Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland, eastern Pennsylvania
- In May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel, which ceased operation
in 1931, was retimbered and reopened as a place where visitors could experience
a real anthracite coal mine. The Tunnel affords visitors an opportunity to learn
how anthracite coal is mined. The Pioneer Tunnel is located about 2 miles
south of Centralia PA in Ashland just off of Rt 61.
Museum of Anthracite
Mining in Ashland PA - Located on the same grounds as the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland PA, this
museum focuses on the history of anthracite coal mining industries and
technology. It features a diverse collection of tools, machinery and photographs
that depicts the mining of hard coal. Information on Centralia's history
is available at the museum. Located about 2 miles south of
Centralia PA in Ashland.
Pioneer Coal Mine & Anthracite
Coal Museum
19th and Oak Streets, Ashland
Tours April through November
(717) 875-3850
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Nestled in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania is one of
the states best kept secrets, Knoebels Amusement Park. Located near
Elysburg PA in a large wooded valley Knoebels is rich in amusement history with
a very diverse collection of old favorites intermingled with the newer rides and
attractions of today.
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Through the use of
Nitrogen-Enhanced foam the Pinnacle mine fire was extinguished by Cummins
Industries, Inc. Cummins proposes to tackle the Centralia Mine fire and
bring an end to the
40 plus year fire.
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