Morning Action on the Chestnut Hill West Line

[@IanTasch]

Sweet video! Love the narrations of the train numbers and history about the stations.

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Ian! Really can't thank you enough... your comment means a lot to me my friend. Thank you for watching!

[@AndreiTupolev]

Some charming old stations. I like the bookcase!

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thanks for watching, Andrei! The stations were pretty much my entire reason for visiting this line... such fascinating architecture!

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

Fun fact: Once upon a time, the Pennsy had a branch that left the Chestnut Hill Branch. It was the Fort Washington Branch which connected to the Trenton Cutoff. It was primarily used for freight, but did host an occasional passenger train. It had wooden Catenary poles as well. It also is unique in that during the Second World War, it was a money loser. The line did go into Conrail, but lasted only a short time under CR before it was abandoned.

[@TrainiacProductions]

Wow, I never knew that! Thanks for the cool information and thanks for watching, Jessica! :D

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

TrainiacProductions More info. It was electrified from the 20s to the 50s. It split off the branch near Allen Lane. Abandoned by Conrail in 1978. I'll share some pics on the Facebook page.

[@discoverfrance]

There is a short entry about the Cresheim Branch a.k.a. Fort Washington Branch on the Wikipedia site: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cresheim_Creek#Cresheim_Branch_(Fort_Washington_Branch)_of_the_Connecting_Railway A steel trestle, which replaced the former stone railroad bridge for this branch, crosses Germantown Avenue next to Cresheim Creek and the former Trolley Diner at the Chestnut Hill / Mount Airy line. In Google Map's satellite view, it's interesting to trace the right-of-way for that branch, as it winds its way toward Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) and then merges with the highway's path. More of it (between Gtwn Av. and the 309) may eventually be developed as an extension of the Cresheim Trail, but for now it seems to primarily function as a pathway for PECO high-tension power lines.

[@septafan]

Great video I’m probably gonna head up sometime in the autumn there to get some action with the fall foliage! Love the quality, narration, and shots!

[@JKelcy]

Great video, looks like a stop our club will take next time out! Thanks for sharing.

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thanks very much, Earle! Immensely appreciated. I'd definitely recommend it! Some really interesting neighborhoods -- Chestnut Hill in particular had a lot of character and looked very walkable. Have a great week, my friend!

[@geraldmiller]

Great sound in the video!

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Gerald! I really appreciate it. I sometimes feel like the sound is nearly more important than the video itself! Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@iusetano]

Excellent video like always.

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thank you so much, my friend! Immensely appreciated!

[@malachimuhammad-dy2ow]

I like seeing Chestnut Hill West Line trains passing by my house.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Awesome video my good Elyk. Looks like a "Nice" area as well. Keep em coming \m/

[@TrainiacProductions]

Hey thanks big time Bippin!! I really appreciate that my man. It was super "nice" around there, but leaned toward 90% if ya catch my drift, Lmao!! Thanks again my man!!

[@crail4ever]

Nice Video!

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thanks so much, man! Really appreciate it!

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

Very informative video with perfect narration. Well done. New subscriber. 🍻

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thank you so much, my friend!! I really appreciate your kind words & your subscription, I'm subscribed to you as well & look forward to your uploads! Have a great weekend! :D

[@TimWhiteRailProductions]

Nice Job

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thanks very much, Tim! I appreciate it man!

[@TimWhiteRailProductions]

TrainiacProductions Your Welcome Anytime

[@danielsamuels5857]

I wonder how long before service on this line gets restored?

[@boboneill4970]

Have you seen the SEPTA acs-64s yet?

[@TrainiacProductions]

Hi, Bob! I went out to try to see a test run of the new ACS-64 the other week, but I had missed it. I'm gonna try to catch the future test runs, though!

[@conrailsharedassetsguyprod98]

That day was my birthday

[@TrainiacProductions]

That's awesome! Happy Belated Birthday!

[@Videowatcher10p]

3:09 The trian is IN PHILADELPHIA already

[@bryant_gotgame]

He means going into Center City Philadelphia

[@colamations5066]

I Ride The Chestnut Hill East Line

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

Nice video!

[@TrainiacProductions]

Thank you so much, man!