(From ETT No. 8-A. In effect 27 Oct, 1963)
The Main Line (Mile Post 0.0 to 57.9) 57.9 miles, is the former Camden and Atlantic line. It was the main passenger route from Camden and Philadelphia (via the Delair Bridge Line) to Atlantic City (and Cape May via Winslow Junction and the Cape May Branch).
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