1874

“Manayunk and Roxborough Inclined Plane Railway Company” Opens

This company was incorporated in April 1873 to construct an inclined plane rail operation in Philadelphia. It was intended to haul cars uphill from Manayunk to Roxborough by means of a stationary steam engine.

Single fare was $.05

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