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272:American companies established in 1850
262:1858 disestablishments in Pennsylvania
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135:Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
58:Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
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217:RSME Timetable article
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143:Pennsylvania Railroad
123:Reading, Pennsylvania
115:Lebanon Valley Branch
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