The Paoli Local: 100 Years Of Electrification On The Pennsyl

mfroio · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:43 am

Today marks the 100 year anniversary of the Pennsylvania Railroad's electrified service on the mainline between Philadelphia and Paoli, the fist chapter in one of the most ambitious railroad electrification projects in the country. Click read, enjoy!

Mike

http://michaelfroio.com/blog/2015/8/25/the-paoli-local-100-years-of-electrification

1361prr · **Joined:** Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:42 pm **Posts:** 34

Well done Mike---as usual!

mfroio · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:51 pm

Thanks 1361PRR!

G. W. Laepple · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:10 pm **Posts:** 1182

The most recent issue of "Classic Trains" (Fall 2015) includes a detailed 12-page article describing the PRR's electrification to Paoli and beyond, with many excellent photos, by Frank Tatnall, a native of Philadelphia and retired railroad employee.