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PENN WESTERN OPERATIONS GUIDE - ALLENTOWN DIVISION READING, PA SUBDIVISION |
| The industries comprising the Reading Subdivision are actually along the backdrop and have real loading platforms. These industries are located along the main line. They are serviced by a special train that picks up and delivers freight on the fly and does not leave off cars. The special train runs once a week. The Paul Jagger Clothing Co. receives material and ships clothing via box cars. Superior Hardware ships hardware products via box car. An old Lehigh Valley Models Continental Can Co. kit was the basis for the Bachmann Pretzel Co. Reading is famous for its pretzels. Burkhard's Bakery Products McKesson Healthcare is a pharmaceutical distributor Stanley Furniture Stores Pittsburgh Paints Distributors Godiva's Chocolate Company Sears, Roebuck & Company Distribution Center |
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