About Tunnel No. 7 (Panhandle Line)
Tunnel No. 7 is an abandoned railroad tunnel located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Panhandle Line in eastern Ohio.
History
Constructed between 1849 and 1853 by the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, Tunnel No. 6 formed part of the early westward expansion from the Ohio River at Steubenville. The tunnel remained in service under successor companies, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, until the mid-20th century.
Between 1949 and 1950, the Pennsylvania Railroad undertook a major improvement project along the Panhandle Line between Dennison and Steubenville. The work was intended to increase vertical clearances to accommodate larger loads and to complete double-tracking along the route. As part of these upgrades, Tunnel No. 7 was bypassed and abandoned.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Tunnel — Bored |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Stone |
| Tunnel Lining | Brick Stone |
| Bores | 1 |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
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