Chapter Meeting - June 20, 2026
The Modelers Meeting ("Using AI for Model Railroad Operations Planning")
Presenter and chapter member Jim Blair will discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can help us improve our modeling. In particular, how 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 covered 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 covered the history of the mainline PRR electricifcation begining with the DC power for Penn Station and tunnels in New York. Also discussed the transition to the conversion to AC power and the expansion of the system during the 1930's. The presentation concluded with how the electrification has changed over the years and now supports Amtrak's current high speed operation.
April 2026 - YouTube Content Additions
The latest additions to our YouTube offerings are now available. For more information and to view more videos, please visit the chapters "Video / YouTube" page.
The High Line - Spring 2026 (Mailed: April 14, 2026)
"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 38, No.1 (April 2026)
The Spring 2026 issue of "The High Line,"
includes a variety of features. The 64-page includes
stories on...
- Interesting insights from our readers
- A 1965 Christmas Trip - by Bradford G. Phillips,
- Passenger Stations on the Connecting Railway - by Ed Duffy,
- Development and Operations of ZOO - by Glenn Fisher with Lin Bongaard,
- 1960s P-RSL Photos - by Russell T. Sharp,
- A "What are we looking at?" story - by Tim Garner, images from Mark Cole collection,
- And tributes to Charlie Horan.
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 - 2026 Meeting Schedule
