The Town that Owes its Existence to the First Hump Railyard in America- Youngwood, PA
This small town was once home to the first hump yard in America. The railroad was a lifeline for the region, and was the sole reason for the current town today. This video tells a story about story of forgotten history, involving the creation of this entire area, and the railroad that this region owes its existence to.
Description:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Town History
3:41 - Railroad Development (1867-1881)
5:53 - Railroad Growth (1891-1927)
9:12 - Hump Classification Yard
10:57 - Controversy
12:16 - Current Day
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Great video!! Love the content!
@RegionalTransitEnthusiast
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
Incredible job!!! I can't believe the amount of trackage on those Altoona yard maps. Thank you for all your research and hard work.
@RegionalTransitEnthusiast
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! That means a lot to me, and I am glad that you appreciate my work.