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After crossing the Monongahela river at Pittsburgh, the line of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway follows the south bank of that stream to its junction with the Alleghany river, and continues along the left shore of the Ohio river for about one mile further to the mouth of Cork run, where it leaves the main valley and ascends, upon a 52 feet grade, to a tunnel in the summit range of the Ohio river hills. This tunnel is known as “Cork Run Tunnel,” and is situated about 4 miles from the Pittsburgh depot. The construction of this railroad, then known as the Pittsburgh & Steubenville Railroad, was commenced as early as 1851, but in consequence of financial embarrassments was abandoned in 1856 in an unfinished condition.
After crossing the Monongahela river at Pittsburgh, the line of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway follows the south bank of that stream to its junction with the Alleghany river, and continues along the left shore of the Ohio river for about one mile further to the mouth of Cork run, where it leaves the main valley and ascends, upon a 52 feet grade, to a tunnel in the summit range of the Ohio river hills. This tunnel is known as “Cork Run Tunnel,” and is situated about 4 miles from the Pittsburgh depot. The construction of this railroad, then known as the Pittsburgh & Steubenville Railroad, was commenced as early as 1851, but in consequence of financial embarrassments was abandoned in 1856 in an unfinished condition.
Enlargement of Cork Run Tunnel
Becker, Max J. (author)
2021-01-01
61877-01-01 pages
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