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Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.

Moderator: AlexC

 #1270323  by AlexC
 
Finally!

Something happens on this front.

The SEPTA PZ Express
During the 1800s, when construction of the Philadelphia Zoo was reaching a feverish pitch, another fantastic invention was nearing completion: the transcontinental railroad. Finally, the developed eastern seaboard and the rough-and-tumble west would be linked. Today, our youngest visitors can share in the excitement of this grand Victorian accomplishment with a quaint ride on our very own PZ Express, a charming reminder of the Zoo's Victorian heritage.
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 #1270363  by loufah
 
Heard SEPTA may order some of these, to restore service along the Pennypack Trail.
 #1270368  by SubwayTim
 
No Silverliners???
 #1270417  by 25Hz
 
SubwayTim wrote:No Silverliners???
These seem to be an improvement on the silverliner 5.

Also, that is pretty cool the zoo would introduce something like this. :)
 #1270450  by nomis
 
Did someone say zoo transportation ? :-D :-) :-D :wink: :P

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 #1274648  by 4400Washboard
 
nomis wrote:Did someone say zoo transportation ? :-D :-) :-D :wink: :P

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Lol that was one of the funniest simpsons episodes I've ever seen *thumbs up*

SCB2525 wrote:Rubber tires? Eeew.
Yea they are different and pretty exotic but from what I hear, they're quiet and smooth(??). Can anyone else elaborate?
 #1277755  by RDG467
 
They're powered by ELECTRICITY! Septa should be figure these out w/no probs...think Trackless Trolley, except the Trolley is a train, and the tracks are kinda there...... :wink:
 #1277827  by SubwayTim
 
Did this also stop running during last weekend's strike???
 #1277833  by 4400Washboard
 
Haha :P