Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Vol 51 No.3
Articles Listing

Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines

History of the Greyhound bus lines, a large portion of which was owned by the PRR. Includes a map, many photos,

The Pennsy in the Drink

This article covers the mysterious derailment of train 316 near Baden, PA, on March 16th, 1941. Includes many photos, and the PRR newspaper announcement for the capture of the criminals.

John Ceplece, PRR Engineman

The author covers the stories John Ceplece, of Struthers, Ohio, told to him. Includes photos of John during his 50-year employment with the PRR.

Pennsy's Pitcairn Women of WWII

Women took over the jobs men had held until they had to go to war. Lots of photos of women working for the PRR.

Molly Pitcher Article Postscript

The story behind the "Molly Pitcher" advertisement. Includes the full ad, and photos of the woman who stood in the ad.

CNJ to the Rescue of PRR's GG1 Wreck in 1967

A GG1 was wrecked in Edison, N.J. at 3:27am on Sunday, July 9, 1967. Includes photos and the story of the aftermath.

A Wild Night Run

An incident of railroading on the Pennsylvania's Main Line in the 1880s.

Cork Tower, Lancaster Pa., Pictorial

Photos of this tower.

PRR's Eastman Boxcars

The Eastman heated box car is described on pages 290-291 of John White's book, The American Railroad Freight Car, reprinted here.

Slow Orders Through Gordonville

The author recalls a day when trains were running very slow along the 4-track Main Line near his house.