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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic SiteCanal Days at Allegheny Portage Railroad
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Frequently Asked Questions
 

How long did it take to travel from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia during the days of the Mainline Canal? ANSWER 3-5 DAYS

How much did a ticket cost? ANSWER 10 DOLLARS
Staple Bend Tunnel West facade  

Did You Know?
In 1843 cars of bacon and whiskey, left overnight in the tunnel, caught fire from a locomotive spark and the whiskey exploded. Staple Bend Tunnel was closed for a couple of days for repair.

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Last Updated: August 02, 2006 at 10:56 EST