The Cambria & Indiana County Railroad operated a 'hoodlebug' on its line serving the towns of Rexis, Colver, Revloc and Nanty Glo. until the early 1930s. Hoodlebugs were battery operated passenger cars. Today the route is part of the Ghost Town Trail. Hoodlebugs also operated on the rail line between Indiana and Blairsville, now the location of the Hoodlebug Trail. In some other parts of the country they were called Doodlebugs. In the western U.S. and Canada they were known as Galloping Geese.
The Amerford Bridge spans Blacklick Creek just downstream of Dilltown. The 225 foot long three span bridge was constructed in 2009 and was the last 'missing link' in the 36-mile long Ghost Town Trail. It's a prefabricated bridge that was connected in place in 25-foot long sections.
A peaceful view of Blue Spruce Lake as it appeared on an early June evening.
