Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Vol 47 No.4
Articles Listing

Preserving the Finale of Long Island Steam

This article primarily covers the LIRR's G5 4-6-0 steam engines at the time that they were being replaced with first-generation diesels. Includes lots of photos, including of the movement of the preserved models.

Update on MRPS' Twin-unit Diner and E-8 Acquisitions

The Midwest Railway Preservation Society in Cleveland, Ohio will be restoring two PRR E8 engines.

Track Pan Display in Wilmore, Pennsylvania

After a bit of history on track pans near Wilmore, PA, the author introduces the ability for people to visit a preserved small section of the track pans at Dave Wright's home.

Three by Losse

A photos of an H21c, an X32, and unlabeled open-top, two-bay PRR hopper.

Book Reviews

"A Railroad Atlas of the U.S. in 1946" and "Dining Car Panorama".

5550 T1 Trust Update

An update from the PRR T1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Inc.

Conditions of ex-PRR Tunnels Becoming Critical

Salt water damage done to the Hudson River tunnels due to Hurricane Sandy and causing their rapid deterioration.

Ex-PRR F41b in Lansdale, Pa.

Two photos of PRR #480047 found on August 2014.

A More Complete History of the Chartiers Branch Part 1

This installment starts by covering the history prior to the branch receiving its name, and then starts the description from Carnegie west to Bridgeville. Includes lots of photos and diagrams.

Joe Gallino Jr.

The author interviews the son of Joe Gallino Sr, who was a PRR fireman, engineman, road foreman, trainmaster, superintendent, and chief engineer. Both Joes worked for the railroad at the same time for a while.

From Dubious to Ubiquitous

This article covers the LIRR MP41 motor car ("Doodlebug"). Includes many photos and scale drawings, as well as a map of the area the car traveled.