Evening journal., 1891-07-27
the PennsYlvania Railroads Double
Lines to Atlantio City.

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lines to Atlantic CitY-the West Jersey
and Camden and Atlantic Railroads.
now operated as a double track line, and
famed far and wide as the Pennsylva-
nis's Double Lires to che Sea. have long
bsen known as the old and reliable route
TO Atlantic City The Camden and At
lantic Railroad was the pioneer, and for
a long TINS the only route TO what has
now become one OF the most popular and
attractive seaside cities OF the world.
Many Philadelphians will remember
how in the earlier years Of the
hrst railroad they travelled slowly ana
In inferior cars to Atlantic City, when
one or two trains day more than suf-
feed to accommodate the entire volume Of
traffic and many Of them may also recall
the ill-sucess Of the railroad venture
which was so pronounced that at a meet
ing Of the directors the proposition to
take up the rails and sell them for scrap
iron was grayely discussed. Wiser coun
sci prevailed, however, and from this
humble origin sprung what is to-day the
most complete and best appointed system
OF railway leading to any seaside resort
In this country.
ihe West Jersey and Atlantic from
Newfeld to Atlantic City was built and
inaugurated with conspicuous success
under Pennsylvania management, the
Camden and Atlantic was acquired, aud
the two lines consolidated into the
Pennsylvania's Double Lines to the Sea.
These lines are now operated with that
skill and vigor for which the Pennsyl.
yanis Railroad is celebrated The road
way Of each line is in excellent condition.
Laid with steel rails, stone ballasted,
fitted with that greatest Of time.savers,
the track tank, protected by the block
signal system, its physical condition can
only be compared to those blue-ribbon
sections OF the main line track that at
tract the admiration OF the chance
traveller and provoke the unstlnted praise
OF the railway expert.
For the complete equipment Of this
splendid road-hed the great resources Of
the Pennsylvania System are freely
drawn upon. The choicest passenger
coaches. parlor cars constructed expressly
for this service, and stalwart hard coal
burning locomotives, designated as the
Pennsylvania Standard, are provided.
The speed Of such trains on such road
bed is whatever the management chooses
70 make 1t, but In the exercise OF wise
and conserv ative Judgment the maximum
Of seventy five minutes for the run from
city to sea has been adopted. This
Is as fast as the fastest trains Ia reRu-
lar service In this country or abroad,
and Is quick enough to meet the wishes
of the average traveller. These trains
speed down to the sea over one track and
up on the other, with no obstruction, but
with clear, clean sweep of track always
ahead. Safety is the prime essence OF
this plan, and comfort is assured by
reason Of substantial equipment clean
well ballasted, firmly established road
bed, without dust, and locomotives with
out cinde-s. These characteristics.
briefly outlined, form the basis Of the
wide and well earned popularity Of this
hrst class route TO Atlantic City.
The high favor in which this route is
held is by no means local, but extends to
all sections OF land where the influence
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad is felt. A
large number Of trains from the south.
east, west, northwest, and southwest
deliver their passengers in Philadelphia
at varying hours each day and all Of them
may hnd a convenient connection at the
foot of Market street (the central sea
shore station Of Philadelphia, for prompt
conveyance to Philadelphia's great seaside
suburb.
By the provision OF these unsurpassed
facilities Of travel the Peunsylvania
Railroad Company has not only developed
IN greater measure that any other agency
this city by the sea, but has nationslized
it.