Solving the MYSTERY of this ABANDONED Railroad

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[@stevengetz9874]

It was the Pennsylvania Granite Company Quarry. You should get the following book: The Mines and Minerals of Chester County, Pennsylvania by Ronald A. Sloto. It describes all the mines and quarries in that area. Many with old pictures.

[@gordonmiles9995]

Most likely the stone platform was for a water tank. Steam trains needed water periodically throughout their run. The water tank had to be elevated for Gravity filling.

[@Roon3808]

The tracks you found coming off the RR branch west of the bridge over Mine Run were just for a turning wye, used for turning the steam locomotives. I have no idea why they chose the spot they did (requiring 2 more bridges over Mine Run). The wye appears to be out of service by the 1950's.

[@joseleswopes1400]

This always gives me a get away it's 30* and the wind is howling at 40 miles an hour. It blew our ladder down. It's starting to snow and the wind is supposed to go up to 50 MPH soon. Makes you want to stay in side 😎 Here in Albuquerque NM

[@humanipulationnation]

My dogs love that howl, big thanks from central pa

[@alanhykes8777]

The two "railbeds" formed what railroads called a Y. They could turn entire trains around at a Y spur.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

like all trees falling formations Nature is beautiful like d Day u got

[@susanlongb4]

So grateful for these recent videos. My ancestors built the Inn/the Excursion of St. Peter's Village and founded nearby Knauertown when Johann came from Coburg, Germany in 1753..They had mills and Davis Knauer founded the quarry and St. Peter's Village from what I've read

[@kenharbin3440]

Alco the Railroad Dog approves of this video. I enjoyed it also.

[@brookeshaffer4377]

All kinds of interesting history out there✨Thanks👍

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was fabulous, love that stonework. What a great area that is. A really fun hike. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Cliff, a nice hike with some history thrown in, awesome.

[@rumpleforeskin5064]

That is pretty, pretty cool. Shout from west Pa.

[@robinchristmas6448]

I love the winter videos you create. The crunching underfoot, the extended view that exposes things you can't see when the woods turn green. A special experience, too, when the temperature is moderate so you don't have to bear the cold. Thanks for taking us along!

[@kateclark7250]

This was a great explore. You found so many interesting things. Thank you for letting folks tag along.

[@ruthgoebel723]

A very enjoyable video! I love exploring too. Nice finds a long the way.

[@barbkriner2374]

I love watching your videos

[@MarkBrockman1956]

Ok. I’m pretty sure what you were seeing was a turnaround or “Wye” pronounced Why that hey used to turn the train around.

[@lindadonahue9279]

This looks like an area that could take days to fully explore. Extremely interesting, Cliff. Thank you.

[@jalleman61]

All your videos are my hometown .It would be nice if you could find actual vids of times passed by