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THE BLUE JUNIATA

"The Blue Juniata - a pictorial journey of the Juniata River and the fabled Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad."  This feature presentation was given by Michael Froio, on December 10, 2022 at the Philadelphia Chapter.

Michael Froio is a photographer and educator in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.  For more information and to view Michael's works, please visit: michaelfroio.com

THE SPIRIT OF ALTOONA
PRESENTED TO THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER

This feature presentation was given by Joe DeFrancesco, Executive Director of the Altoona "Railroaders Memorial Museum," on March 2, 2024 at the Philadelphia Chapter.

The presentation focused on the development of the K4 class using the Altoona Test Department’s scientific methods. Exploring the K4 design and 1361’s career. Discussion on the 1361 as a memorial to railroaders of Altoona and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Restoration plans, progress, and the tracks ahead.

RESTORING A PRR M1a BRASS LOCO

This modelers presentation was given by chapter member Ed Seyerlein, on March 2, 2024 at the Philadelphia Chapter.

Ed Seyerlein presented restoration of a Gem Guild (DH-103) PRR M1a brass locomotive. Discussion expanded on how to make 50 year old brass engines operable on today's layouts.  Lastly, Ed reviewed model accuracy, painting, variations and weathering techniques.

PRR PHILADELPHIA DIVISION IN THE 1950's

This feature presentation was given by Charles Chandler, on September 24, 2022 at the Philadelphia Chapter.

Charles hared numerous images and stories of constructing his 1950's era prototype layout of the PRR Terminal Division.

Please note this video is a recording of a projected presentation. As such, lighting, viewing angle and audio are not always ideal. However, the photos and accompanying narration should provide another interesting watch.

ALCOS ROAR ON THE PENNSY

This feature presentation was given by Gus Minardi, on March 5, 2022 at the Philadelphia Chapter.

Chapter member Gus Minardi, presents a slide show of PRR Alco Diesel locomotives in operation. 

Please note this presentation is a recording of a slide show.  As such, lighting and viewing angle is not always ideal.  However, the photos and accompanying narration should provide an interesting watch.

PROGRESS ON MY PRR LAYOUT

This presentation was given by Tim Garner, on March 5, 2022 at the Philadelphia Chapter "Modelers Meeting."

Chapter member Tim Garner, discusses why he scrapped his 22-year-old proto-freelanced PRR layout to start over modeling real places, his goals, the research, the compromises and lessons, and the next steps. Lots of photos & illustrations

MODELING PRR CATENARY INFRASTRUCTURE

This presentation was given by Ron Hoess, on December 9, 2023 at the Philadelphia Chapter "Modelers Meeting."

Chapter member Ron Hoess presented his ongoing modeling of early PRR catenary and infrastructure. Ron discussed PRR's success of the 1915 Paoli electrification and PRR's rapid move to electrify the Chestnut Hill Branch. Further, in order to connect the Chestnut Hill Branch with the Broad Street  Station, catenary was also required from Mantua Junction

PRR Ore Extra

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Ore Extra, Saxonburg has just recently passed over the famous "Horseshoe Curve" and entered "Allegheny Tunnel" at Gallatin after battling 10 miles of 1.85% grades. Just west of Johnstown, "SG Interlocking" will divert the train onto the Conemaugh Line, which is a Pittsburgh bypass route for through freight trains. Ay "Kiski Junction" the train will travel for about 21 miles over the "Butler Branch" where it will be handed over to the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad for the last 10 miles