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August 14, 1883
Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The Marietta branch of the Columbia & Reading railroad, six to seven miles long, was completed, with first passenger trains running yesterday. It connects Marietta to the main line between Landisville and Bruckhart's station, offering convenience and scheduled services.
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A New Railroad.
The Marietta branch of the Columbia & Reading railroad is finished and passenger trains were run over it for the first time yesterday. The road is between six and seven miles in length. It commences at the lower end of Marietta and connects with the Columbia & Reading road nearly equidistant between Landisville and Bruckhart's station. It will prove to be a great convenience to residents of Marietta and persons living along the line of the road. Trains leave Marietta at 7:20 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. Returning leave the new junction at 9:15 a. m. and 5:01 p. m. making close connections with trains on the main road
The Marietta branch of the Columbia & Reading railroad is finished and passenger trains were run over it for the first time yesterday. The road is between six and seven miles in length. It commences at the lower end of Marietta and connects with the Columbia & Reading road nearly equidistant between Landisville and Bruckhart's station. It will prove to be a great convenience to residents of Marietta and persons living along the line of the road. Trains leave Marietta at 7:20 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. Returning leave the new junction at 9:15 a. m. and 5:01 p. m. making close connections with trains on the main road
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Marietta Branch
Columbia Reading Railroad
Passenger Trains
Railroad Completion
Train Schedules
Where did it happen?
Marietta, Between Landisville And Bruckhart's Station
Story Details
Location
Marietta, Between Landisville And Bruckhart's Station
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
The Marietta branch of the Columbia & Reading railroad is finished, with passenger trains run over it for the first time. The road is six to seven miles long, connecting Marietta to the main road. It provides convenience to residents, with specified train schedules and connections.