Huge transformer travels through Columbia Tuesday morning

A huge PPL transformer, accompanied by a convoy of trucks, was transported along Route 462 through Columbia this morning on its way to Penn Township. The 19.4-mile journey, which originated at the NS Railyard at 103 Bridge Street, is expected to take about six hours.Its destination is the South Manheim Substation on 375 Bucknoll Road, south of Manheim Borough.The transformer will travel along Route 462, Route 741, Route 30 and Fruitville Pike.