Here is an article headlined "Stationary Engines and Railroad Iron for Sale" that was published originally in the 24 March 1853 issue of Ebensburg's "Mountain Sentinel." Partial Quotation: "Five Stationary Engines, with Boilers, at Planes Nos. 1,2, and 3, on the Allegheny Portage Railroad, are now for sale." Send bids to Mr. Timothy Ives, Superintendent of New Road to Avoid Inclined Planes, A.P.R.R. Source: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. |