Was back in my old neighborhood briefly this weekend and swung by the Conrail Shared Assets Midvale Yard. I had expected to see a few lonesome boxcars and maybe an aging Geep. What I saw was...nothing. I mean, nothing. Not only was there yard entirely empty, but the building was locked and boarded-up. The fence was gone, as were the Conrail "Private Property - No Trespassing" signs. Apparently the yard is closed, tho the main is still traveled by Septa's R8 Chestnut Hill West line.
Can anyone confirm? When was the yard closed? What happened to the transfer job that ran between Midvale and Falls yards? Is TastyKake still a rail customer?
Any answers appreciated.
-Charlie
Can anyone confirm? When was the yard closed? What happened to the transfer job that ran between Midvale and Falls yards? Is TastyKake still a rail customer?
Any answers appreciated.
-Charlie