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The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Established in 1936
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Railfan Pictures of the Week - 07/27/2003
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As of 8:00 PM on July 25 2003, there was no entrance to
the old Bridge and Pratt El Station on the Market-Frankfort Line, as the
Frankford Swing was
initiated, with the cutover of the existing tracks north and south of
the station to the new Frankford Transportation Center. From now to August
4 at 4:00 AM, El service will terminate at Margaret-Orthodox, with a free
shuttle to Bridge and Pratt.
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| The centerlines have already been marked on the old viaduct, awaiting the cutter's torch. | ||||||||||
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| Obviously, the intersection of Bridge Street and Frankford Avenue will be closed while this eyesore is removed. | ||||||||||
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| The current trestle over Bridge Street to the yard will be replaced by its new neighbor. | ||||||||||
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| A "B" train with the Adtranz M4 cars on the old trestle. A/B train service will be suspended during the Swing. | ||||||||||
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| Although the old "Blue Line" branding color scheme reigns on the platforms, much of the exterior structure still has its PTC green paint. | ||||||||||
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| End of the line for the old Bridge and Pratt Station | ||||||||||
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Pictures of the new Frankford Transportation Center coming soon.
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| All pictures July 25 2003 c. 2003 John P Almeida | ||||||||||
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