Former Converter and Power Stations
The majority of power sources in the original Pennsylvania Railroad electrification were built prior to 1940. Some have been retired out-right, others have been replaced with co-located static frequency converters, and others remain in service and will be refurbished and operated indefinitely. The following tables lists sources which are no longer in service.
| Location | Type (Number) | Capacity (MW) | Dates in Service | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City | Steam Turbines (5) | 18 / 32 | 1910–1954 | Three turbines originally, five from c. 1910. 32.5 MW total capacity. |
| Waterside | Steam Turbines (3) | 24 | c. 1910-1978 | |
| Richmond | Motor-Generators (2) | 60 | 1932–1996 | Replaced with co-located 180 MW Static Frequency Converter |
| Schuylkill | Motor Generator | 18 | 1914–1971 | |
| Somerset | Motor Generator | 18 | c. 1933-c. 1990s | Demolished circa 2011. Power at 13 kV, single phase, 25 Hz, ran from four switches at NE corner of building NE along Trenton Ave and connecting rail line to Frankford Junction, where they ran along Delair Branch to Richmond Sub 31. Also supplied Reading Railroad system via Wayne Junction. Transmission lines have also been removed. 39°59′11″N 75°07′04″W / 39.98639°N 75.11778°W / 39.98639; -75.11778 (PECO Somerset Substation (Disused)) |
| Benning | Frequency Changer | 25 | 1934–1986 | Operating contract expired. |
| Radnor | Synchronous Condensers | N/A | 1917-c. 1930 | Power factor correction and voltage regulation |
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