B&O+Reading+CNJ: (
Satellite, southwest quadrant of Chestnut and 24th Streets)
30th Street Station (Pennsy): (
Satellite)
Robert Wanner
posted two photos with the comment: "The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad passenger station at 24th & Chestnut Streets in downtown Philadelphia in the early 50's prior to discontinuance of the passenger service (1958) between Baltimore and Jersey City using Reading Company and Central Railroad of New Jersey trackage rights beyond Philadelphia. Grand old ornate station sitting next to the Schuylkill River. Paul Hartline photos."
Bernie Bierman: In 1950, my (favorite) uncle sent me from NYC to Washington to deliver some important business documents. I took the PRR going and the B&O returning, which seemed to be more fun, especially the ferryboat ride across NY harbor and the bus ride. I took #8 (the "Shenandoah"), departing Washington at 5:00 PM, arriving Jersey City at 9:31, with the B&O transfer bus arriving at 10:05 at the Commodore Hotel on 42nd St. & Park Avenue in NYC. The "Shenandoah" carried coaches (of course), Pullman-operated sleepers (from Chicago), Dining Car (from Akron, O.) and Buffet Lounge Coach. The B&O timetable for that trip became one of my precious keepsakes. What a time for rail travel. Regrettably no photographs. Just my indelible memories.
Richard Maguire: I still remember my Grandfather taking me there several times as a kid. They also had a huge "O" Scale model railroad and Trolley layout inside.
Brian Alnutt: The "Royal Blue," "Diplomat " "Speedliner" (RDCs), etc., my Mom rode them to DC. Apparently B&O hired a consultant in late '50s who advised them to stop all passenger service N of Baltimore.
Arthur House: My grandmother always preferred the B&O to the PRR for travel between New York and Washington. Her reason for choosing the B&O explained in large measure why it discontinued service on the route. She said, “I like the B&O because it isn’t so crowded.” Forced onto the Pennsy after 1958, she never stopped complaining about the crowds.
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| 1949 Philadelphia Quad @ 24,000 |
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Ed Johnson posted
Zlat Zlat: It had four tracks, about, and a rather short platform extending not more than one block, perhaps to cover up to four coaches, very modest. Two tracks remain and one can just see where the others branched off. Now it is a big apartment building, 2400 Chestnut Street. |
Someone asked for interior shots and Bernie Wagenblast provided these five photos.
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| 1, This first is during a flood. |
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| 2, Another flood shot. |
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| 3, Men's waiting room |
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| 4, Women's waiting room |
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| 5, Staircase |
30th Street Station
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