The March 2, 2024 chapter meeting was well attended (110 attendees, combined via in-person and Zoom).  The days events included a number of vendors offering railroad and model railroad merchandise, as well as the Philadelphia Chapter Store selling recent and back issues of "The High Line" and other merchandise.

Modelers Meeting:  "Restoring a PRR M1a Brass Loco"
Chapter member Ed Seyerlein presented restoration of a Gem Guild (DH-103) PRR M1a brass locomotive. The presentation discussed how to make 50 year old brass engines operable on today's layouts.  Ed also reviewed model accuracy, painting, variations and weathering techniques.  This presentation was recorded and is available on the Chapters YouTube page.

Dinning Car and Chapter Business Meeting

At the conclusion of the Modelers Meeting, attendees enjoyed lunch, followed by the business meeting.

Feature Presentation:  "The Spirit of Altoona" 
Joe DeFrancesco, Executive Director of the Altoona "Railroaders Memorial Museum," presented with a focus 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.  This presentation was also recorded and is available on the Chapters YouTube page.