Viewing Septa's Rail Heritage

Details the history of SEPTA's acquisitions and its preservation of commuter and trolley lines in Philadelphia.

Viewing SEPTA'S Rail Heritage began with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) acquiring the Philadelphia Transportation Company in 1968 followed by acquiring Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company in 1970, and taking over operation of Consolidated Rail Corporation commuter rail services in the greater Philadelphia region in 1983. This book carefully covers the commuter lines and trolley lines that have been kept in place.

About the author

Beth Anne Keates, a dedicated historian, with the encouragement of her family, has had a lifelong interest in rail transportation and annually marches as Betsy Ross, leading the parade as the Regent of the Lansdowne Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

Product details

• Authors: Beth Anne Keates, Kenneth C Springirth
• Publisher: Fonthill Media
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.01.2025
• EAN: 9781625451521
• ISBN: 978-1-62545-152-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 211 mm x 270 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 598 g
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles