Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Vol 47 No.1
Articles Listing

Pennsylvania Railroad T1 5550 Steam Locomotive Trust

The Trust is created to re-build the PRR T1 4-4-4-4. Includes one photo of #5548, and some historical information.

Pullman Porter Blues

The movie "Pullman Porter Blues" takes a rail journey through American black history, as experienced by three generations of Pullman porters.

2 Locomotives in Starring Roles

Steam Into History attempts to represent 1850s railroading with two 4-4-0 steam locomotives and several pieces of rolling stock. Includes lots of photos.

PRRT&HS Paint Committee Report

The committee report covers the accurate PRR paint colors.

Pennsy Railcar Restorations Brings PRR Equipment Back To Life Part II

Restoration reports on G29a and G29b gondolas, Lehigh Valley SW1, and PRR SW1.

Amtrak ACS-64 Sprinter Clearance Test Run

Amtrak ACS-64 (Amtrak Cities Sprinter) #603, an electric locomotive from Siemens Mobility, has begun testing on the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Keystone Corridor in preparation for revenue-service fleet deployment of 70 units. Includes several photos.

Grip Teller Visits Horseshoe Curve

In the spring of 1934 PRR was planning its wall calendar for coming year, with Horseshoe Curve the setting. Osborne Company's Grif Teller was again to be the artist. Not being familiar with the site, Grif asked to see Horseshoe Curve firsthand and absorb its ambiance.

Parlor-Observation Queen Mary Scrapped

Announces the destruction of the passenger car and provides its history and a couple of photos.

Amtrak Fall Leaf Excursions over the Port Road

A report about Amtrak's Autumn Express round-trip excursions. Includes many photos, a schedule, and details about the consist.

Quincy, Pa. Station

This beautiful late Victorian station served the town of Quincy, Pennsylvania, which was located on the Mont Alto Railroad, a branch line of the Cumberland Valley Railroad. These later became a part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Includes several photos.

Amtrak's Veteran Diesel on the Keystone Corridor

In July 2013, Amtrak specially painted P42 #42 at Beech Grove in honor of America's veterans. Includes many photo and a consist report.

New Bridge Erected Across Amtrak Tracks at ex-PRR Lancaster, Pa. Station

A photo essay of the bridge under construction.

A Pennsy Pike in France

The author shares his story of 1:32 (Gauge One) garden model railroading. Includes photos of his PRR equipment and his layout.

Ex-PRR RS-3 #8479

A bit of history about this locomotive.

The Shrinking Dinky

A proposal to move the Princeton, NJ station.

Remembering Al Staufer

Remembering the artist, author, and model railroader Al Staufer.