The Modelers Meeting ("Using AI for Model Railroad Operations Planning")
Presenter and chapter member Jim Blair will discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can help us improve our modeling. In particular, AI can help us design prototype operations for our model railroads, help design our layouts, help us plan our equipment roster and develop train consists. The presentation will cover how AI is being used to help plan model railroad operations that simulate PRR's Belvidere Delaware Division in 1943.

PRR Electrification - The Keystone of High Speed) 
Presenter and chapter member Chris Jagodzinski will cover the history of the mainline PRR electricifcation begining with the DC power for Penn Station and tunnels in New York. We'll transition to the conversion to AC power and the expansion of the system during the 1930's. We'll conclude with how the electrification has changed over the years and now supports Amtrak's current high speed operation. Ken Kobus will provide a photo and verbal overview of the Pennsylvania Railroad's operations in Altoona. Expect a fantastic photo journey!