Hometown Viaduct High Bridge
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interesting place, bridge
Originally built by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The rail line appears to be offset, which was done intentionally by the CNJ to add a second track if future traffic warranted it. The extra traffic never materialized and the bridge stayed single tracked. Now used by the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, it's a popular spot to slow excursion trains for passengers to enjoy the view.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 40°49'51"N 76°0'16"W
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- Hazle Township 14 km
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- Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania 22 km
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- Butler Township 30 km
- Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 37 km
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