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Viewing Album:  RDG Schuylkill and Lehigh Branch
 
By:Matthew Sebastionelli
Dates:9/2/2006 - 4/23/2007
Album Info:This abandoned branch ran from Temple, PA up to the LV in Slatington, PA. A portion of the branch remains as part of the Evansville Industrial Track from Temple up to Evansville while another portion is used for the Wanamaker Kempton and Southern.
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What use to be a railroad crossing
Title:  What use to be a railroad crossing
Description:  Here is where the branch crossed over old US Rt 22. You can see where the track use to be to the left of the picture.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:30:00 PM
Location:  Lenhartsville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Looking North
Title:  Looking North
Description:  Trees and weeds have grown on the right after it was abandoned in the 1960s.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:33:05 PM
Location:  Lenhartsville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  313   Comments: 0
Rail still in place
Title:  Rail still in place
Description:  Just to prove that the abandoned right was here, you can see a piece of rail left in place.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:35:08 PM
Location:  Lenhartsville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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What use to be a crossing
Title:  What use to be a crossing
Description:  Where my truck is parked is where the right of use to be at.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:43:22 PM
Location:  Dreibelbis, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  348   Comments: 1
What use to be a crossing
Title:  What use to be a crossing
Description:  This part of the right of way a=has now been turned into an area for parking. Unfortunately I wasn't aware of the fact that my truck was on private propety, but this didn't take long.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:46:06 PM
Location:  Virginville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  328   Comments: 0
What use to be a crossing
Title:  What use to be a crossing
Description:  Here is where the branch crossed at PA Rt 662.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 8:50:58 PM
Location:  Moselem, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  383   Comments: 0
Looking South
Title:  Looking South
Description:  A view of the Abandoned right of way now just a grassy road.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:21:26 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  234   Comments: 0
Looking North
Title:  Looking North
Description:  The abandoned right of way now being used for a private driveway on Donats Peak Rd.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:25:35 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  276   Comments: 0
Where are the tracks?
Title:  Where are the tracks?
Description:  In this view is where the branch used to crossover at PA Rt 863.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:38:29 PM
Location:  Lynnport, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  324   Comments: 0
Looking South
Title:  Looking South
Description:  Looking down the branch where it is now a parking lot.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:40:59 PM
Location:  Lynnport, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  248   Comments: 0
Abandoned Bridge
Title:  Abandoned Bridge
Description:  A top view of a bridge going over a stream. From the looks of it there might have been more than one track at this location.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:43:26 PM
Location:  New Tripoli, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories:  Bridge
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Abandoned Bridge
Title:  Abandoned Bridge
Description:  Even though I was far away from the city, I still find vandalism out in the outskirts.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:48:03 PM
Location:  New Tripoli, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  454   Comments: 0
Looking North
Title:  Looking North
Description:  A view where PA Rt 143 crossed over the branch.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:51:35 PM
Location:  New Tripoli, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  295   Comments: 0
Looking South
Title:  Looking South
Description:  Trees, weeds and bushes have grown on the right of way after it was abandoned.
Photo Date:  10/5/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2006 6:53:36 PM
Location:  New Tripoli, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  213   Comments: 0
Memorial Road Crossing
Title:  Memorial Road Crossing
Description:  Looking east down the branch where the trees tell you that it went through here.
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 5/8/2007 1:03:32 PM
Location:  Lochland, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
From Right of Way to Driveway
Title:  From Right of Way to Driveway
Description:  Looking west from the Memorial Road crossing.
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 5/8/2007 4:13:13 PM
Location:  Lochland, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  198   Comments: 0
Memorial Road Crossing
Title:  Memorial Road Crossing
Description:  Looking north where Memorial Road crosses over the branch.
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 5/8/2007 4:16:41 PM
Location:  Germansville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  289   Comments: 0
Primrose Drive
Title:  Primrose Drive
Description:  Looking south where a portion of the branch has been paved into Primrose Drive from Memorial Road for over a tenth of a mile.
Photo Date:  4/18/2007  Upload Date: 5/8/2007 4:20:28 PM
Location:  Germansville, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  181   Comments: 0
PA Rt 737 Crossing
Title:  PA Rt 737 Crossing
Description:  The old crossbucks from the Reading remain in place even though this crossing is exempt.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:16:42 PM
Location:  Kempton, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  394   Comments: 0
Track in Place
Title:  Track in Place
Description:  Looking north where the track is stiil in place with vehicles parked on it. This is now part of Albright Grain and Feed Mill.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:21:03 PM
Location:  Kempton, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories:  Track
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Views:  373   Comments: 0
Track in Place
Title:  Track in Place
Description:  Looking south down the branch at the PA Rt 737 crossing you can see more track still in place.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:25:58 PM
Location:  Kempton, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  356   Comments: 0
Looking North
Title:  Looking North
Description:  A small portion of the branch has been paved into Kirk Road. This was at the intersection of Little Round Top Road and Kirk Road.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:31:37 PM
Location:  Greenawald, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  195   Comments: 0
Looking South
Title:  Looking South
Description:  This was taken at the Little Round Top Road Crossing where the trees show that the branch went through here.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:36:56 PM
Location:  Greenawald, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  222   Comments: 0
Parking on the Branch
Title:  Parking on the Branch
Description:  Some home owners have found a use on the branch for their cars and trailers.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:40:45 PM
Location:  Albany, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  341   Comments: 0
Stony Run Valley Road Crossing
Title:  Stony Run Valley Road Crossing
Description:  Looking south down the branch where a deck was built on the branch. If you look to the right of the picture, you can see a bridge crossing over Maiden Creek.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:45:04 PM
Location:  Albany, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  255   Comments: 0
Leftover Ties
Title:  Leftover Ties
Description:  Looking east(railroad North) from the Railroad Road crossing where some ties still remain in place.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:49:44 PM
Location:  Jordan Valley, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  282   Comments: 0
From Railroad to Private Drive
Title:  From Railroad to Private Drive
Description:  Looking south from the Railroad Road crossing.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:54:05 PM
Location:  Jordan Valley, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  153   Comments: 0
Best Station Road Crossing
Title:  Best Station Road Crossing
Description:  This is where the branch comes across at Best Station.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 6:57:13 PM
Location:  Best Station, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  257   Comments: 0
Main Street Crossing
Title:  Main Street Crossing
Description:  Looking north where Main Street crosses over the branch and will soon connect to the LV Slatedale Branch at Emerald.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 7:02:48 PM
Location:  Custer, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  244   Comments: 0
From Right of Way to Driveway
Title:  From Right of Way to Driveway
Description:  Looking south from the intersection of Main Street and Old Mill Road.
Photo Date:  4/23/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 7:06:22 PM
Location:  Custer, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
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Views:  280   Comments: 0

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