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🌱 How a lost 1800s water tank may revive local rail tourism

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Huntingdon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a lost 1800s water tank may revive local rail tourism

Also on today's calendar: DirtFest 2026: Presented by Tonewood Brewing and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy this morning, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cooler; rain in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Organizers unveil plans to restore historic Saltillo water tank at East Broad Top railroad (wjactv.com) — A historic piece of local railroad infrastructure in Huntingdon County is set to be rebuilt, as preservation groups plan to restore the Saltillo water tank along the East Broad Top line. The new tank will resemble the 1800s original and function for steam excursions, supporting ongoing efforts to expand heritage rail tourism in the region starting as early as this summer.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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