Dear group, Here is the link to a new post on the human story of constructing the former A&S branch, part of the PRR's fabled Low Grade. Enjoy!
Mike Froio
http://michaelfroio.com/blog/2016/4/12/the-cost-of-labor
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File comment: An excavation crew pauses with a rail mounted steam shovel that appears to be down for repairs. Steam shovels and air powered drills were initially utilized to excavate the right of way in Manor township as well as the deep cuts along the line to the east. Kline Collection, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, PMHC KlineNeg-002866-pub copy.jpg [ 172.75 KiB | Viewed 3252 times ] |