A portion of what was once the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad curves around a former flour mill in York County. Fewer Pennsylvanians ride the state’s rail these days, but a network of train lovers ...

Kennett Square heralds itself as the mushroom capital of the world, but what many people may not know is that it was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad. Crystal Crampton, president of the ...

Inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, you find a 185-year-old steam locomotive, an art deco GG1-class electric train and a diesel train painted bright Conrail blue. Outside the museum grow ...

IT IS A PROJECT OVER TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING AT THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA IN LANCASTER COUNTY, AND THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE NEW EFFORT TO PRESERVE HISTORY. BROKE GROUND TODAY. THERE IT IS.

Fewer Pennsylvanians ride the state’s rail these days, but a network of train lovers work like locomotives to preserve the commonwealth’s rich railroad heritage. Craig Sansonetti, president of the Ma ...

Pennsylvania's rich railroad history is being preserved by dedicated train enthusiasts and organizations. Numerous museums across the state, both large and small, showcase railroad history and ...

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The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona, pictured in the 1960s. Today, this building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy of the Railroaders Memorial ...