PRR Delco Tower

rhensley_anderson May 6, 2017

  1. rhensley_anderson

    rhensley_anderson TrainBoard Supporter

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    In the mid 60s...

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    rhensley_anderson, May 6, 2017
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  2. rhensley_anderson

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    This is the same spot today. No factory, no tower. Where there were two tracks, NYC and PRR, there is just CSX (NYC). The plant behind Delco Tower was Philadelphia Quartz which ceased doing buisness a number of years ago, about 2000.

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  3. Hytec

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    Probably more efficient for CSX, but represents the loss of routing flexibility and service to smaller customers and towns. :(
     
    Hytec, May 6, 2017
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  4. Hardcoaler

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    Dang. :( Well, at least the tracks look very well maintained today.
     
    Hardcoaler, May 6, 2017
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  5. Kurt Moose

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    The only object remaining, is that old, bent tree in the background to the right......:(
     
    Kurt Moose, May 6, 2017
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  6. Point353

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    Wonder if the Cadillac still survives somewhere?
     
    Point353, May 7, 2017
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  7. Eagle2

    Eagle2 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Very interesting to compare, both in terms of the rail itself and the roadbed.
     
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