Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Vol 50 No.1
Articles Listing

RRMP Dedicates Restored Ex-PRR E6s #460

This article about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania restoring the PRR E6s #460 includes who donated to the project, where the engine is to be positioned now and in the future, the locomotive's history, how it was adopted by well-known modeler Bill Volkmer, and then donated to the museum. Includes photos of the engine at the museum, and a couple of historical photos.

RRMP Selected as Smithsonian Affiliate

The Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums and educational and
cultural organizations.

Steam Up LIRR 39

The current status and planned financial efforts to fund the full restoration of this locomotive to running state. Two 2016 status photos are included.

The T1 Trust Update

Lists the curators of the #5550. A Lego model will be designed to help fund the project. Popular Mechanics features the project. Original blueprints have been found and completed. Reports on construction progress. Includes current status photos.

Penn Station, Reborn?

It is possible, with funding from New York state, that the station might be rebuilt. This article covers the problems the whole area where the station was has been experiencing since the demise of the original masterpiece.

Chicago Union Station PRR Display

The store about enlarged photos wanted for the Chicago Union Station waiting area. Includes the history of the Union Station with many historical photos.

State Tower (1937-2016) Closed

State was an ex-PRR main line interlocking tower. Includes a schematic of the area over which it had control, and two interior photos.

Ex-PRR Business Car Philadelphia, #7507, for Sale

The history of the car, how M.W. Clement found and restored the car, and a general description of the car's state. Includes one exterior and many interior photos.

The Lime Industry at Gibsonburg

This article covers the history of the PRR's Toledo Branch, and the author then describes the town's lime buildings and his hiring on to the PRR. Includes many photos of the lime industries, a complete 1966 track diagram, the engines used for the lime runs, and other industries served by the railroad.

The Last PRR Two-Digit Steamer

PRR #26 was the last L1 in the system with a two-digit number. This brief article includes many photos of the engine in action.

All Aboard to Gridiron: Football Traffic on PRR

This article covers what it was like to board the trains used for bringing college football crowds to the various towns. Includes several ads and many photos. There is a sidebar on the B&O special trains for the Army-Navy games.

Called for Train 519

The author recalls a particular night run with a 2-10-2 in northern Michigan.