In 1857; the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) took over Pennsylvania�s Main Line of Public Works; a state-owned railroad and canal system built in the 1830s. Costly to build and maintain; and never attracting the traffic needed to sustain it; the state was eager to let it go. Keeping the rail portion and combining it with its own lines; the PRR ultimately developed a well-built and well-run rail line from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh all while keeping the �main line� moniker. The eastern section between Philadelphia and Harrisburg was especially successful; particularly after the railroad built new communities along the line that were at first summer destinations and later year-round homes for daily commuters. Other towns and cities along the main line had a strong industrial or agricultural base needing rail access; and many of these communities had attractive train stations. Images of America: Pennsylvania Main Line Railroad Stations: Philadelphia to Harrisburg documents many of these passenger stations through vintage photographs and other images. Most are gone; but fortunately some still stand and are in use today.
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