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Built on land from the Conway family farm, this railroad yard began operation in April 1887 under the ownership of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The yards extended more than four miles in length and had 100 tracks. By 1957, holding 5000 cars, it was the largest automated yard in the world.
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Conway, Pennsylvania · United States
