Posted in Barberton Rail, Norton Rail, Wadsworth Rail
Train passing through Rock Cut in Norton Township, Ohio.
Rockcut was the only real geological obstacle between Barberton and Rittman for the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad to overcome. When first constructed, the line used a non-standard 6-foot gauge. As the years went on a third rail was added and later the line was converted to the standard 4ft. 8.5in. used today. While under the control of the Erie Railroad, a second main line was added through the rock cut.
Photo by Goerge Rockwood of an Atlantic & Great Western Railroad 6ft. gauge locomotive c.1865
Rockcut was also the location used by the NOT&L for streetcars to cross over the tracks between Barberton and Wadsworth.
