by trainspotter71
Hi to all members. I'm wondering can anyone give me some info on the construction/renovation of the MFL section between Girard and 2nd Street back in the '70s.
When did it start and when was it completed? I was only around five years old at the time and have vague memories. All I can remember is that there was a flimsy looking, temporary track section, built with wood, for one set of the trains to park and wait while the other set heading in the opposite direction, I guess, passes.
Can anyone here elaborate and describe the construction site? I think I read that the reason for the renovation/construction was because the section of I-95 there was being remodelled. What was the total cost in 70's dollars?
Also, can anyone describe how the MFL and I-95 were prior to the construction? How was the MFL routed with respect to I-95 before the construction? Where was the Fairmount station and what did it look like?
Sorry for all the questions but I was very young at the time and don't have much memory of the project. All I can remember was that it was quite a huge and complicated project. Oh and does anyone have pictures? I would love to see some pictures of the project. Thanks in advance!
When did it start and when was it completed? I was only around five years old at the time and have vague memories. All I can remember is that there was a flimsy looking, temporary track section, built with wood, for one set of the trains to park and wait while the other set heading in the opposite direction, I guess, passes.
Can anyone here elaborate and describe the construction site? I think I read that the reason for the renovation/construction was because the section of I-95 there was being remodelled. What was the total cost in 70's dollars?
Also, can anyone describe how the MFL and I-95 were prior to the construction? How was the MFL routed with respect to I-95 before the construction? Where was the Fairmount station and what did it look like?
Sorry for all the questions but I was very young at the time and don't have much memory of the project. All I can remember was that it was quite a huge and complicated project. Oh and does anyone have pictures? I would love to see some pictures of the project. Thanks in advance!