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Hi all, Welcome to the newsgroup Pennsylvania Gravity Railroads. Discussion on any Gravity or Switchback Railroads is welcome, However, my knowledge is...
Thomas K. Gibson
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Nov 1, 2002
6:44 pm
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I have a few pages of my web site devoted to Gravity RR's in NE PA. I'm definitely not an expert, but I've been trying to provide a place for photos and info...
Clint Chamberlin
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Nov 29, 2002
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Gentlemen: Can anyone help me on the detailed histories of the four cars which operated on the Shohola Gravity RR, which came from the P.C.C., and one (or...
trolleyfare <chuckb@....
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Feb 7, 2003
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Hi Chuck, I recommend you visit the Wayne County Historical Society for detailed information on the "Pioneer Coaches". Two remain in existence, one in Hawley,...
Thomas K. Gibson
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Apr 22, 2003
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I'm trying to trace the PCC Gravity trackage especially around the Scranton / Dunmore areas. I would appreciate some guidance as I am new to the area and find...
Marty Dwyer
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Nov 5, 2003
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... Are there any maps of the gravity railroads online? I haven't been able to find any. If you know generally where the railbed went, you can often follow...
Russell Nelson
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Dec 1, 2003
4:57 pm
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Old maps of the gravity railroads can be found at http://faculty.ycp.edu/~tgibson/pictures/RailRoads These files are large and will take a while to download. ...
Thomas K. Gibson
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Dec 1, 2003
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Greetings, railfriends! Having been invited to introduce myself as a new member of your group, please allow me to do so: I am interested in all aspects of...
DOCTOR REYNOLDS
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May 12, 2004
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This is a revised cross post on the Ashley Planes and related information... The answer to this cross-posted question has many angles, all of which require...
Thomas K. Gibson
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May 12, 2004
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I am pleased to see Bill has joined this fine list too; I'm sure he won't mind sharing this great post: From: "Bill Weibel" <weib3@...> Date: Thu...
DOCTOR REYNOLDS
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May 14, 2004
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... I saw the gravity planes uphill from Altoona. There was a historic display that showed a braking wedge that rode behind the wheels. If the rope or cable...
Russell Nelson
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May 14, 2004
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Hello, I'm working on a map of the D&H Gravity RR to accompany an article on the Stourbridge Lion anniversary in the upcoming September 2004 Railfan & Railroad...
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Jun 29, 2004
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Go here for all your historic topo map needs: http://historical.maptech.com/...
Russell
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Jun 29, 2004
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... Unfortunately, the gravity railroads are more-or-less pre-history. However, if you have a good idea where the planes went, you can still see them on the...
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Jun 29, 2004
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Ok, let me be a little more specific. The D&H Canal Company Railroad does show on the 1891 Scranton, 1892 Dundaff and 1892 Honesdale topo maps available at...
Russell
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Jun 29, 2004
1:55 pm
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There is a great map producted by E. D. LeRoy in 1982 showing all planes on both the D&H and the PCC Gravity Railroads. You are welcome to view my copy here in...
Thomas K. Gibson
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Jun 29, 2004
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I appreciate all your advice and comments. Thank you! Walt...
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Jun 29, 2004
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I found a great map site for Luzerne County (actually Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties now). It shows all planes on the light and loaded tracks. Go to the...
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Jun 30, 2004
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My last post did have an error in the link. I'll try again: >> http://www.rootsweb/~palackaw/maps/luzerne158.jpg .............Marty Dwyer...... ... As of 9...
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Jun 30, 2004
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Third times's got to be lucky. How I found them. I went to my web site (at bottom) went down to it's bottom and clicked on "Petersberb Cemetery"; clicked of...
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Jun 30, 2004
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Here's the link you were trying to give us Marty: http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/maps/luzerne158b3.jpg Russ...
Russell
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Jun 30, 2004
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Members: I am researching a former gravity railroad at the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary near Kempton Pa. (above Reading). It once transported stone from the top of...
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Jul 16, 2004
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... The only place I can see where such a railroad might be found is right about here: ...
Russell Nelson
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Jul 16, 2004
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Tom, thanks for the tour of the Shohola Glen Switchback Gravity Railroads earlier this past week. Having been "in the field" recently, the gravity RR web...
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Aug 24, 2004
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Hello to Dan and the other members of the group. It was a please exploring the area with all of you. As I have previously answered your question in a separate...
Thomas K. Gibson
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Aug 24, 2004
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I just took the Electric City trolley tour yesterday; it passes through the mile-long Laurel Line tunnel, but I don't know what viaduct you refer to, as the...
Doctor Reynolds
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Aug 27, 2004
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Thanks for your input. I've sort of figured things out a little bit. The old PA Coal Co. Gravity RR went over Moosic Mtn near Mt. Cobb. There is a tunnel up...
Dan R.
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Aug 27, 2004
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I saw a photo of that Moosic Mt. tunnel in a book for sale at the Trolley Museum. I am not sure of the tunnel's location. Doc From: "Dan R."...
Doctor Reynolds
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Aug 28, 2004
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Doc, et al: I have not gone into the field yet to check this out myself, (planning to do so in the fall/winter) so please don't blame me if you wind up in...
Dan R.
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Aug 28, 2004
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Hi All, I can add a few bits of information here. There was a trolley line in the area, part of the Scranton Electric Railway, called the Moosic Lake line. It...
Thomas K. Gibson
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