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The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona is pictured in the 1960s. Today, the building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy photo Fewer Pennsylvanians ...
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Why Are Train Tracks Built on Rocks?
Train tracks may be a seemingly simple innovation, but that means that each component plays a critical role. The rails themselves guide the train, the wooden ties anchor the rails and distribute the ...
The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona, pictured in the 1960s. Today, this building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy of the Railroaders Memorial ...
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