The cars, while charming and somewhat modern in appearance with their round vestibule windows, were also notorious for rusting, making maintenance one these cars a constant chore. This type of car had been dubbed ping pong cars because of their tendency to rock and bounce all over, even when new on well maintained track. The coaches used on the Knox & Kane were mostly an old type of Long Island Railroad commuter cars. Today, the roundhouse is in a considerable amount of disrepair, with three of the four tracks having been removed. There was also a four bay roundhouse built in Marienville. So the K&K built a turn table there, specifically to turn its steam locomotive. As the B&O never saw a need to turn locomotives at Marienville, there was no wye or turntable in that community. The K&K had a much older 2-8-0 steam locomotive, Knox & Kane 38, built by Baldwin for the Huntington and Broad Top Mountain Railway 38 had not run since the 1980s, but was under restoration to be returned to steam. It was imported new to the Knox and Kane, (one of only 6 steam engines imported from China after the end of steam in the States). A Tangshan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works- built 2-8-2 steam locomotive 58 was acquired to power the tourist trains. A portion of the Erie Railroad was purchased so that the tourist trains could cross the Kinzua bridge. The rail corridor is under the ownership of Headwaters Charitable Trust.The K&K also operated a tourist railroad operation over the segment of the line from Kane to Marienville (originally the site of another of the Knox Glass Bottle Company's plants), and back to Kane. When fully completed the trail will span from the Kinzua Bridge State Park to the Clarion Junction, 73.8- miles in length. Knox & Kane Rail Trail – Total Trail Length will be 73.8 milesĬurrently under construction, with portions of the trail already completed as listed above, and by Forest County and Route 66 Trail Organization in Clarion County. This section of trail is maintained by the TAMED – Trail Association of McKean & Elk Divide. 219 at Lantz Corners is expected to be completed by 2022. Please remember to be courteous, especially at the golf course section of trail if people are hitting or putting. There is also parking behind the Kane Area High School, near the trail bridge over the active railroad line. Trailhead parking is across from the Country Fair along Route 6 near Kane, and Welsh Street near the old train depot. No snowmobiles or horses are permitted on this section of trail as it is close to residential homes. 219 at Lantz Cornersįamily biking along Knox & Kane Rail TrailCurrently a 4.5-mile trail from the Route 6 Kane Country Club, through Kane to Lamont is open ONLY FOR BIKING & HIKING. Kane to Lamont, Kane to Kane Country Club, Country Club to Rt. This section of trail is maintained by the MJ2KB Trail Club – Mount Jewett 2 Kinzua Bridge State Park. Jewett trailheadThe second trailhead is at the overflow parking lot at the Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett is behind the Borough office building features an information kiosk, bike rack and bicycle repair station it is located at the intersection of Center Street and Peterson Street. Jewett to Lantz CornersĪ 7.5-mile crushed limestone surface trail open for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. 219 crossing at Lantz Corners is expected to be fully completed by 2022. Jewett, Lantz Corners, Kane Knox & Kane Rail TrailA long-distance trail, with the sections from Lantz Corners to the Kinzua Bridge State Park, and Kane to Lamont is now open. Knox & Kane Rail Trail Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mt.
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