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US East Transit > Philadelphia > Red Arrow Lines> Norristown
69th Street Terminal

Philadelphia

The Norristown Line ends at the apex of traction terminals, 69th St. The old P&W maintains 3 tracks here into the new SEPTA era. There is evidence of the old Lehigh Valley Transit and freight track here as well. Trains during evening rush have 3~4 levels of local and express that leave at 15 minute intervals with departures about 1~2 minutes apart. This exemplifies the high standard and speed of service of the old P&W that still exists.

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phl_pnw03.jpg (37834 bytes)Two N5 cars at 69th St waiting to head to Norristown. The old P&W still has fast runs! (1/97) phl-lr-pw-092102-01.jpg (535035 bytes)View of Norristown line 69th St Terminal (9/21/02)
phl_pnw02.jpg (29694 bytes)One of the famous Bullets awaiting departure at 69th St. These are the cars that made this line famous! (1989) phl_pnw01.jpg (33734 bytes)Are we in Chicago? When the Stafford and Bullet cars started failing, SEPTA needed cars badly. They bought ex-CTA cars. They also used a few ex-Market St. cars. (1989)
Norristown platforms (9/1/08) Car waiting for departure (9/1/08)
Notice the old 3rd rail, this was the track for LVT trains and freights (9/1/08) Another view of the old LVT track (9/1/08)
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