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Charlie_O
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While hoping to get a glimpse of Amtrak's Pennsylvanian (which apparently was running very late), I managed to get a glimpse of four Silverliner IIs rounding the bend westbound at Wynnewood.
This time 2010, they may all be dogfood cans.
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Miketherailfan
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on Sep 19th, 2008, 5:35pm, Charlie_O wrote: (Click here for original message)| This time 2010, they may all be dogfood cans. |
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Lets hope SEPTA keeps a few in the event that the newer soon to be delivered Silverliner Vs have... well, issues. But I don't know the chances of that happening. I'm sure at least a few will be preserved; of which hopefully will be the 269. Would be nice if they operated on a few post-retirement excursions. 
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rdc_jay
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I would hope they preserve a few. I recall reading that RCT&HS wanted to approach SEPTA about getting at least one of the ex-RDG MU's.
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paulstecyna21
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does any one know what happend to rail cars 240-250?
how many rail cars does septa have currently of the silverliner 2s, 3s, and 4s?
does septa still have rail cars 190-200?
i am asking these questions because i am doing a project for my english class.
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rdc_jay
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Searching on "septa regional rail roster" with Google will answer all of your questions.
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Charlie_O
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A few weeks ago, while staked out awaiting Prez Obama's inaugural train, I caught a glimpse of an old set of ex-RDG m.u.'s at Norwood Pa. The sun angle gave a nice view of ye olde cowcatcher. And I swear there's the faintest outline of a Reading diamond still visible on the front, just opposite the Septa logo.
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Charlie_O
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A string of oldies at Marcus Hook. From a couple of weeks ago.
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atlpete
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Thanks for the shots guys, truly classics!
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Charlie_O
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Took a few moments to fan at Narberth today, along the R5. Caught this express, lead by an ex-RDG m.u., racing 'round the curve. The nice wave from the conductor was for a dad and his boy sitting next to me, also fanning.
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Charlie_O
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I'm told that the Septa m.u. destroyed by fire on the R5 today at 52nd Street was put into service in the 60s. Anyone know which unit this was?
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