I could listen to you "teach" history all day! I love how you take your "class" on an adventure. Keep up the great work!
@Eezyriderr14 жыл бұрын
Right about 38 minutes, that basin is indeed a turn table for a small "Switcher" engine. They were used extensively in those tight spots in the mountains where you wouldn't get a full on locomotive into. H.K. Porter, then later, Davenport and Bachman switchers were use all over in that area. Some of those old steamers were as small as a modern SUV. I love these videos, my friend. I'm not far from where you explore. I'd love to join you on an adventure one day.
@windwalker7634 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reading the headstones. I love old cemeteries.
@tomtransport2 жыл бұрын
Thanks cliff, this had a little of everything, cemetery, railroad, rushing stream, woods, mines, etc. your trips are always informative and entertaining. 7 to 8 wow factor.
@Friskee626 жыл бұрын
Love the longer videos...quite the history in your neck of the woods.
@hdspacechic4 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW & WOW ..YOU are a treasure of knowledge! Thank You for sharing! My husband and I just explored the Carlisle Cave inspired by your KZfaq videos. My paternal family history goes way back in Carlisle (not to mention I've spent most of my 54 yrs here!)and I never knew that sacred place existed until you revealed it. We must meet you someday! Thanks for sharing mother nature's hidden beauty ♡ God Bless YOU! Rhonda
@RepublicTX5 жыл бұрын
At 19:42 the first half of the epitaph for Andrew Allen appears to be attributed to a J. Allen - maybe a relative? Here lies beneath this humble sod, the noblest spark of nature's god. A heart once warm with gratitude with strength and courage (was?) endured. - J. Allen. Or perhaps it was written by Andrew himself? I can't quite make out the first initial. The second part was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), It's part of an epitaph for a friend - Epitaph on William Muir. If you look closely at the lower right of the inscription, you can see "R. Burns." Interesting that an Englishman would have an epitaph written by a Scottish poet! Few hearts like his, with virtue warm’d Few heads with knowledge so inform’d: If there ’s another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. It would seem Mr. Allen was well regarded in his life. Such a shame he lies so neglected in death.
@mkervelegan3 жыл бұрын
Thought I could assuage my homesickness for Central PA by watching this, after decades of hiking in Rausch's Gap and around, but now after seeing this great vid I have to go back for a long weekend!
@steel58866 жыл бұрын
I agree with your frustration about not perserving history it's a shame.The game commission could get plenty of assistance from the historical community to raise funds,pluse plenty of people to voulenteer.I have been watching your videos since you started ,and Rausch Gap is one of my favorite places you share with us.It was sad to see the incredible stone arch bridge gone . I think many of us members enjoy your longer videos so though I would mention it. As always thank you again for your dedication to history especially sharing these incredible videos with members.
@rogerwilco25 жыл бұрын
In normal countries we have a thing called taxes, that get used to pay for preserving old monuments. But the USA doesn't seem to like taxes. Especially on rich people and large corporations. So then there is no money to preserve history. Sure there might be some charities, but those usually are peanuts in comparison, and who is going to spend the effort and hours to organize things.
@AndrewAMartin3 жыл бұрын
@@rogerwilco2 Also, historical preservation is not part of the Game Commission's mission; that's the job of the PA Historical & Museum Commission, and they are perpetually underfunded as well. Everyone loves to complain -- they should have done this, they should do that, on and on, but when it comes time to pay for it, nobody steps up and is willing to open their wallets. The Game Commission has more than enough on its hands dealing with Fudds as it is...
@patrickterryjr4764 Жыл бұрын
@@rogerwilco2 nah, the US loves taxes, they just love deleting its history however.
@jackielammather70874 жыл бұрын
Great video Cliff...so much great history...I can't believe how they cleared all those large stones and boulders by hand!!! Thanks again for all you do !!!!
@jacksmarr96064 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why people give these videos a thumbs down! These videos are good to show lost history that many of us would never have the chance to visit. I am a little concerned that you are out in the woods by yourself.
@b.questor4 ай бұрын
The great outdoors can be overwhelming to humans. Some react defensively in seemingly ill-rational ways that are meant to promote a sense of inner security.
@davidross5169 Жыл бұрын
Nice walk and talk.enjoyed it and all of your vidios.!!!
@b.questor4 ай бұрын
Diversion Wells reminds me that I will never be too old to learn something new.
@JohnandSusanfightuterinecancer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A throw back I never expected to see on KZfaq my family homestead and all the stories passed down came flooding back as well as all the lore of the land. It’s very special to see the homestead even in this condition for the first time in about 50 years.
@littlebooks47602 жыл бұрын
I’m from the uk The man who passed away that was from Durham England is up north, and he died in the north of America really enjoyed this thank you
@01sapphireGTS4 жыл бұрын
As a bottle collector and digger, we always fill in the holes we dig. The sites look the same or better when we leave than when we started, even in kept lawns.
@lindaberg99604 жыл бұрын
I too just love all of this history steeped in nature's setting! So peaceful and very interesting! You're a born natural for this work Cliff. I'm so grateful you take us along with you!
@cherylturner58686 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy your videos. Being disabled I can no longer do these explores which I love. I love your longer videos I feel like I'm on the trip with you. Having moved to Quakertown 1yr ago from Oklahoma I'm getting to see all these wonders of this whole area. Thank you for what you do.
@dwaynestewart60958 ай бұрын
I very much enjoyed this video, and I'm very happy that you took the time to explain things and show the pics . I am from West Virginia, and I know a bit about coal mines and absolutely love hearing old history about them. Thank you for this grand adventure and telling some of the history behind the area. Dwayne
@ricknelson5764 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you appreciate history as much as I do. Even though I failed history in school.
@periwinkleblue34163 жыл бұрын
I understand your pain about places like this not getting preserved or even destroyed.
@vikkinicholson23004 жыл бұрын
amazing to see how an actual railroad track used to function in that woods and buildings all of which have returned to the earth. glad to see it all gone and nature taking over.
@georgereevesfarm4898 Жыл бұрын
Love watching your programs! You have an old heart! Thanks!
@steel58865 жыл бұрын
Cliff ,I'm with you on the arch bridge ..darn shame really ... This place is one my favorites of your videos to watch ,and that stone arch was the main attraction . For the cost of hauling in that steel ,and machinery when it was first built was not cheap either . I mentioned this before ( most likely many of your comments ) can't imagine it would be hard to get a local historical society involved to preserve the parts of history in the woods ,and surely no shortage of volunteers from the trades ,and labor . Sad really .Awesome video though
@pamelanoel89485 жыл бұрын
I really admire those that have a steel trap of a memory for history.
@headiron58884 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining the history and showing the left overs of where mankind used to thrive and mine what used to fuel America. Appreciate the effort you put into making your videos.
@bekleidungu.ausrustung70684 жыл бұрын
A law should be passed that the state historical society has the authority to name a historical artifact and in such a case it can be preserved.
@barbaranneboyer79972 жыл бұрын
l'm a new subscriber and l love your passion for the land and it's history. l'm happy to follow along and go back to watch previous videos...cheers from BC Canada : )
@johnstaves13374 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. It is always nice to see the real domestic and industrial history of a country, not just the stuff in the history books. It is the same here in the UK. Keep up the good work. Take care.
@rdety6 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% that pieces of History like the Bridge need to be saved.....great Video!
@chrisiiams43033 жыл бұрын
It breaks my heart to hear of I call it the assault of the deceased grave robbers how sad to destroy history. But at my age I have learned what goes around comes around. I love your adventures I feel like I’m with you i just love it. Thank you for sharing
@lindamccaughey88005 жыл бұрын
Such a shame some money wasn’t spent to keep old bridge in good repair, it was just beautiful
@hartsm765 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video of yours I've seen so far. I love all the information you included. The bridge photos are gorgeous.
@crushhardtack19976 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of your best videos to date. Another great Pennsylvania history lesson. Thanks.
@kateclark7250 Жыл бұрын
It's incredible that there are foundations surviving after 100 plus years. Thank you for the research you did, taking us to see this place and telling us its story.
@DonkeyKongGamerJr6 жыл бұрын
Love the videos and the history. Nice to turn on after a day of work and sit back and watch. Keep doing what you do!
@housemousell4 жыл бұрын
Love your adventures and history lessons. Thank you! Hope your mother is doing well! Blessings and be safe!
@jwon56144 жыл бұрын
That's great to know that there is someone else out there who cares about preserving things🤗 I think more and more people are👍🏻
@sandraplonka52256 жыл бұрын
Great history, nice stone work. Thanks again for letting us come along. Really enjoyed.
@nanaco916 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos & commentary!! Please keep up the good work!
@jonsymmonds11204 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Cliff! I learned of you from your adventures with JP. Very well detailed and I thank you for taking me to a place I will likely never see!
@hollissweedman14946 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for bringing us along!!
@kenbritton67824 жыл бұрын
So glad the knuckleheads haven't been dumping their trash out here. The stone work is amazing and must have taken a lot of work to do. The fine small lettering on the head stone must have been quit a task to do back then (20:39). Now it's wearing away from the years. A shame the tower is gone. The beautiful arched bridge replaced by the eye sore bridge. So much skill and talent back in these woods we would have never known about if it wasn't for this fine tour.
@lindamccaughey88005 жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm. I just love your videos. Thanks for the wonderful videos
@Carol-tq1fb4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, I never knew places like this existed! Someone must use all these trails, they seem well worn. Most trails I've been on are all grown up. Thank you again for another very interesting video w/history.
@charlesdunitz25722 жыл бұрын
My family is from Palmerton Pa, I really appreciate your videos, thank you
@johnferguson1856 жыл бұрын
I love your videos , no matter how short or how long they are !!!
@beverlykennedy1264 жыл бұрын
Hi cliff just came back to your channel after an extended absence. I love it when you stumble on an old cemetery they are really so 😎 cool. I had to laugh when you said it started raining cause what else does it do in. Pa. Either that or snow ❄️ but must say this winter was pretty nice not a lot of snow . Love the dry heat long springs and summer .
@stefannyberg32034 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Love your videos, keep up the good work! :)
@wolfgangaus62644 жыл бұрын
The real history is in the headstones. Your work is invaluable and very entertaining. Keep it up .
@KatWoman_4 жыл бұрын
Super cool area. Thank you for letting me come along with you.
@conniegoldthwait14634 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Cliff. Love the video. I agree, the large circular area was probably a round house. Such beautiful stone work all over and hidden away.
@melisadoherty89954 жыл бұрын
I now can see why you were so upset about the bridge not being preserved . It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the hidden tressures in p.a.. In another video of yours, you mentioned an old pow cam in michaux state Forrest up the road from me. Thank you !!
@davidcassidy58684 жыл бұрын
Damn fine work on educating this S. Ches. Co. lover of history. Love old glassware too. Your right W.W., ALWAYS fill your bottle dig holes !!
@barryrickert65444 жыл бұрын
been there numerous times as well, thanks for the video.
@justhello14 жыл бұрын
It looks like perhaps 2 epitaphs were engraved. The first being: "Here lies beneath this humble sod, The nobelest work of nature's God. A heart once warm with gratitude, With strength and courage so endured." beneath which appears to be the name of the writer - "J. Allen". The second epitaph: "Few hearts like his with virtue is armed, Few heads with knowledge so informed, If there s'another world he lives in Bliss, If there is none, he made the best of this." - A. Burns So sad to pass at only 30 years young. It sounds as though he was a courageous, kind & bright young man.
@AndrewAMartin3 жыл бұрын
The second epitaph is by Robert Burns, the Scottish poet: An honest man here lies at rest As e'er God with his image blest; The friend of man, the friend of truth, The friend of age, and guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so informed: If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this.
@justhello13 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewAMartin Thank you!
@danmathers1413 жыл бұрын
Imagine putting together those stone bridge piers must have been like a huge game of Tetris.
@vikkinicholson23004 жыл бұрын
watching this makes me anxious to have fall come around with cooler weather. love to wear the kind of clothing that feels bundled up. must be a good time to trek through the mountains. most of us are not in the shape to walk up, up, up so we are happy to glam onto you and see the sights.
@burnwell_bandit37335 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this mans videos, he does a good job!
@nataliemay4154 жыл бұрын
20:51 "Few hearts like his with virtue warmed"
@nataliemay4154 жыл бұрын
Headstone reads: "few hearts like his with virtue warned , few heads with knowledge so informed, if there is another world he lives in ?now?, if there is none he made the best of this" Just not sure if it says "now".
@AndrewAMartin3 жыл бұрын
The epitaph is attributed to Robert Burns, the Scottish poet (R. Burns in the lower right corner). It's called "Epitaph on my own Friend" and the full text is: An honest man here lies at rest As e'er God with his image blest; The friend of man, the friend of truth, The friend of age, and guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so informed: If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. This stone only has the last four lines, obviously.
@rockmack73432 жыл бұрын
East Broadtop Railway in Orbisonia, Pa. Still has a RoundHouse for turning an engine around, They still give rides on the old narrow gage railroad on some weekends, and much restoration is going on.
@brantmorrison37046 жыл бұрын
Around 8:20 there are shown several trenches (or pits). I wonder if those were for helping maintain steam engines and train equipment. There are old train yards that have pits similar to that for gaining access below engines and even to clean debris from their fire boxes. If there is direct flat access to the train track roadbed that may help support the idea. If you had a garage for cars with no lift, you'd dig a pit to get access for maintenance.
@thewanderingwoodsman72276 жыл бұрын
That makes sense, thanks
@tomdeininger73794 жыл бұрын
I've been enjoying your vlogs. I live in northeastern PA, and I know there's so much fascinating history in that area. A lot of people in my area don't understand that the German and the Dutch were here long before all the immigrants came to work in the anthracite coal mines of northeastern PA.
@loudmusickillsthepain6485 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and have been binging on it. Im in the historic Steel Valley (Homestead) and would love to see you come to Allegheny county in the future.
@roseckansas38715 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Absolutely love your videos. Thank you for sharing..
@stephenlook584 жыл бұрын
You would think that people would come together and repair things like the bridge and other old building and what not. Really a shame! There are a few old bridges like that close to where I live in Maine like at Acadia National Park. Such craftsmanship and architecturally sound.
@caseyjude54726 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this one. Thanks!
@fuzzwack16 жыл бұрын
Great,Interesting Video!!!
@JPVideos816 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the longer video. My guess is that spot was a turntable as well. Love railroad history. Btw i saw that you rsvp for our steamtown event. Feel free to share that event page or to make a video about the event. See you there.
@thewanderingwoodsman72276 жыл бұрын
I will probably make a video tomorrow
@beverlykennedy1264 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been to your channel in quite awhile I love it when you find an old cemetery . They are 😎 cool. I had to laugh when you said it was raining
@saigenrose10324 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you Cliff 🙂👍
@907nvl5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Great video
@rayslavetochrist73115 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it Brother keep it up
@tmpatklk4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Your information is very interesting.
@paulmerritt75406 жыл бұрын
Turntable it is......at least that's what my research had mentioned was in that area east of the bridge a bit. Great video as always bud!!
@buddylight21916 жыл бұрын
Great video waiting for the next one.
@KB-sd9ch4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow what a beautiful bridge it was! That's a shame!
@markaburks6 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@courtneymoyer64925 жыл бұрын
I which your videos all the time good videos.😃🤣🤗
@jparker59able2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful area to explore. Too bad you don't have any old photos of the town. Sad about the Arch Bridge too. Great video. Also, the little cross item nailed to the tree at the cemetery is interesting.
@robertarabb94163 жыл бұрын
Cliff the Wandering Woodsman. I’ve been subscribed to your channel now for about 1year now. I was watching one of your vid’s you posted 2years ago. The title of it is “ Exploring the Abandoned Ghost Town of Rausch Gap, first question were you at the graveyard with someone or anyone walk through while you were filming. If not, you caught something or someone watching you from the tree line, go to track 17:12 look to the top right edge of that tombstone, right at the tree line. Love what you do, you are not only an inspiration to those that are in your classes, just look at your following, you keep doing you, Wonderer!
@foggybrain74314 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie here and really, really enjoy your videos! Ditto on what Donna Klingbeil said !
@donmoore77853 жыл бұрын
If the railroad had repair facilities at this site, there would be every reason to expect that there was a turntable there. But boy, tracing the history at this point would probably be difficult - the sources I usually consult would not work. That feature at 38:20 that is perfectly circular, if it is right in line with the rail bed, is a turntable. I am going to visit this place - it is only 1.5 hrs from me. Thanks for the inspiration!
@shenylopez33805 ай бұрын
I want to visiting that place❤ always take care sir watching from Philippines 😊
@mikefitchNYC19714 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on this exploration
@sharonfleming27294 жыл бұрын
Wow so interesting 😊
@karenpacker88624 жыл бұрын
Amazing history and beautiful place. Love all the remains.
@nathanarandale14584 жыл бұрын
Just something about the old stone arch bridge. The level of the creek, in the video, seems to be alot higher now; than it was in the photos that you showed us, taken some time before. Also, around the 8 min mark, in the first area that you explored, below the bridge, you came across a series of trenches with stone work walls; I would suggest that they were perhaps water races, used for bringing water from the creek, into that general residential area. Just a thought. I, too love to get out and explore but we are kind of limited, to some point, here in Australia.
@Happily418 Жыл бұрын
Completely heartbreaking, about the bridge, glad the signage is still there
@frankdalla4 жыл бұрын
A roundhouse is what was used to turn the great steamers around. Indeed there was a turntable of sort, but i believe that the structure was refered to as a roundhouse...
@CheapestGamer6 жыл бұрын
If you pause the video at 17:05 you'll see there's a marker(wooden cross on a smaller plaque) for the cemetery up on the tree to the upper right. So for anybody looking to check out this place that would be one thing to look for besides the 2-3 regular tombstones that are left.
@neilhansen56635 жыл бұрын
Very sad about the wonderful bridge & history. Same where I live NSW Aussie
@JOEYUNDERGROUND6 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@wilfredomendez34504 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery
@privatedata6652 жыл бұрын
The Game Commission and Fish Boat Commission are a bunch of hard asses . The biggest concerns to both is called "Pension "
@lorrainejinks86394 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this thank you
@fiercenet2 жыл бұрын
Rausch had an office and a machine shop and of course housing... a little bit west at the railroad stop there was a bath house, sawmill and a few hotels.
@Jimbo43765 жыл бұрын
at 21:34 look just over the right shoulder. Appears to be a person dressed in white moving left to right. Any one else see that? Hiker or Ghost?
@Jimbo43765 жыл бұрын
21:47 you can see it again
@JosephBenRobert3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I saw it thought that maybe I was the only one.
@mma1st1053 жыл бұрын
Yeah looked like someone on a bike on the other trail maybe. Kinda strange.
@danicegewiss8623 жыл бұрын
Looks like someone on a bike.
@rethacordovano98793 жыл бұрын
Hiker.
@1meandeeresbaby4 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that the old structures can't be preserved!
@elizabethmeehan20174 жыл бұрын
I've binge watched you since 1 its now 3:30. Really enjoying al l of your videos. I know know that places are approachable but being a female I'd be scared! I have to round up a few friends!