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Pennsylvania's Once-Abandoned Railroad Is A Now-Thriving 'Dream Highway' Crossing The Entire State

This 565-mile "dream highway" spans from Clarks Summit to New Castle in Pennsylvania and sees 550,000 drivers daily. In 2027 ...

How a depression-era abandoned railroad became America’s most innovative highway

In 1940, drivers lined up for hours to be the first to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which opened at midnight on Oct. 1 ...
The York Dispatch

Railroads helped build Pennsylvania. These train lovers are maintaining the historical tracks.

Pennsylvania's rich railroad history is being preserved by dedicated train enthusiasts and organizations. Numerous museums across the state, both large and small, showcase railroad history and ...
WFMZ-TV

Railroads helped build Pa. These train lovers and museums are maintaining the historical tracks.

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