Summary
Highlights
The host, Mr. William, introduces an episode dedicated to routes serving his favorite childhood stop: Broad and Walnut. He promises to showcase several significant transit lines.
The first route presented is the number 4, a former trolley streetcar line that was replaced by current routes 57 and 65. It was known as route letter C, discontinued in 2011, and later became the Fern Rock to South Philly connection in 2012. Key points include 9th, 10th, 11th, and Broad Streets, representing Southern and Midvale districts. The host has been riding this line since 2019.
Next is route 9, formerly known as route letter A. Its bus service was extended to Andorra Loop in 2006. It represents the Allegheny District and has been a favorite route since 1998-2001, covering areas like Roxborough and Upper Roxborough.
Route 12, a former trolley line, saw bus service debut in 1956 and merged with route 90 in 1997. It serves the Southern District, with main points including Grace Ferry Avenue and Society Hill. The host has been on this line since 2003.
The number 21 is introduced as another former streetcar line that began bus service in 1956, similar to route 12. Formerly route D, it represents the Cattle Hill District and has been a favorite since 2000-2001.
Route 27, once known as Route A Express, initially served Henry Avenue and Barren Hill. It was extended to Plymouth Meeting Mall in 1989 and Metroplex Shopping Center in 2000. An earlier portion was the 12th and Kensington line, discontinued in 1922. It represents the Allegheny District, serving Manayunk and Roxborough, and the host first rode it in 2004.
Route 32 is a former streetcar line from 1957. Bus service replaced it, covering Roxborough and Andorra. It was eliminated in 1996 due to budget constraints but has since been refurbished. The host has been a fan since 1999.
The number 42, a former streetcar, was originally route letter D, a twin to route 21. Bus service began in 1956, and it was rerouted between 1972 and 1996, eventually reaching Wycombe Loop. It represents the Haddington Hill District and also serves 61st and Pine Loop. This has been a long-time favorite for the host since 1999.
Finally, the host introduces the orange-colored Broad Street Line train, which began service in 1928, operated by PTC until 1968, and then by SEPTA. Lifeline service was active in 2020. The line includes local, express, and spur services, and it has been a favorite train since 1999, also known as the Broad Street Subway.
The host concludes the episode of The Schedule Collection Show, dedicated to the routes serving Broad and Walnut Streets, and bids farewell until the next episode.