A southbound Amtrak Crescent dips below the many bridges (and underpasses) along a stretch of track on the NEC located between Sharon Hill and Glenolden, PA just outside of Philadelphia. Interestingly, two of these four bridges mark the location of both Sharon Hill and Folcroft stations (served by SEPTA) while a third station, Genolden, is just ahead of the train. In fact, Curtis Park Station on the north end can be seen from Sharon Hill Station, while Norwood Station can be seen on the south end from Glenolden station.
Amtrak took over the New York - New Orleans market when the Southern Railway discontinued its famed Southern Crescent. Following the same route, it takes two days and a night to connect the Big Apple with the Big Easy. The crossing of Lake Ponchartrain is
