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Looking up the muddy trail. @johnnybbrigham and myself were heading to the abandoned Mt. Cobb Tunnel. #geocache #geocachecontainer #geocacher #geocaching #gravityrailroad #coalmining #coalcountry #hike #hiker #hiking #outdoors #outdooradventures #adventure #wander #nepa #nepa570 #pennsylvania #lackawannacounty #backpacking #hikingtrail #pennsylvaniahistory #MtCobbTunnel #railroad #railroadtunnel #coalminehistory #lightattheendofthetunnel #subterranean #underground (at Dunmore Reservoir Number Three) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8_mpon6ed/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11pzuh589v01i

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The American Industrial Revolution was fueled by coal and getting the fuel to the centers of industry relied on canal boats, railroads, and the gravity railroad.  The Gravity Railroad transported coal from the mines in Lackawanna County to the distribution centers in Hawley and Honesdale, where the black shiny rocks were transferred to canal boats and rail cars for transportation to New York City.  This transportation network was the lifeblood of early industry.  It also started the Amusement Park industry as people climbed into the gravity rail cars for the thrill of rushing down the mountain side.  It didn't take long for someone to realize the entertainment value of the gravity railroad and the American roller coaster was born. Thank you for watching!  Share with your friends, PLEASE subscribe to our channel, like this video, and we welcome your comments on the show.  Please share with your friends!

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The view from inside the abandoned Mt. Cobb Tunnel. Part of the Pennsylvania Coal Companies Gravity Railroad. This was used to transport coal down the mountain from 1850 to 1885. The tunnel is approximately 800' long. #geocache #geocachecontainer #geocacher #geocaching #gravityrailroad #coalmining #coalcountry #hike #hiker #hiking #outdoors #outdooradventures #adventure #wander #nepa #nepa570 #pennsylvania #lackawannacounty #backpacking #hikingtrail #pennsylvaniahistory #MtCobbTunnel #railroad #railroadtunnel #coalminehistory #lightattheendofthetunnel #subterranean #underground (at Dunmore Reservoir Number Three) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq55krKHPEJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oawp6yhkykyy

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The view from inside the abandoned Mt. Cobb Tunnel. Part of the Pennsylvania Coal Companies Gravity Railroad. This was used to transport coal down the mountain from 1850 to 1885. The tunnel is approximately 800' long. #geocache #geocachecontainer #geocacher #geocaching #gravityrailroad #coalmining #coalcountry #hike #hiker #hiking #outdoors #outdooradventures #adventure #wander #nepa #nepa570 #pennsylvania #lackawannacounty #backpacking #hikingtrail #pennsylvaniahistory #MtCobbTunnel #railroad #railroadtunnel #coalminehistory #lightattheendofthetunnel (at Dunmore Reservoir Number Three) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq55NQEHEs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ji7icyjsbb2s

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This is the entryway into the now abandoned Mt. Cobb Tunnel. Part of the Pennsylvania Coal Companies Gravity Railroad. This was used to transport coal down the mountain from 1850 to 1885. The tunnel is approximately 800' long. After very deep water stopped us from entering from the opposing side, we walked up and over to the side shown here where we were able to gain entry. #geocache #geocachecontainer #geocacher #geocaching #gravityrailroad #coalmining #coalcountry #hike #hiker #hiking #outdoors #outdooradventures #adventure #wander #nepa #nepa570 #pennsylvania #lackawannacounty #backpacking #hikingtrail #pennsylvaniahistory #MtCobbTunnel #railroad #railroadtunnel #coalminehistory (at Dunmore Reservoir Number Three) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq542efHjwq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13uu940wmf4xf

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This is the entryway into the now abandoned Mt. Cobb Tunnel. Part of the Pennsylvania Coal Companies Gravity Railroad. This was used to transport coal down the mountain from 1850 to 1885. The tunnel is approximately 800' long. The water leading to the entry was almost two feed deep in spots. We walked up and over to the other side where we were able to gain entry. #geocache #geocachecontainer #geocacher #geocaching #gravityrailroad #coalmining #coalcountry #hike #hiker #hiking #outdoors #outdooradventures #adventure #wander #nepa #nepa570 #pennsylvania #lackawannacounty #backpacking #hikingtrail #pennsylvaniahistory #MtCobbTunnel #railroad #railroadtunnel #coalminehistory (at Dunmore Reservoir Number Three) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq54EdBHoah/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wek7pbj81fif