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Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad

Former railway company in Pennsylvania1

The Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad (PG&N) was a railway company in the United States. It was incorporated in 1831 and opened its first line in 1832, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.2 It ceased to exist in 1976.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 5, 1831Founded1

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Breton Railroad Depot at Philadelphia 1832
Photo: William L. Breton, artist; Kennedy & Lucas, publisher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad (PG&N) was a railway company in the United States. It was incorporated in 1831 and opened its first line in 1832, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Conrail1

Timeline

  1. Apr 1, 1976Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Apr 5, 1831Founded Founded1

Sources

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