The Connecting Railway was a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, incorporated to build a connection between the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad and the PRR in the city of Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge over Schuylkill River, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
The Bustleton Branch splits from the Philadelphia & Trenton Line at Holmesburg Junction.
"HOLMES" Block Station (Holmesburg Junction), late 1970s
Abandoned K&T Branch, Behind Frankford Arsenal, 2006. Note rails disappearing into roadway for river access point
The Pennsylvania Railroad, legal name The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, also known as the "Pennsy", was an American Class I railroad that was established in 1846 and headquartered in Philadelphia. It was named for the commonwealth in which it was established. At its peak in 1882, the Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest railroad, the largest transportation enterprise, and the largest corporation in the world.
Penn Central Company stock certificate
John Edgar Thomson
PRR Philadelphia to New York City coach ticket, c. 1955
PRR DD1 electric locomotive used in the New York City terminal area and tunnels