The Philadelphia Chapter preserving the history and memory of
"The Pennsylvania Railroad" operations in the greater Philadelphia area.
Chapter Meeting - June 21, 2025
The Modelers Meeting ("Modeling the Iron and Steel Industry - An Introduction")
Chapter member Fred Monsimer presented on railroads long relationships with the Iron and Steel industry. From the hauling of materials used to make Iron and Steel and the construction of cars and locomotives used to get the job done. From the modeling perspective, Fred addressed ways for modelers to either build a fully - Integrated Steel mill, to just one car load of I-beams passing through during an operating session. You don't need to build a model of a blast furnace or buy a lot of special equipment to introduce Steel to your layout. How far you take it is up to you. (This presentation will be available on the chapter's YouTube page in the coming weeks).
The Feature Presentation ("Update on the Restoration of PRR K4 1361")
Railroaders Memorial Museum Executive Director, Joe DeFrancesco presented the historical aspects of the K4 class, 1361’s history and recent updates with the restoration progress, and fundraising goals. (This presentation will be available on the chapter's YouTube page in the coming weeks).
May 2025 - YouTube Content Addition
The latest addition to our YouTube offerings are presentations made at the March 1, 2025 chapter meeting. For more information and to view more videos, please visit the chapters "Video / YouTube" page.
The High Line - Spring 2025 (Mailed: April 8, 2025)
"The High Line” is a Philadelphia Chapter publication, included with all memberships and is published twice annually.
Always anticipated, with content originating from knowledgeable members, including ex-PRR employees.
Publications are mailed directly to
chapter members only. If you would like to obtain a copy, please
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The High Line Volume 37, No.1 (April 2025)
The Spring 2025 issue of "The High Line," is now mailing to all current members. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
The High Line, Spring 2025, includes a variety of features. There are lengthy articles on the PRR Washington Avenue Branch in Philadelphia and on PRR's L-Class 2-8-2 Mikados. There's a story about the first L1s on the Conemaugh Division and two articles revisiting freight train CB20 in New Jersey. Finally, Henry Wetzel recounts his 1956 visit to the Camden Terminal Enginehouse.
If you have content that you would like to contribute to a future issue of The High Line, please email editor Tim Garner at: thehighline@philaprrths.com
Philadelphia Chapter - 2025 Meeting Schedule
