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Pennsylvanians and the Environment
The Railroad in Pennsylvania
Related Markers
Climax Locomotives
Johnstown Flood
Pennsylvania Canal
Visit PA Regions
Johnstown Area Heritage Association
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum
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Primary Sources
Images:
Devastation in the aftermath of the Johnstown Flood, Johnstown, PA, 1889.
Train Whistle
Student Worksheets
Student Worksheet 1: Practicing RR Knowledge and Safety
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Student Handouts
Student Handout 1: The Whistle Broke into a Scream
Student Handout 2: Map of Flood Route
Student Handout 3: Whistle Code
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