Sitting in a good spot to observe this former Reading Company branch. We see stations, areas of abandoned stations and interlockings. Traversing the old PG&N.
Thank you for posting this!. Brought back a TON of childhood memories!. When i was little, I used to ride the old Reading Blueliners from CHE station (grew up in Erdenheim,PA) to the Reading Terminal, to go downtown and shop, during the holidays. I used to get a lot of rides on the old blues, because my dad, at the time was a transit police officer for the Reading, then Conrail and ultimately for Septa, until after, which he transferred over to Amtrak the last 20 or so years of his working life (now retired).As of today, I am working on some HO scale models of the Old Rdg Blues. I miss them that much,lol.
You mentioned top speeds for Silverliners. I once rode in a SEPTA Silverliner train from NY Penn Station to 30th Street! Why? It was Thanksgiving Day and SEPTA had loaned the train to Amtrak because of the unusually high volume on that route on the holiday. In the first car I could watch the engineer and his speedometer, and that train got close to 90 mph.
@@3985uprr yes I do know that I see RUclips videos too heartbreaking of people on drugs on Kensington underneath the subway line there all I can do is pray for them and yourself that you are safe....I love you videos and the history you have on them keep up the good work🙂🙏
Its interesting to think this line was originally intended to go to Norristown but they abruptly abandoned that idea and changed direction at Germantown, which is why there is that weird sharp turn.
One thing I find interesting about the two Chestnut Hill branches is that they are entire within the city limits of Philadelphia. I think that's fairly unique about commuter rail lines anywhere in the country.
Btw….the old North Broad Street station not only had 4 immense passenger platforms, but the main ticket station, located a bit away and connected by tunnels to the platforms, was magnificent in and outside. It closed in the 1960’s and was turned into a hotel…which quickly failed.
Question…you mentioned the Blue Liners and pea green MU’s. Why did they shake and grind (so much so you thought you would loose a filing from your tooth) when they started to move out from a station?
What are you talking about? At 17:00 you mentioned them when you note your first ride on theChestnut Hill line was in the early 1970’s on the racing pea green Bethlehem cars and their traction motors!! 🤨
I know some of the horns that I’ve heard made me feel like I was gonna lose the fillings in my teeth. They had loud traction motors when they engage the throttle. Deep buzzing grinding sound
That’s not a slow approach at the end it’s a restricting Norac Rule 80 Applies. A slow approach can’t be obtained on a two headed signal. You normally get a restricting going in to yard aka non signaled territory
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Thank you for posting this!. Brought back a TON of childhood memories!. When i was little, I used to ride the old Reading Blueliners from CHE station (grew up in Erdenheim,PA) to the Reading Terminal, to go downtown and shop, during the holidays. I used to get a lot of rides on the old blues, because my dad, at the time was a transit police officer for the Reading, then Conrail and ultimately for Septa, until after, which he transferred over to Amtrak the last 20 or so years of his working life (now retired).As of today, I am working on some HO scale models of the Old Rdg Blues. I miss them that much,lol.
Enjoyed the video and the commentary.
I love your videos. So much history you know about the Philly area. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽😎😎😎
I’ve been going there for over a half a century so it has always been an intriguing place for me
Great ride. Thanks Tim for the memories. 😀💚
Awesome ride
You mentioned top speeds for Silverliners. I once rode in a SEPTA Silverliner train from NY Penn Station to 30th Street! Why? It was Thanksgiving Day and SEPTA had loaned the train to Amtrak because of the unusually high volume on that route on the holiday. In the first car I could watch the engineer and his speedometer, and that train got close to 90 mph.
You sure do love Philly!
You bet!!!!!
I love the Philly videos, especially the old Reading lines. Something unique about them.
Philly is his 2nd home away from home😅
@@carlossanchez-kz4wh Philly has its problems but you can’t let it get to you. I just try to be vigilant and go to the better areas.
@@3985uprr yes I do know that I see RUclips videos too heartbreaking of people on drugs on Kensington underneath the subway line there all I can do is pray for them and yourself that you are safe....I love you videos and the history you have on them keep up the good work🙂🙏
Its interesting to think this line was originally intended to go to Norristown but they abruptly abandoned that idea and changed direction at Germantown, which is why there is that weird sharp turn.
You're right!
Morris Arboretum is in Chestnut Hill and Awbury Arboretum is in Germantown.
The buzzer on the train where the engineer is operating in the cab giving the engineer to go and proceed to the next stop.
One thing I find interesting about the two Chestnut Hill branches is that they are entire within the city limits of Philadelphia. I think that's fairly unique about commuter rail lines anywhere in the country.
When the lines were built that part of the city wasn't part of the city yet. before 1854 it was part of what was Germantown Township.
Btw….the old North Broad Street station not only had 4 immense passenger platforms, but the main ticket station, located a bit away and connected by tunnels to the platforms, was magnificent in and outside. It closed in the 1960’s and was turned into a hotel…which quickly failed.
I remember the hotel in the early 70s. It looks like a dive.
Question…you mentioned the Blue Liners and pea green MU’s. Why did they shake and grind (so much so you thought you would loose a filing from your tooth) when they started to move out from a station?
I don’t think I was talking about those.
What are you talking about? At 17:00 you mentioned them when you note your first ride on theChestnut Hill line was in the early 1970’s on the racing pea green Bethlehem cars and their traction motors!! 🤨
I know some of the horns that I’ve heard made me feel like I was gonna lose the fillings in my teeth. They had loud traction motors when they engage the throttle. Deep buzzing grinding sound
😂😂😂 I remember those cars, and you're right they would shake your teeth loose.
That train was SLOW!!! Track work or slow orders? It must drive regular commuters up the wall. Wasn't one of the CH lines suspended for covid?
The West Line was
Lots of curves, you're going uphill, and the stations are very close together.
@@averyzucco220 Chestnut Hill is at a much higher elevation. 442 feet. Philadelphia is at 39 feet
Did the reading company ever shared the same lines as the New York Central?
No, they didn’t to my knowledge
That’s not a slow approach at the end it’s a restricting Norac Rule 80 Applies. A slow approach can’t be obtained on a two headed signal. You normally get a restricting going in to yard aka non signaled territory
Yes, I found that out. I did that on a couple of those I know better now.
@@3985uprr ROGER DODGER! 👍🏻