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A Cincinnati Sojourn
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 38 No.2
Page:
7
Author:
Ken Briers
The author restored a 1950 Ford F-1 and drives it to PRR railroad-related shows. This article covers his drive to Cincinnati for the first Lines West PRR convention. Includes many photos of the car posing in areas along the way and Cincinnati itself.
A Conversation About Chicago & North Western Train Operations
Magazine:
Chicago & North Western Historical Society Modeler Volume 10, #3
Page:
48
An interview with retired C&NW conductor James Yanke.
A European Rail Adventure
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-07/08
Page:
34
Author:
Don Heimburger
Scale:
S
The author travels the European train system on his vacation.
A Railroader's Christmas
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2016 #6 November
Page:
15
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Christmas Eve 1965, and railroad call boys.
Cheap Watches by Train
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2017 #5 September
Page:
42
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
In the 1880s you bought a good-quality watch at a train station!
CN 3502
Magazine:
S/Sn3 Modeling Guide 1998-08/09
Page:
27
Author:
Denis Fortier
This locomotive was purposely derailed, placed on the street, and it drove under its own power to the center of town, so that its generator could be used to power a town struck by an ice storm.
Eastern Junction
Magazine:
1:64 Modeling Guide 2011 Spring
Page:
24
Author:
Gary Carmichael
Scale:
S
The author shares his approach for running SD45 locomotives in a coal train over a hill, with pushers. He also updates the reader on which modeling projects he has been involved in. Includes a photo of the Sn2 Crew modular (Free-mo) layout set up at a recent show.
Imagine...a Pennsy Man Envious of the GTW!
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 52 No.1
Page:
76
Author:
Charles H. Geletzke
A brief story about a PRR engineer being envious of the Grand Trunk Western engineers.
John Ceplece, PRR Engineman
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 51 No.3
Page:
54
Author:
Eric Porch
The author covers the stories John Ceplece, of Struthers, Ohio, told to him. Includes photos of John during his 50-year employment with the PRR.
Mark Twain and the PRR
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 52 No.3
Page:
81
Author:
Doug Mahrer
The author's references to the PRR.
Pullman Porter Blues
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 47 No.1
Page:
5
Author:
Cheryl L. West
The movie "Pullman Porter Blues" takes a rail journey through American black history, as experienced by three generations of Pullman porters.
Remember With Respect
Magazine:
S/Sn3 Modeling Guide 1995-04
Page:
12
Author:
Bill Wade
Remembering the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, the author reviews the people and companies that suffered due to the war.
Slow Orders Through Gordonville
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 51 No.3
Page:
81
Author:
Sam S. Stoltzfus
The author recalls a day when trains were running very slow along the 4-track Main Line near his house.
Tales From The Rails
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #2 April
Page:
10
Author:
Robert Nicholson
"Willie's New Boots". A story about Willie having bought boots too small, but too proud to admit it to his co-workers.
Tales from the Rails
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2015 #2 March
Page:
10
Author:
Robert Nicholson
A story about the M.O.W. ballast train of which the author was the conductor.
The Army-Navy Game and Penn Coach Yard Memories
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 52 No.3
Page:
68
Author:
William D. Volkmer
The author shares his experience as a gang foreman. Includes prototype photos.
The New Man
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #6 November
Page:
18
Author:
Robert Nicholson
The author describes his first day on the job at the Santa Fe Railroad in Illinois.
U.S. Marines' "Toys for Tots" Train Runs After All, In Style
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 52 No.1
Page:
77
Author:
George Pins
Amtrak stopped providing the service to deliver the toys, so a PRRT&HS member used his locomotive to offer the service.