Begun in 1836 by the State of Pennsylvania, largely through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens. The meandering railroad's nickname was provided by its opponents. It was put up for sale in 1842. Just west of here stands its granite stone viaduct.

Marker is at the intersection of Fairfield Road (State Highway 116) and Iron Springs Road (County Route 3014), on the right when traveling south on Fairfield Road.

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