Lackawanna Cut-Off Rehabilitation (Roseville Tunnel) - December 13, 2024

  ALL ABOARD

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For this last update of 2024, you will see that lighting is now
being added inside the tunnel as well as additional electrical conduit.
The roadbed is complete except for the ballast, ties, and track, and the
full length of the tunnel is easily walkable from one portal to the other.

Looking west at Roseville Tunnel.
All heavy construction equipment has
been removed from this portal.

Looking west.  Notice the new electrical
conduits embedded in the concrete
tunnel lining on the left (south side)
of the tunnel.

Looking west

This type of light is being installed
throughout the tunnel, each with its own
electrical conduit access panel.

Looking west

Looking west.  Notice the pristine roadbed,
ready for the ballast, ties, and track.

Looking west

Looking back towards the east portal.
Notice the new electrical conduit on
the left (north side) of the tunnel

Looking back towards the east portal.
Notice the electrical conduit on the south side
of the tunnel is embedded in the concrete
tunnel lining.

Looking west towards Colby Cut

Electrical conduit work running from the base of
the west portal up to the top of the tunnel,
adjacent to Johnson Park.



Looking west along Colby Cut with much
construction equipment ready to be
added to the tunnel.

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Stay tuned for more updates as
the construction/rehab progresses

I hope you enjoyed the views

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
and a Happy & Healthy New Year !!!

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