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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Last Ride on the PRR, 70 Years Ago
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 48 No.1
Page:
9
Author:
Chuck Blardone
Category:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Detailed information about FDR's last days, and the funeral train. Includes photos and a map of where the train went.
PRR Covered Hoppers
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 48 No.1
Page:
16
Author:
Al Buchan
Co-author:
Bob Johnson
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
This articles covers the PRR classes H30 and H30A. In addition to historical information, the article also includes numbers constructed, diagrams, close-up photos of all parts of the cars, and side-profile photos.
PRR Menus
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 48 No.1
Page:
22
Author:
Bob Stewart
Category:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Copies of actual PRR menus from various named trains.
A More Complete History of the Chartiers Branch Part 2
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 48 No.1
Page:
49
Author:
Doug Mahrer
Category:
Pennsylvania Railroad
This installment continues with the Bridgeville area, covering historically-interesting topics, and including photos of the area, both modern and old. Then, onward toward Canonsburg, with information and photos of Mayview, Boyce, and Hills. It also covers the Bell (PRR) and Greer (Montour) tunnels, with a map indicating their location. Finally, the article reaches Canonsburg, with photos of the area, including one of the Pittsburgh Railways crossing over the Chartiers branch track near Richfol. Includes a design diagram of the Richfol passenger shelter as built in 1918.