Built near the town of Cowan (pop. 1,738), the Cumberland Tunnel is the nation’s largest and steepest railroad tunnel. Built in 1852, it is 2,200 feet long, 21 feet high, and 15 feet wide.
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Built near the town of Cowan (pop. 1,738), the Cumberland Tunnel is the nation’s largest and steepest railroad tunnel. Built in 1852, it is 2,200 feet long, 21 feet high, and 15 feet wide.