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Darby, PA view from eastbound CSX train crossing SEPTA  light rail line

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Once that kind of crossing was common, but now it is truely rare. Thanks for sharing this.
Bob

Today it has flange bearing frogs for the trolleys, the passengers get the bumpy ride!
Gonut

refarkas Wrote:
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> Once that kind of crossing was common, but now it
> is truly rare. Thanks for sharing this.
> Bob
You are so correct.  In the olden days, when the B&O was still operating passenger trains such as "The Royal Blue" on this line, there were two tracks crossing over the streetcar now "light rail" tracks.  I believe that the B&O pulled up the 2nd track around 1960 since the through passenger service ended in 1958.  Great photo, thanks for sharing it.
John in White Marsh, Maryland

Anyone have a photo of the “light rail” diamond?  Dosen’t look like a regular frog crossing. Which carrier is responsible for maintenance, or is it a shared agreement arrangement?
CM80.46

It is a flange bearing diamond on the Septa side. No gaps of a traditional diamond.

What’s that neighborhood like to railfan  in?  I’ve always wanted to shoot that scene, but I hear diverging reports of whether hanging out there is a good idea.