The P&WV Hi-Line

PWV101 · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9: 59 am Post subject: Union Pacific on the WLE

At Bruceton there are 2 new Union Pacific 6 axle GE engines #7277 and 7794 idling away on the WE siding near the station and grade crossing. Waiting for what? No one there, but obviously waiting for somthing. Perhaps an update later.

tcwright973 · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

PWV101

Exactly how do you get to this interchange at Bruceton. I live in the North Hills and would like to see this trackage.

Thanks,
Tom

CuriousGeorge · Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 50 Location: Monongahela, PA

Tom,

It's not terribly difficult to find, just a little out of the way.

Take Rt 51 south from the Liberty Tubes. About 2 miles before Century 3 mall, you'll make an exit right onto Lebanon Church Rd.

Follow past Sheetz gas station, go up a big hill past Jefferson Memorial on your left. When you start coming down the hill, stay in the left lane. You'll pass under a P&WV tressel. At the 2nd light, make a left. There's an 'Exotic Dancers' club towards your left.

Follow straight, but stay in the left lane. At the stop sign, the road will go from 4 lanes to two. Continue to follow until you reach the AVR tracks. Make an immediate left, go under the P&WV and you'll see the interchange.

There are more roundabout ways of finding it, but that's going the be the easiest if you aren't familiar with the area.

Dan

tcwright973 · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Dan,

I am familar with the first couple of directions, and the remainder should be fairly easy due to your good directions. Look forward to seeing this for myself someday. I really wanted to see that big hopper exchange with AVR. Next time maybe.

Thanks again,
Tom

Guest · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9: 31 pm Post subject:

Thank you so much for the photos. I grew up in Castle Shannon and now live in Virginia so I really enjoy seeing them. When I enjoy watching the W&LE. Just wish it was as busy as when I was a kid in the 60's and early 70's. Thanks again.
Castle Tom