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The Pennsylvania Railroad Technical &
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Preserving the heritage of "The Standard Railroad of the World" for future generations |
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 M1B 6787, East Altoona, April 1957, was built by Lima, placed into service on April 3, 1930 as an M1A, converted to M1B in September 1946, and was sold for scrap in September 1959. John Prophet photo. MISSION The Society's mission is to further scholarly learning and interest in the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) and its predecessor companies by stimulating and encouraging the collecting, researching, recording and preserving of all technical, historical and practical information concerning the PRR and to make this information available to interested persons in appropriate ways, such as publications, meetings, and the maintenance of a research archive. In addition, the Society hopes to further accurate modeling.
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"From the Midwest to Florida
By Rail
1875-1979, Vol.1" Coming in late 2013. The first of two volumes of the definitive history of through passenger service from all Midwest cities to Florida.All railroads, trains, and years. Vol. 1 covers C&EL-Monon-IC-PRR-L&N-M&O.
(2013 release)
Vol. 2 covers Q&C/SR-Frisco-FEC-Amtrak-Stations-Jim Crow-Maps-Yearly Train OperationEast Coast- "Shadow Service" (mostly PRR).
(2014 release)
Each volume is expected to be over 375 pages. The very intertwined subject matter means that complete coverage of any single railroad is not possible in a single volume. We recommend that the reader purchase both volumes Very limited printing, available only through the PRRTHS/KPC We expect to sell out quickly |
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A song commemorating the wreck of the Red Arrow on Bennington Curve, February 18, 1947, has won 2nd place in the 2013 Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Contest. Written by Jason Teel and Chuck Cox, it was inspired by Mr. Cox's grandfather, Irvin (Jim) Kelley, who, as a photographer for the Altoona Mirror, was one of the first people on the scene of the wreck. The song can be heard at: https://soundcloud.com/mamacornmando/red-arrow-train |
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2014 Annual Meeting A Work in Progress |
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Railroad Museum of Long Island begins $1 Million Fundraising Campaign Partners with Strasburg Rail Road Company to Restore and Operate LIRR G5s Locomotive #39 March 15, 2013 Press Release |
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