Kiski Junction Railroad- Where are we?-
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Above is an aerial map from the USGS with an overlay of directions to us, it is a 16 mile loop from Freeport to us because there is no bridge closer ,(although Freeport is only one mile across the river). The roads are hilly , narrow and 2 lane. It can take up to 45 minutes to get from the Freeport Exit 17, off 28 North to our railroad station in Schenley. It is a pretty drive though!
We are located in Schenley, Pa. ( population 72+2) in Gilpin Twp., Southwest corner of Armstrong County, Southwest corner of Pennsylvania.
We are 14 miles South of Kittanning, 2 miles North of Leechburg on St.Rt. 66 then 4 miles West on Schenley Road.( There is a traffic blinker at Schenley Road and St. Rt. 66 intersection). Schenley road is a dead end , at the bottom cross our railroad tracks to Railroad Street and you will see our Railroad Station just ahead. We are outside the gates of the Industrial park which was the former Schenley Distillery. We are only 30 miles Northeast of Pittsburgh but a good hour and half drive from downtown Pittsburgh. ( some of our crew drive this route every day)
Sorry there are no online maps with clear correct directions to us
Mapquest and Yahoo have serious errors especially through
Leechburg
Driving directions from Pittsburgh: From the North/West take Route 28 North to Route 366 East at Tarentum/New Kensington then 56 East (about 11 miles to 66 North into Leechburg go up the hill 2 miles to Schenley Road (new blinker here) make a left and come 4 miles down the hill into Schenley, cross our tracks and you'll see our station ahead.....or
You can also take 28 North all the way to Kittanning ,then get on 66 South to Schenley Road( 14 Miles).Turn right at the blinker, this is Schenley Road, go four miles down the hill into Schenley and cross the RR tracks.You'll see our station........ or most used
Route 28 North to Freeport, Exit 17, from Freeport get on Route 356 South go about 6 miles to a red light. Which is the intersection with Route 56 East. (Follow the signs for Leechburg.) Do not make any right turns ahead. Stay to your left on the main road.
At this light, turn Left if coming from Freeport, (or stay straight if coming from Lower Burrell on Route 56 East). Go straight to the next red light, a couple of blocks ahead. You will see the "Pop Stop"gas station just on the other side of the light on your right,continue straight ahead.This little section is not clearly marked but is Route 56 East.You need to continue on straight through that red light.
After you pass through this light you will pass a little "Kiski Park "plaza and the big "56 bypass" on your right, continue straight ahead, here is another red light, then it will start down hill to the little town of Leechburg. You will come to a bridge at the bottom of the hill ( this crosses the Kiski River , IGA to your left). This is where Route 66 North starts. Stay in the middle lane. Go to the red light, which you will see.Then follow that road, 66 North,it will go around a bend and on up the hill out of Leechburg 2 miles. At the top of the hill is Schenley Road, look for the KJR signs. NEW BLINKER LIGHT INSTALLED HERE.
Turn Left AT THE BLINKER and go 4 miles down the hill into Schenley, cross the RR tracks
( see our Post Office) our station is 750 feet ahead on your right.
Schenley is a dead end. You will dead end at our RR station before the Schenley Industrial Park. click directions from 28N for a new page with pictures of the actual intersections and Penn-Dot road signs a picture is worth a thousands words.
We are one mile from Freeport but it is a 16 mile drive around-no bridge over the Kiski or Allegheny River from Freeport to me.
We are only 30 miles Northeast of Pittsburgh but a good hour and half drive from downtown Pittsburgh. (Some of our crew drive this route every day) we do leave exactly on time it is best to be here 1/2 hour early.
If your coming from the North West of Pittsburgh: I would suggest 422 East to Rt. 66 South, get off at the Ford City Exit, go South on route 66 (bypassing Ford city actually) 12 miles and turn Right at the new traffic blinker onto Schenley Road. Go 4 miles down the road and cross the RR tracks, you'll see our RR station.
From Indiana, Pa.: again go to Kittanning and get on 66 South to Schenley Road( 14 Miles). Turn right at the blinker, this is Schenley Road, go four miles down the hill into Schenley and cross the RR tracks. You'll see our station. OR come Route 56 through Shelocta to Apollo then get on 66 North and follow it to Leechburg, turn right on 66 North and come two miles up the hill to the Traffic Blinker at Schenley Road, make a Left and follow Schenley Road 4 miles down to us, at the bottom cross the railroad tracks and you will see our station ahead. (approximate driving time 45 minutes from downtown Indiana and we do leave exactly on time it is best to be here 1/2 hour early)
Turnpike from the West: exit at Allegheny Valley (Harmarville) (Exit (5)/48), then take 28 North to Exit 17, Freeport & 356 South, make a left, come to the base of the hill get on 356 South to 56 East ( about 6 miles) and then make a Left on 56 East and follow( about 1 mile) to 66 North at Leechburg, follow 66 North( 2 miles) to Schenley Road ( blinker light at this intersection) Turn Left ,come 4 miles down the hill and cross the tracks, you'll see our station ahead.
Turnpike from the East: exit at Monroeville ( Exit (6)/57), go East on Route 22, then Route 286 East to Route 380 East to North Washington, then Route 66 North to Leechburg, make a right and continue on 66 North two miles to Schenley Road. Turn Left at the blinker light ,come 4 miles down the hill and cross the tracks, you'll see our station ahead.
From Cranberry: exit at Cranberry ( Exit (3)/28)follow Rt.79N about 1/8 of a mile (Stay in the extreme right lane) to Rt. 228 ( through Mars and Glade Mills) to the end at 356 South, make a right on 356 South and follow it to Freeport and same as directions from Pittsburgh above. ( Approximate drive time 45 minutes form Cranberry and we do leave exactly on time it is best to be here 1/2 hour early)
From Butler: Take 422 East to Kittanning, get off at the Ford City -66 South exit on the bridge, continue 12 miles till you see a traffic blinker at Schenley Road, turn right on Schenley Road and follow if 4 miles down hill, across the railroad tracks and right to our station.( approximate driving time one hour and we do leave exactly on time it is best to be here 1/2 hour early)
From Erie Take Interstate 79 to Butler Exit, then St. Rt. 422 East to Kittanning, get off at the Ford City -66 South exit on the bridge, continue 12 miles till you see a traffic blinker at Schenley Road, turn right on Schenley Road and follow if 4 miles down hill, across the railroad tracks and right to our station. (approximate driving time 3 hours and we do leave exactly on time, it is best to be here 1/2 hour early
Kiski Junction Railroad, P.O. Box 48, Schenley, Pa. 15682
724-295-5577
Directions from 28 N pictures of the actual intersections and Penn-Dot signs from Pittsburgh (using Rt. 28 North) to us.
