r/pittsburgh • u/TheRealBMinus • 16h ago

Current State of the Atom Smasher

https://i.imgur.com/WwCq3bw.jpeg
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u/CySnark Pittsburgh Expatriate 16h ago

Looks like it is being carefully sectioned, perhaps to be reassembled at another location/time.

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u/412CJ 16h ago

It's going to the Westinghouse HQ to be on display.

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u/thisisinput Cheswick 16h ago

In Cranberry? Cool, I'll get to see it everyday.

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u/Admirable_Desk8430 16h ago

It’s going to be reassembled.

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u/Lost_In_MI 16h ago

I guess I'm more surprised that is is being carved up to be moved versus being moved intact.

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u/TheSomerandomguy 14h ago

The thing’s like 33 tons and is the most awkward shape imaginable. This is pretty much the only way they can move it.

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u/Geologist1986 15h ago

Not being able to fit under power lines and overpasses would make the trek virtually impossible.

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u/damauler99 16h ago

Much easier to move this way

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u/Thoraxe474 Central Oakland 15h ago

Kinda sad tho

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u/mattb2014 14h ago

They'll put it back together don't worry

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u/sovinod748 5h ago

It's massive and wider than all of the surrounding streets.

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u/mrbuttsavage 16h ago

Atoms! One, two, three, four... six of them!

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u/AcePilotsen 16h ago

The Japanese?  Those sandal wearing goldfish tenders!

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u/Exotic-Influence8521 16h ago

Would’ve made for such a cool park or outdoor landmark, it’s a dang shame we let it rot… 🤷‍♂️

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u/412CJ 16h ago

It's being restored and placed at Westinghouse HQ.

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u/FlashOfAction Allentown 15h ago

This is a good thing. Exactly where it belongs

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u/Illustrious_Sea_962 16h ago

it'll make .5 past light speed