by Silverliner II
The Pennsy did indeed operate the Silverliner II's into NYP on occasion. As for that other photo, it is a slight miscaption...those, as we know are Arrow I's, operating in their original MU incarnation.
The Silverliner I's were the six original Pioneer III MU's purchased by the Pennsy in 1956/57. Five of the six cars survived until June of 1990 for SEPTA.
And that picture of the #216 is indeed 30th Street Station, Upper Level, Track 2, looking west. That is indeed an open area beyond Track 4 at the far right that would be overlooking Penn Coach Yard (whereas Newark Penn Track 5 has a solid wall against the platform). Also the ceiling height is too low, without the extra steelwork for the bridge supporting the westbound PATH track that would be above Track 2 at that point.
Also all the tracks are at the same height (Track 2 at Newark is at a lower height than Track 3, 4, and 5) and looking to the west, the platform is straight, instead of gently curving away. Definitly 30th Street's upper level. Just a misprint on the caption for that photo as well.
The Silverliner I's were the six original Pioneer III MU's purchased by the Pennsy in 1956/57. Five of the six cars survived until June of 1990 for SEPTA.
And that picture of the #216 is indeed 30th Street Station, Upper Level, Track 2, looking west. That is indeed an open area beyond Track 4 at the far right that would be overlooking Penn Coach Yard (whereas Newark Penn Track 5 has a solid wall against the platform). Also the ceiling height is too low, without the extra steelwork for the bridge supporting the westbound PATH track that would be above Track 2 at that point.
Also all the tracks are at the same height (Track 2 at Newark is at a lower height than Track 3, 4, and 5) and looking to the west, the platform is straight, instead of gently curving away. Definitly 30th Street's upper level. Just a misprint on the caption for that photo as well.
"CSX Detector. Milepost Six Point Four. No Defects. Repeat: No Defects. Total Axles Seven Four Seven. Detector Out"