News Release

Evening on the Summit: Accidents on the Allegheny Portage Railroad

A man hooks train cars up to a hemp rope.

News Release Date: August 2, 2023

Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125

Our next Evening on the Summit is Saturday, August 5 at 8:00 pm in the Visitor Center. This presentation, Accidents on the Allegheny Portage Railroad, is presented by Doug Bosley. 

There were many accidents during the days that the Allegheny Portage Railroad was in operation. This presentation will explore some of those accidents using period accounts from newspapers and what caused them.

Our Evening on the Summit programs are free of charge and no reservations are required!