emery
tademery
Sep 14, 2005 1:13 pm
Some gravity-rr related photos here: ...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Sep 26, 2005 12:52 am
hey all ifound out that a gravity rr was built in fairmount park in the early 1800's I will let you know more as soon as i know which shoul d be tomorrow ...
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Russell
rock38
Sep 26, 2005 1:04 am
That would be the inclined plane for the Philadelphia And Columbia Railraod, the railroad part of the Pennsylvania internal improvements that ran between...
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shane jones
sdj106bouncy
Sep 26, 2005 1:06 am
Yeah, thats them. Somewhere just off the Montgomery drive exit of 76 is where it is. The line right there is CP Bellmont ... ...
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derek_brrtt
Dec 12, 2005 3:20 am
Hi All, Can anyone tell me where Plane #9 is thanks Derek...
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derek_brrtt
Dec 12, 2005 3:23 am
Hi All, Can anyone tell me where Plane #9 is thanks Derek...
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rshertza
Dec 14, 2005 11:05 pm
... Derek If you mean the Pa Coal Co Plane 9, its up behind the Holiday Inn in Dunmore Dick S...
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Derek Barrett
derek_brrtt
Dec 15, 2005 4:09 am
Thanks Dick for the information, derek rshertza <rshertza@...> wrote: --- In GravityRailroads@yahoogroups.com, "derek_brrtt" ... Derek If you mean...
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trevor5email
Jan 16, 2006 3:35 am
There will be a few hikes of interest to the Gravity Railroad and Antrhacite History crowds: "Hiking Jane" based out of the YMCA in Dunmore will guide a hike...
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trevor5email
Feb 3, 2006 1:59 am
I found some stuff about gravity RR's in Fairmount Park in Philly that I had not been aware of before this. I will be providing some web addresses, and you...
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planesavekid
Mar 2, 2006 6:15 pm
First time I saw this site. I was wondering if there is any information regarding the engineering of the Ashley Planes, and in particular, the mechanism on...
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iso81shark
Mar 3, 2006 3:26 am
I just looked through my book "Of Pulleys Ropes and Gear". It covers the D&H and the PCC which stopped in Pittston. It has no info from further South. Good...
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iso81shark
Mar 3, 2006 3:32 am
WooHoo, jackpot! http://www.gingerb.com/cnj%20ashley_planes.htm Lots of photos of Barney cars as well. John ... understanding ... to a ... can't ... I ... 81 ...
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Dan R.
trevor5email
Mar 3, 2006 12:16 pm
There will be a hike on the Ashley Planes on Sunday, March 19, led by "hiking Jane" from the Dunmore YMCA: ...
