I'm curious to know if anyone has ever documented the use of the telegraph and later trainline phone system on the Reading.
Certain non-electrified routes still have remnants in place today, such as Newtown (from Newtown to around Olney), Bethlehem (north of Lansdale) and Reading branches.
My guess is the systems were removed on the electrified lines near the time of electrification. Can anyone confirm?
I do remember the trainline being used on the Newtown branch for train operators to communicate with the tower operator at Bethayers in the early 1980's. My guess is this may have been one of the last uses of a trainline phone in this area.
When did the Reading institute the use of radios over trainlines?
I'm curious to know how communications evolved over the railroad during the Reading and early conrail years.
Thanks!
Certain non-electrified routes still have remnants in place today, such as Newtown (from Newtown to around Olney), Bethlehem (north of Lansdale) and Reading branches.
My guess is the systems were removed on the electrified lines near the time of electrification. Can anyone confirm?
I do remember the trainline being used on the Newtown branch for train operators to communicate with the tower operator at Bethayers in the early 1980's. My guess is this may have been one of the last uses of a trainline phone in this area.
When did the Reading institute the use of radios over trainlines?
I'm curious to know how communications evolved over the railroad during the Reading and early conrail years.
Thanks!