The Plymouth Branch

Oreland to Plymouth Junction, PA

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This former Reading Railroad line ran between the Reading's mainline at Oreland and their Norristown mainline at a point west of Conshohocken, in Pennsylvania. The line was abandoned in segments under Conrail.

Bridge that runs over Lorraine Run in the middle of Philadelphia... — Bridge that runs over Lorraine Run in the middle of Philadelphia Cricket Club's golf course. Photo by Andrew Carbine, 9/26/2013.

The bridge west of Bethlehem Pike that spans over the Wissahicko... — The bridge west of Bethlehem Pike that spans over the Wissahickon Creek still stands and is currently used as part of the Wissahickon Trail. Photo by Andrew Carbine, 9/10/2013.

This part of the bridge over the Wissahickon Creek was rebuilt i... — This part of the bridge over the Wissahickon Creek was rebuilt in 1917, as indicated on the east end of the bridge. Photo by Andrew Carbine, 9/10/2013.

A map from 1891 shows an engine house and turntable just north o... — A map from 1891 shows an engine house and turntable just north of Calwell Street and behind what is now the Oreland Fire Department. Photo by Andrew Carbine.

A former freight platform can still be found tucked back in the ... — A former freight platform can still be found tucked back in the woods off of Bethlehem pike, just east of the bridge. Photo by Andrew Carbine, 9/10/2013.

Picture of abandonment. — Photo by Andrew Carbine, 10/27/2013.

The right-of-way is seen passing adjacent to the Flourtown Count... — The right-of-way is seen passing adjacent to the Flourtown Country Club. Photo by Andrew Carbine, 10/27/2013.

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Wikimapia: Brief History of the Plymouth Branch

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