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50th Annual Meeting Report

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

3

Author:

Ralph Weischedel

Category:

Railroads

A report, with photos, of the 50th Annual Meeting of the PRRT&HS, May 9-12, 2018 in Altoona, PA. Includes many photos of the model contests.

Working on K4s 1361

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

18

Author:

Joe DeFrancesco

Category:

Museums

The Altoona's Railroaders Memorial Museum is working on restoring #1361 with the help of a group of Juniata Locomotive Shop professionals.

The End of the Line for Baycoast Railroad

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

21

Author:

Wayne Creed

Category:

Railroads

Describes which railroads are taking over this 67-mile line, and includes photos of their equipment.

PRR Coaling Tower in Renovo Placed on Pennsylvania "at Risk" List

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

24

Author:

Kevin Rauch

Category:

Structures - Trackside

The tower was placed on the at-risk list, meaning that it will get funding and attention to attempt to preserve it. Includes two photos of the tower.

4859 and Cabin To Be Relocated

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

25

Author:

George Pins

Category:

Locomotives - Electric

The PRR GG1 and N6b cabin car will be moved from the Harrisburg Station due to an Amtrak track upgrade. Includes a photo of the pair.

Pennsy's North Philadelphia Station

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

31

Author:

Thornton Waite

Category:

Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

Covers the history of the PRR station at 2900 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Includes photos and scaled drawings.

Pemberton Line Control P70 Coaches

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

72

Author:

Buzz Burnley

Category:

Locomotives - RDC

Two P70 coaches were converted to being powered for the New Jersey's Pemberton Branch in 1961. Includes a historical time-line, and many photos.

PRR Passenger Extra 8444

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

79

Author:

William D. Volkmer

Category:

Passenger Trains

A photo spurs the discussion covered by this article.

We Remember... The USAF's WWII "Paoli Local'

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

80

Author:

unaccredited

Category:

Airplanes

Photos and information about the 450th Bombardment Group serving with the 15th Air Force in Italy.

RRMP Goin's On

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

81

Author:

Joe Acri

Category:

Museums

A brief report of a show in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in September 2018.

CMSL 2018 Santa Express

Magazine:

The Keystone Vol 51 No.4

Page:

82

Author:

Alex R. Chmelowitz

Category:

Railroads

A description of the Cape May Seashore Lines traditional Santa Express trains operating full trips between Richland and Tuckahoe, NJ.