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Does anyone know the time frame, purpose and route of the occasional freight trains I would see on Washington Avenue in Philadelphia, slowly riding through the Italian Market until the mid eighties? I was told by an elderly gent that it was B&O, I also posted this on the Conrail page. Thanks

Does anyone know the time frame, purpose, original railroad name and route of the occasional freight trains I would see on Washington Avenue in Philadelphia, slowly riding through the Italian Market until the mid eighties? Thanks

With a casino opening up, I imagine the big money in the project will want to bring trains back into Bethlehem from both Phila. and Reading as did NJT from Phila & NY to Atlantic City. It would be nice and revenue generating.

I used to go to Ocean City regularly in the Summer and always noticed the RDC cars and was disappointed when I learned the service had ended. The last summer I saw the passenger trains was 1983. I hope this helps.

Hello, Regarding track 13 at the Reading Terminal: It was used for the City Branch to connect to the B & O and was not electrified. During operation, there was often a gondola with trash in it positioned there at track 13. Until the B & O closed its station at 24th and Market in 1958, Shuttl...

Hello, Regarding track 13 at the Reading Terminal: It was used for the City Branch to connect to the B & O and was not electrified. During operation, there was often a gondola with trash in it positioned there at track 13. Until the B & O closed its station at 24th and Market in 1958, Shuttl...

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There was telegraph use on the RDG. Shawmont Station still has their telegraph, which dates to 1870. John

We're going for National Landmark status, now that as of today, it is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. We'll be looking for funding at the City and State level and later from the National, being the oldest passenger railway station in the United States. When restored, it will display...

I just wanted to thank you for including Shawmont updates on the Railroad Net. I believe I have already been emaiing you info on the station? So glad that you're on board. John Johnstone