Gallitzin Tunnels Pennsylvania Railroad

The steep incline of the Allegheny Mountains was only half way resolved by the Horseshoe Curve. The Pennsylvania Railroad companies still needed to blasted out the Gallitzin Tunnels under the Gallitzin Mountain. The Gallitzin Tunnels is one of the highest and longest tunnels in Pennsylvania. The Gallitzin Tunnels are so important to Pennsylvania that in times of war they have been guarded by American troops. The first tunnel was opened in 1851 and is known as the Portage Tunnel. The second tunnel was opened in February 15, 1854 is 3,612 ft long at an elevation of 2,167 ft and is known as the Allegheny Tunnel. The third tunnel was begun in 1902 and opened in 1904 and is known as the Gallitzin Tunnel. The admissions to Gallitzin Tunnel park is free. It is is good tourist attraction by only worth about an hour of your day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the view.

 

 

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