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Van Wert in Van Wert County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Penn RR Track Drill

 
 
Penn RR Track Drill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
1. Penn RR Track Drill Marker
Inscription. For attaching wire around each rail which carried a very small electrical charge for operating the signal system
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: CommunicationsRailroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
 
Location. 40° 52.544′ N, 84° 34.926′ W. Marker is in Van Wert, Ohio, in Van Wert County. Marker is on East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 E 3rd St, Van Wert OH 45891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Penn RR Track Gauges (here, next to this marker); Track Inspection Car (here, next to this marker); Town Creek Foot Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Signal Cabinet and Flashers (a few steps from this marker); Caboose (a few steps from this marker); Benches (a few steps from this marker); Signal Cabinet And Flasher (a few steps from this marker); Mile Marker Post (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wert.
 
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Penn RR Track Drill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
2. Penn RR Track Drill Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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