I will now take you on a walk up the old abandoned railroad grade, just over a mile from the 1864 Arch Bridge. Starting at a point on the grade that can be reached from a dirt road that turns off Big Shanty Road from the direction of Lewis Run, PA, approximately 200 yards before Lineman Road and the bottom of Big Shanty Hill.

Starting Point off of Big Shanty Road

           As you find a place to park, not blocking the roadway, note the sign that says "No Motor Vehicles Beyond This Point." The old railroad grade runs parallel with Big Shanty Road. Before you start the trek to the right, it looks like a well-maintained dirt road. Notice an old metal yellow gate near the sign. Just right of the gate is the location of the Erie Railroad-built Big Shanty Railroad depot. Alongside the depot was the water tower, which I am sure was fed by Bear Run Creek.

Location of the Big Shanty Depot & Water Tower