Temple Hill Track removal - May 1, 1989

Rail being removed from the Temple Hill Track on May 1, 1989. Rail train also seen in Reading at Pike. Video by Richard White

[@eugenekleis4235]

Is this maryland are Pennsylvania

[@ericzerkle5214]

Saw this happen to the C&O here in Indiana between Marion and Muncie spring 1993.

[@BlueWaterRailfan]

It's always unfortunate to see, when was this track abandoned?

[@train5974]

A railfans worst nightmare. 😐

[@ericzerkle8486]

Saw this all over indiana back in the early to mid 1980s...

[@haroldreardon8070]

1391, there is no way to left ( lift) the right of way. That has to be loaded with front end loaders and dump trucks IF it has any value. 4235, obviously it was Conrail as these are Conrail units and cars.

[@elirosen1391]

Imagine seeing all the track disappear in ten seconds. Did they left the entire ROW on the day you taped this?

[@onrr1726]

I doubt it took a day. Most likely a few weeks depending on how many miles it was between point A and B.

[@florettaannabel1128]

Nice

[@SOU6900]

So what happened to the right-of-way? Converted to a road or something?

[@rwhite502]

Most of it abandoned. Part of it between Temple and Blandon was paved as a walking path for mushroom plant workers.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

Where was the Temple Hill track located?

[@rwhite502]

Between Reading Yard (Pike Interlocking) and Blandon, PA. Was the mainline before the Low Grade was built in the 50's.

[@tommyhunter1817]

I HATE to see this.

[@eugenekleis4235]

What railroad is this

[@eugenekleis4235]

What state is this at