Horse Thief Cave
And here is the view from outside the cavern seen in this post:
This spot was a definite highlight of yesterday's charter on the Middletown and Hummelstown. On the return trip from the Swatara Creek bridge we paused at a spot along the creek less than a mile or so back south here. This is an old limestone cave that according to legend was once used as a hide out by those stealing horses of the flesh and blood variety. I am not certain as to the veracity of that claim but that is the story that the railroad tells along the narrated tourist train journey. What is certain is that this surprisingly large cavern (the ceiling back behind me was at least 20 ft if not higher disappearing into the shadows) is still a draw for teenagers and hoodlums of the modern variety as attested to by the plethora of grafitti and detritus from countless alcohol fueled parties.
This scene was very grown up, but thanks to teamwork and the use of a railroad provided chain saw and a Sully provided hand saw we quickly opened it up to create this unique scene.
To learn more about the railroad and this spectacular day check out the caption with this image: flic.kr/p/2k6EsWu
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania
Saturday November 14, 2020
Horse Thief Cave
And here is the view from outside the cavern seen in this post:
This spot was a definite highlight of yesterday's charter on the Middletown and Hummelstown. On the return trip from the Swatara Creek bridge we paused at a spot along the creek less than a mile or so back south here. This is an old limestone cave that according to legend was once used as a hide out by those stealing horses of the flesh and blood variety. I am not certain as to the veracity of that claim but that is the story that the railroad tells along the narrated tourist train journey. What is certain is that this surprisingly large cavern (the ceiling back behind me was at least 20 ft if not higher disappearing into the shadows) is still a draw for teenagers and hoodlums of the modern variety as attested to by the plethora of grafitti and detritus from countless alcohol fueled parties.
This scene was very grown up, but thanks to teamwork and the use of a railroad provided chain saw and a Sully provided hand saw we quickly opened it up to create this unique scene.
To learn more about the railroad and this spectacular day check out the caption with this image: flic.kr/p/2k6EsWu
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania
Saturday November 14, 2020