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Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Tucked away in the woods off of PA 61 near Mount Carmel is the old Shamokin & Mount Carmel Electric Railway's Green Hill Carbarn. The railway ceased operation in the 1930's, but this building has been used by descendants of the railway continuously, most recently King Coal Tours. After the recent legal action against the owner, it is for sale. Anyone want a Carbarn?
I thought this sign on PA 61 heading southbound toward the south end of town was very appropriate! When it rains, the water hitting the very hot ground creates steam that creates visibility issues.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
There were a lot of Silent Hill references (the movie and video game were based off of Centralia) seen along the old PA 61.
Pennsylvania Route 890 is a 9-mile (14 km) long state highway located in Northumberland county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 225 in Zerbe Twp. The northern terminus is at PA 61 in Upper Augusta Twp.
Here is the main reason on why this section of PA 61 was by-passed. The heat from the underground mine fire caused the road to buckle.
Here is the main reason on why this section of PA 61 was by-passed. The heat from the underground mine fire caused the road to buckle.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
A view of some homemade signs at the intersection of Locust Street (PA 61) and South Street. The bottom sign points toward South Street, where much of the smoke from the mines can be seen.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Here is the main reason on why this section of PA 61 was by-passed. The heat from the underground mine fire caused the road to buckle.
Penises (I'm not sure how you'd pluralize the word "penis," and I sure hope to not have to do it again) anyone? Ryan and I counted more than 100 penis drawings on the old section of PA 61.
The south end of the abandoned PA 61 in Centralia, PA. That white sign warning of the underground mine fire has since been taken down. (photo taken May 2, 2004)
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
A view of the abandoned PA 61 (referred to as Pennsylvania 61 Destroyed on Google Maps) looking south, just after its north end.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Cracks and fissures along the old State Route 61 in Centralia. The pressure of the coal fire below causes the roadway to warp, buckle, and fracture.
Here is the main reason on why this section of PA 61 was by-passed. The heat from the underground mine fire caused the road to buckle.
Now looking north, at the north end of the abandoned PA 61. the large pile of dirt seen here is to prevent cars from traveling onto here.
Tucked away in the woods off of PA 61 near Mount Carmel is the old Shamokin & Mount Carmel Electric Railway's Green Hill Carbarn. The railway ceased operation in the 1930's, but this building has been used by descendants of the railway continuously, most recently King Coal Tours. After the recent legal action against the owner, it is for sale. Anyone want a Carbarn?
Southbound PA 61 leading to Ashland at the bottom of the hill. Even with this scary sign posted I have seen tourists out walking this hill.