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The High Line - Autumn 2025 (Mailed: October 2, 2025)
"The High Line” is a Philadelphia Chapter publication, included with all memberships and is published twice annually.
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The High Line Volume 37, No.2 (October 2025)
The Autumn 2025 issue of "The High Line," is now mailing to all current members (October 2, 2025).
The High Line, Autumn 2025, includes a variety of features. There are lengthy articles on; Aerial views of the PRR in Philadelphia in the 1930s; The Trenton Avenue Elevated line in Philadelphia; E-44 and E-44a freight electrics ; Lewis Hoy's photographs of the last PRR passenger service to Norristown; A "What are we looking at?" story; and tribute stories on Chris Baer and Steve Staffieri.
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
Chapter Meeting - September 20, 2025
The Modelers Meeting ("A Virtual View of PRR Steam")
K&L Trainz owner Steve Lerro presented the process of creating and operating a steam locomotive in the Trainz Railroad Simulator franchise. This technology offers an exciting and affordable way to enjoy the history of PRR Steam right from our home computers. Check back for YouTube release of this presentation.
The Feature Presentation ("The Thorndale Coal Wharf)
Chapter member Al Gianantonio presented images of primarily official PRR photographs taken around the turn of the 20th Century when both the Thorndale coal wharf and its almost twin sister, the Denholm coal wharf were built. Its location, general structural components, track layout, operation and adjacent buildings and their purposes will be discussed as well as what was previously used to coal steam trains on the PRR's Philadelphia Main Line prior to its construction. Check back for YouTube release of this presentation.
July 2025 - YouTube Content Addition
The latest addition to our YouTube offerings are presentations made at the June 21, 2025 chapter meeting. For more information and to view more videos, please visit the chapters "Video / YouTube" page.
Philadelphia Chapter - 2025 Meeting Schedule
