An original Kodachrome slide form my collection; the photographer was not specified.

Amtrak AEM7 #915 idles at the Race Street motor pit. This particular unit was preserved and now lives in Strasburg. A Richard Louderback original Kodachrome slide from my collection.

Arriving at 30 Street, with Philadelphia's Center City skyline as a backdrop

A former Reading GP39-2 has led CSX Q216 into Philadelphia's Eastside Yard. This unit should be no stranger to Philly, although on this day it arrived via the rails of the former B&O. CSXT 4317 ... (more)

There is certainly less variety at Amtrak's Race Street Engine Facility these days, compared to years past. ACS-64s, GP15Ds and a single P42AC occupy a scene that otherwise hasn't changed all tha... (more)

A typical collection of mid-90s Amtrak equipment gathers at the Race Street Engine Facility in May 1993. Included are AEM-7s, E60MAs, F40PHs and orange GP9s. One NJ Transit GP40FH-2 adds some va... (more)

One of America's oldest passenger train stations. Built by the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad and opened in 1834, the former station Shawmont, PA was later utilized by passengers... (more)

East Penn's former Conrail SW900 (ex-NYC 9635) spends a quiet weekend tied down awaiting the next call to service. This unit is used to service customers on ESPN's former PRR/Conrail Bustleton Br... (more)

Stealth Operation on the Waterfront

A CSX SW1500 in the company’s most unpopular paint scheme works at Pier 78 in Philadelphia. The trackage on Columbus Avenue was jointly served... (more)

Shortly after 8pm, the 30th Street Station Solari departure board was disconnected and removed. It will soon be displayed on loan to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. More photos of the board... (more)

Approximately one hour before takedown, Walter, the station's Solari board operator began to display some long gone train names on the board. Only programmed names could be shown, and alas nobody ... (more)

The waiting room of 30th Street Station is bathed in fleeting rays of sunlight on the Solari board's final day. More photos of the board and its takedown can be found here: Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: none
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: Unknown
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 26, 2019

Time has run out for this transportation relic inside of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA. The Solari Board has been part of the ambiance of the station since its installation in the 1970s... (more)

Last night in the info booth. 30th Street Station information desk Clerk Pat K. poses in front of the Solari departure board at night on January 2nd. On January 3rd work was scheduled to begin ins... (more)

A mix of power is resting at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia.