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The Philadelphia Chapter of the

National Railway Historical Society

Established in 1936

 

Railfan Pictures of the Week - 10/15/2006


Conrail Bethlehem Branch and Stony Creek Branch December 19 1987
 

Before the days of high rail trucks, SEPTA used to qualify personnel using a real live locomotive. From Dale Woodland, here is how they did in back in 1987.

 
SEPTA 51 passing the station at Perkasie
Passing the freight station at Quakertown
Pausing at the Quakertown Passenger Station before its run back south.
On the return trip, passing the freight station at Telford
Rolling through Souderton Station
Now on the Stony Creek at Hancock Street in Lansdale
Approaching West Point Pike

 

All pictures December 19 1987 Copyright © 2006 Dale Woodland

Photographs for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. Reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited.

 
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Last Updated October 15, 2006


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