You're trying to figure things out around ZOO! So, what to do? Even with the few railfan websites I haveįound for Philly, their descriptions are sometimes confusing, especially if Real good map that concentrates on the tracks of Philly, it's very hard toĭecipher where these places are.
Philadelphia, many places are referred to by their "CP" names, and without a Lack of good railfan info for the Philadelphia area. I'll have to go it alone, and if there are mistakes, hopefully, someone outĮven today, as we get ready to enter our 20th year of the new millenium, there is definite Philly railfanning groups for help, and no-one spoke up. I can't figure it out, a few years ago, I asked the guys on one of the To much of our nations history surrounding the founding of our country, more on the info page. In addition to all of the railfanning Philadelphia offers, Philadelphia is also home If you are into yards or historic depots, Philadelphia can accommodate you there too. PATCO, although primarily a New Jersey transit system, has it's start inĪlso, because of it's location on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia offers the railfan numerous bridge locations. One of the more diverse transit systems in the United States, their index page is SEPTA streetcars, subways, trolley buses, and of course, regular busses. PATCO (a "subway" line that heads SE into New Jersey If you're into transit and passenger stuff, Philadelphia is in a class shared by only Boston and San Francisco (and maybe Chicago) for variety and quantity. Current action isįairly well divided between CSX and Norfolk Southern, with CSX undoubtedly having the coolest shots available with the high line coming through town on an elevated structure, past the 30th Street Station! Since the breakup of Conrail, their empire stretches way north, well into New England. Their headquarters for the Conrail Shared Assets is actually still inĬSX, which took over the B&O, used to end here in town.
Then Conrail (1976), and finally with the breakup of Conrail in 1999, CSX and NS.Ĭonrail since the breakup in 1999, still has a presence in Philadlephia, and You will find plenty to do if you get tired ofĬhasing trains, plus, food around here is great! (try a REAL Philly Cheesesteak while here!)įreight action around town is now a combination of CSX and Norfolk Southern, which as you may or may not know, used to be The Pennsylvania Railroad and the Reading, then Penn Central and the Reading (1968), Philadelphia is rich in history during the years of forging our great nation. Philadelphia is such an interesting and diverse town. The information covered in these guides includes stuff for Amtrak,Ĭovered with their own pages, SEPTA rather extensively. This set of Railfan Guides covers the Philadelphia PA area. Prefer text versions of guides, they exist too, but they aren't much help if you get lost. You'll find other links in the link section. making note of other things of interest, maybe not to everyone, but anyways. The transit fan, and signal fans, and then some. My maps are highlighted with almost everything known to be of interest to the railfan, They also allow you to plan where you want to go to in order maximize your time in case your time is limited. Maps give you an idea where things are in relationship to each other. This guide, as all of mine are, is map oriented. The Railroads Stations Towers Bridges Junctions & CP's GUIDE HOME Maps Hiways Hotels Railroad Sights Links Photos
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