CHI-Philly trip plan

[BlackDiamond]

Does Philly still run the historic trolleys (PCC or otherwise), or have they all been retired?

If you mean the PCCs that used to run on Girard Ave (rte 15) they are currently being rebuilt again and won't be back in operation for a little while.

 

[BlackDiamond]

Philadelphia is famous for Cheese steaks, and Jim's at 4th and South St. makes the very best. View attachment 29012 (forget the 2 "tourist" places). When ordering, you will be asked, "Whiz?". Say yes.

There was also a place in Reading Terminal Market (under the old station which is now a convention center) which was pretty good. Unfortunately I don't remember which vendor it was. The market is a cool place to walk around.

 

[Joe from PA]

Does Philly still run the historic trolleys (PCC or otherwise), or have they all been retired?

There is a restored old one you can enter and explore at the SEPTA headquarters just across the street and right from the Jefferson train station.

 

[PRR 60]

Philadelphia is famous for Cheese steaks, and Jim's at 4th and South St. makes the very best. View attachment 29012 (forget the 2 "tourist" places). When ordering, you will be asked, "Whiz?". Say yes.

Jim's burned down yesterday. Total loss. Vows to rebuild.

NBC10

 

[Bob Dylan]

Jim's burned down yesterday. Total loss. Vows to rebuild.

WOW! Guess the 2 Famous Tourist Joints Pat's and Genos will pick up business, although I'm sure Locals don't go there!

I've read that Dalessandros has the Best Cheesesteaks in Philly???

 

[Acela150]

WOW! Guess the 2 Famous Tourist Joints Pat's and Genos will pick up business, although I'm sure Locals don't go there!

I've read that Dalessandros has the Best Cheesesteaks in Philly???

As someone that lives less then 5 minutes from Delly’s. That is a fact! And chubby’s across the street is just as good.

 

[tomfuller]

If you want to avoid Maryland, DC and Delaware, you can get off the Capitol Limited in PGH and ride the Pennsylvanian all the way to Philadelphia. The Pennsylvanian is a single level train that goes across Pennsylvania in daylight so you don't need a sleeper.

 

[zephyr17]

Jim's burned down yesterday. Total loss. Vows to rebuild.

NBC10

Bummer, I ate there last year and they were great!

 

[MARC Rider]

If you mean the PCCs that used to run on Girard Ave (rte 15) they are currently being rebuilt again and won't be back in operation for a little while.

There are a whole bunch of them being stored(?) at the car barn in southwest Philly that can be seen when riding Amtrak or SEPTA between Philly and Wilmington.

 

[MARC Rider]

Philadelphia is famous for Cheese steaks, and Jim's at 4th and South St. makes the very best. View attachment 29012 (forget the 2 "tourist" places). When ordering, you will be asked, "Whiz?". Say yes.

Jim's was not in business when I lived in Philly 50 years ago. There was a place on South Street in the 500 or 600 block where I used to get cheesesteaks for my boss (and myself, too), but that one isn't is business anymore.

I never polluted my Cheesesteaks with "whiz", I don't even think they used that term back then. As I recall, provolone was the standard cheese, and that's how I always had it.