Historical treasure of the month

Published 10:00 pm Friday, October 14, 2016

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Pictured are actual tools used on the grade. The middle item is the tool used to carry a section of railroad track to the ties for attachment with railroad spikes. The left item is the 12-pound spike maul used to drive the spikes into the railroad ties. Also pictured is a mangled headlight, which is all that remains of a runaway locomotive that did not make it to the bottom of the steep grade.

Pictured are actual tools used on the grade. The middle item is the tool used to carry a section of railroad track to the ties for attachment with railroad spikes. The left item is the 12-pound spike maul used to drive the spikes into the railroad ties. Also pictured is a mangled headlight, which is all that remains of a runaway locomotive that did not make it to the bottom of the steep grade.

All aboard! The section of railroad between Saluda and Melrose is known as the Saluda Grade. It is the steepest railway grade in the United States. The PCHA Museum has a large railroad display that includes items used in the construction and maintenance of tracks on the grade.

Artifacts will be on display at the Pace General Store during Saluda’s Railroad Day, Oct 22. In addition to these items, interesting railroad displays and artifacts can be enjoyed at the PCHA Museum at 60 Walker St., Columbus.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Individual tours are also available.

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– article submitted by George Comparetto

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