MOUNT UNION, Pa. — The East Broad Top Preservation Association has completed the purchase of another segment of the legendary narrow gauge railroad from the Kovalchick family. The purchase includes track and right-of-way from Mount Union to the Aughwick Creek bridge, about four miles, according to Association President Larry Salone. “It has been a long […]
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Connecticut River Valley photos from Jim Shaughnessy
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Gordon Peterson’s Port of New York & New Jersey RR
This layout has period trains, planes, and automobiles. Featured in CTT Dec 2009. Waterfront industries, a small shipyard complete with drydock (CTT Feb 2012), seafood plant, Oyster Point Lighthouse, etc. […]
Gordon Peterson’s Port of New York & New Jersey RR
This layout has period trains, planes, and automobiles. Featured in CTT Dec 2009. Waterfront industries, a small shipyard complete with drydock (CTT Feb 2012), seafood plant, Oyster Point Lighthouse, etc. […]
Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO scale PRR K4s steam locomotive
Broadway Limited Imports LLC HO scale PRR K4s steam locomotive With smoke puffing in synch to the exhaust sounds and motion of the drivers, this accurately detailed K4s from Broadway Limited Imports captures the sights and sounds of one of America’s best-known steam locomotives. Model Railroader reviewed the first release of BLI’s K4s in the […]
Matched set
Eastbound Providence & Worcester train FPCH with B39-8 No. 3909, B30-7A No. 3007, and B39-8 No. 3908 prepares to depart the New York & Atlantic Railway’s Fresh Pond Yard in Queens, N.Y., on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Thomas Mik […]
Washington Metro welcomes first 7000-series railcars NEWSWIRE
The new 8000-series cars approach the Greenbelt Station. Sol Tucker Interior of the new 8000-series WMATA cars. Sol Tucker WASHINGTON – The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is debuting its first 7000-series train at Greenbelt Station this week. The newest addition to the rail fleet will fulfill a critical National Transportation Safety Board recommendation by replacing […]
Sounds and images: Raising a Northeast Corridor drawbridge
FULL SCREEN Bob Johnston Amtrak bridge operator Merrill Perkins controls the Northeast Corridor’s Niantic River movable bridge from a tower at the end of the structure. Push-button controls make this bridge easy to operate. FULL SCREEN Bob Johnston The previous Niantic River movable bridge had been built by the New Haven Railroad in 1907, and […]
Roselle to Jersey City: A farewell
CNJ GP7 1524 brings a Jersey City-bound commuter train into Roselle station on April 27, 1967, not long before the Aldene Plan diverted such trains to Newark’s Penn Station. John A. Yohannan A major change was about to take place in 1967 on the Jersey Central passenger service to Jersey City, N.J. From its humble beginnings […]
Fall vision
Oct. 7, 1997, was a perfect day to witness Conrail’s Office Car Special rolling east through the Berkshires on the Boston & Albany line at Bancroft, Mass. Photo by Robert Jordan […]
Member video: Ted McLean’s N scale railroad
This is Ted McLean’s N scale railroad located just outside Philadelphia, PA. His scenery and reproduction of certain areas are impeccable. It’s a shame most of you can’t see it in person. It’s a masterpiece. Enjoy! Video shot by William Fagan […]
Member video: Ted McLean’s N scale railroad
This is Ted McLean’s N scale railroad located just outside Philadelphia, PA. His scenery and reproduction of certain areas are impeccable. It’s a shame most of you can’t see it in person. It’s a masterpiece. Enjoy! Video shot by William Fagan […]
