Southampton Station Photos

The Southampton Railroad Station Society is continuing to grow its collection of photographs of Southampton Station through contributions from historical societies, train enthusiasts and longtime Southampton residents. This page offers a small look at how Southampton station appeared since its construction in 1892 through the present day.

Reading camelback approaching Southampton Station, circa 1900.
Photographer unknown

Philadelphia & Reading Camelback #608 leaving Southampton Station, en route to Reading Terminal. Circa 1940's. Photo courtesy of the ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Southampton Station circa 1920 with Elsie Klenk of Upper Southampton standing at Second Street Pike. Photo courtesy of Linda Schaefer.

Southampton Station circa 1920 with Elsie Klenk of Upper Southampton standing in what is present day Strathmann's parking lot. Photo courtesy of Linda Schaefer.

Coal mill opposite side Second Street Pike, looking south. Railroad is to the left of the photo. The bumper at the end of the siding remains in place today, which is now "Steam".

A single Budd RDC headed northbound at the station, summer 1978.
Photo by John Pawson

Northbound RDC leaving Southampton, winter 1981

Southampton Station building, circa Summer 1982

Southampton Station, Summer 2013