In early 1881 the Peach Bottom defaulted on its interest payments sending the company into foreclosure and all but sealing the fate of any hopes promoters may have still held in building a railroad from Philadelphia to the Broad Top coal fields. On September 1, 1881 the Eastern Division was s...
RR Museum of Pennsylvania Locomotive Roster (PDF)
During one particular run on July 20, 1904, led by #1027 the locomotive set a speed record of 115 mph between Brigantine Junction and Egg Harbor City carrying a five-car consist.PredecessorsPennsylvania RailroadThe Pennsylvania Railroad's predecessors were collectively known as the West Jersey & ...
According to aTRAINS Magazinearticle, Port Clinton is the operational headquarters for the Reading and Northern Railroad. Shops and other facilities are located here. In view of the most eclectic roster of the railroad, this should be a great place to visit. Port Clinton is on PA-61 between ...