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solipsisticsundays t1_j7di5pr wrote

Reply to comment by hdhcnsnd in Was pleasantly surprised to find that the oldest surviving passenger railroad station in the country is here in Philadelphia county - Shawmont station in Roxborough. Currently undergoing rehab to reopen this summer. by Odd-Emergency5839

Can’t count how many times I’ve almost ate shit on those with my cleats clipped in or have seen people take spills not expecting them.

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indoninjah t1_j7dluzt wrote

That and those damn blocks stopping cars from getting on the trail. Gotta go like 0.5mph on that spot lol. Tough as hell if you’re riding back from Conshohocken Brewery too 😂

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TheTwoOneFive t1_j7dp5q5 wrote

And then the towpath has that random concrete block jutting out into the path for the past 6ish months. Any idea why that is there?

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d_stilgar t1_j7dqc6l wrote

I hate that one. It’s barely big enough for a single bike and that area has too much gravel to do a quick downhill stop safely if you have to avoid or wait for anyone.

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Past_Celebration7084 t1_j7fkpcp wrote

Which one the one by the construction going on by the dam, or the one by Shaw mount station with the cobblestones. I have to bob and weave on my bike.

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TheTwoOneFive t1_j7fm0er wrote

The dam one - the Shawmont station --> trail connection stinks, but at least the blocks there have a purpose (stopping cars from getting on the trail). I have no idea what purpose the dam one serves.

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