A historical account of the Pennsylvania Railroad's expansion, noting its origins in New Jersey, financial backing, and commissioning of a terminal in Manhattan.
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A historical account of the Pennsylvania Railroad's expansion, noting its origins in New Jersey, financial backing, and commissioning of a terminal in Manhattan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad contracted for the restoration of locomotives previously owned by Iowa Pacific Holdings, which were originally PRR assets.Sub-event
- The Pennsylvania Railroad line ran alongside the Delaware River.Sub-event
Details of the PRR's expansion from NJ to Manhattan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pennsylvania Railroad
American Class I railroad (1846-1968)
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New Jersey
state of the United States of America
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Manhattan
borough of New York City, New York, United States