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Railroad Operations in and Around Wiconisco, 1890

A map drawn to show the railroad system in and around Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. around 1890.

A key was provided:

1. Short Mountain Breaker

2. Timber Bank (Supply House)

3. Coal Yard to Provide Coal for Wiconisco Residents

4. Mule Stables

5. Briquette Plant

6. Washery

7. Weigh Scales & Loading Ramp

8. Franklin Breaker

9. Inclined Plane Railroad

10. Coal Car of Soft Coal from the Train Engines

11. Workmen’s Tool Shed

12. Ash Pit

13. Sand for Locomotive Traction

14. Reading Railroad Station

15. Reading Railroad Turntable

To enlarge map, clock on it.

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This map was published in a history of Wiconisco.  For further information contact Lykens and Wiconisco Historical Society.

Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.

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