Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Vol 49 No.4
Articles Listing

Banked Fires

A reprint of the identical article that appeared in the Altoona Mirror of August 7, 2016, which describes the current state of the Altoona-built K-4 steam locomotive PRR #1361 begin rebuilt to operating condition. Includes two photos of the engine.

Lack of Oversight Derailed K-4 Project, Report Says

Information about the history of the K-4 restoration project at Steamtown National Historic Site.

48th Annual Meeting Report

The 48th Annual Meeting of the PRRT&HS was held May 19-21, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel, Camp Hill, Pa. Includes many photos taken at the meeting, including of contest models.

To The Racetrack by Rail: PRR Race Train Service in Maryland

A detailed history of how people were transported to the horse racing tracks at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Includes many photos, track plans, and period advertisements. Also covers the tracks at the city of Havre de Grace, Delaware Park, Monmouth Park, Atlantic City Racetrack, and Bowie.

Train Orders at Watkins

S-scale modeler, Bob Frascella's painting covers the centerspread of the magazine.

A4 Shifters

The history of the A4 (along with the A5), which worked industrial sites in Eastern cities on trackage with close clearances and tight curves. Juniata Shops built all 64 A4 locomotives from 1906 through 1913. Includes prototype photos and scaled drawings.