Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad

Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad
Map
1895 map of the P&BC, labeled as "PW&B," reflecting its control by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Overview
HeadquartersPhiladelphia
LocalePennsylvania and Maryland
Dates of operation1854–1916
SuccessorPhiladelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length110 miles (180 km)

The Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad (P&BC) was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It operated a 110-mile (180 km) main line between West Philadelphia and Octoraro Junction, Maryland (near Port Deposit), plus several branch lines.