Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad West Penn Bike Trail Blairsville PA

[PittsDick77]

Oh how much things have changed since I've been gone!

[johnboyd7]

i agree with Rahja76.. y dont they just do that?

[theqman1956]

There are places the railroad can't come back--this is one of them--its still here, ust raised up--this trail is underwater some times during the year

[Rahja76]

Why do they do rails to trails? It's better to restore the rails and run steam locomotives on them. It creates more visitors, attractions and revenue

[wrailfan]

@Rahja76 Unfortunately, the costs involved to run a railroad, even a tourist line, are fairly high.

Rails to Trails was created to preserve the original ROW, or Right Of Way the railroad built, for future railroad usage by making a recreational trail. However, once people are accustomed to the trail, they are not pleased when the program is used to benefit a railroad and restore rail traffic.

[tcc187620]

@Rahja76 no,it dont.

[trainman200818]

you did a great job

[septemberbaby10]

Nice!!!! Gave ya five stars!

[murcuryvapor]

cool

[mpochan]

Railfans, it doesn't get any better than this.