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1361

feeds@yuku.com (ebtnutz) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:51:31 GMT

Any news on the situation of 1361?

PRR ringer box

feeds@yuku.com (djm1975) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:50:32 GMT

I have an old wooden ringer box about 5 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 5 " high with 2 bells on top. There are 2 terminals on top. There's no crank. It has a little brass plate between the bells stating "PROPERTY OF PENNA RR CO".
Can anyone tell me what it was used for/with? I can provide a picture if it helps.
Thanks in advance,
Dan

Regions, Divisions, Districts, whatever!?!?!?

feeds@yuku.com (JSykes) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:12:44 GMT

I always get fouled-up on what was what, when, e.g., the regions, divisions, districts and what time periods where they applicable.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a reference for this? or give a quick outline. I know none of the back Keystone issues I have cover this.

If the explanation is way too complicated, I am mainly interested in the early and mid-1950's.

Thanks!

-- John

Old Signal Bridge on Horseshoe Curve

feeds@yuku.com (mudhen) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:48:43 GMT

I'm looking to build the signal bridge at milepost 240 on the curve. My question has to do with the position signals. Photos I've seen show 5 signals (3 facing eastbound and 2 facing westbound) What is the 3rd eastbound signal used for? Is the eastbound inside track bi-directional? I would appreciate any info the group can supply.
Thanx.
Tom

PRR Chartiers Branch - HN Houston Interlocking Tower

feeds@yuku.com (rchgck) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:44:40 GMT

Does anyone remember or have any information on the Houston tower located in Houston, PA on the Chartiers Branch of the Panhandle Division of the PRR?

A PRRT&HS Keystone article on the Panhandle Branches mentions it as HN block and interlocking station located at milepost 15.2 and as the only staffed signal installation on the branch.

Believed to have been built around 1904 and phased to part time operations in 1949, probably closed sometime shortly after that and torn...

Freight on the line to Mackinac City

feeds@yuku.com (Dave S) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:54:22 GMT

In the early to mid 1960's, how much freight did the Pennsy handle north of Grand Rapids? Also, were freights run all the way to Mackinac City?

Pennsy Power III Steam Engine chart question

feeds@yuku.com (djm1975) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:14 GMT

For anyone with a Pennsy Power III this question concerns the chart on page 55. For anyone w/o the book this question concerns a chart of steam engines specs. The headings for the columns are engine no, type, builder, c/n, date, cyl., dr.,wt. etc. What I need to know is what "C/N" is short for. Help!

Forge,PA

feeds@yuku.com (CRSD70) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:25 GMT

I was looking at a PRR print on ebay and it say it is at Forge,PA I asked the seller for more info he said that the only other info he had was that the crew would be changing 20 miles ahead in Altoona,PA ca1951. Does anyone know where this may have been or is?

Pennsylvania Company Employee Coupon Book

feeds@yuku.com (bcla0911) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:50:22 GMT

I have a Pennsylvania Company Book of Meal and Lodging Coupons dated 1910, which was handed down from my great-great grandfather who was a fireman for the RR. It appears to have been issued in Fort Wayne, IN, and in the "Branch" field is hand-written the word "Western". I am curious to find out more about this book. If anyone has any information, or knows where to look for more information, I would appreciate the help. I also would like to know an approximate value, for...

80 Lb sledge hammer?

feeds@yuku.com (locoi1sa) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:21:42 GMT

Hi
I found this standard MOW plan for an 80 Lb sledge hammer. Unless it is made out of lead I estimate it weighs about 18 to 20 Lbs.
http://prr.railfan.net/st...an=55619--&frame=YES
What do you think?
Pete

PRR.PA Units

feeds@yuku.com (rdg41) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:40 GMT

What trains or service were the PA units used???

Old Issues of Railroad

feeds@yuku.com (ericg) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:30:15 GMT

Are the 1993 issues available on-line?

PRR obs "Wake Island"

feeds@yuku.com (Meteor910) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:16 GMT

What was the class number of the PRR observation car "Wake Island" seen often in St louis in the late 1940's? Is there a PRR car diagram available? "Wake Island" was renamed just after WW2. What was its original name? What was its car number? Thanks.

N5 B restoration need your opinion

feeds@yuku.com (Conductor Scott) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:13:56 GMT

I recently purchased an N5B and plan on restoring it. However, I'm torn between restoring to "as original as possible" and making it more of a family oriented "cabin", with paneling, a functional kitchen, etc.
Just thought I'd get other's opinions.
Thanks
Scott

C Tower in Conemaugh, Pa.

feeds@yuku.com (Engr PD) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:08:41 GMT

Another ex- PRR structure has passed into history. C Tower in Conemaugh, Pa. was torn down earlier this week after being closed for the last six years. Who knows when MG, AR, and ALTO will be demolished. Also, the position light signals are falling quickly on the old Pittsburgh and Conemaugh Divisions.

PRR telegraphic codes

feeds@yuku.com (Codasaurus) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:32:52 GMT

I am interested in telegraphic codes and have a large collection of codes spanning many decades and industries.

The PRR maintained a telegraphic code over at least 5 decades that ran into several editions as follows:

C. T. 700 Effective August 1, 1897
C. T. 900 Taking effect June 15th, 1901, and superseding C. T. 700, issued August 1st, 1897.
C. T. 900 Taking Effect November 1, 1912 and superseding C. T. 900, June 15, 1901.
C. T. 900 - REVISED 5-1-1919....

protoypical ways for the traffic - candid question!

feeds@yuku.com (phbonnieux) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:36:13 GMT

Hello Group!
Since we don't have no more than 2-track mainline here in Europe, I'd like to ask question about multiple tracks, particularly on PRR of course!
If it's a 3-track mainline, is the center track indifferent (I mean trains running West- or Eastbound)?
In the case of 4-track mainline (Philly to Harrisburg), what is the correct configuration?
Thank you for your help and for sharing knowledge!
Philippe (F)

York Yard

feeds@yuku.com (chastrains1) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:42:54 GMT

I am currently in the research and design phase of a model railroad project for Northern Central Branch. I was wondering if anybody knows of any pictures of the York Yard and engine house available. Preferable in the Steam Era. (Aerial pictures will be a bonus!)

All help will be appreciated!

Thank You,
Chuck

O gauge E-44 pantographs

feeds@yuku.com (lbirailer) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:00:11 GMT

Hello, I need a pair of pantographs for an O gauge House of Duddy E-44; any suggestions? Duddy does not have any...Butch

Sad Day

feeds@yuku.com (mclarenm8a) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:24:11 GMT

The only film clip of the S2 Turbine actually pulling a train I know of was on You Tube and has been taken down.

Does anyone know of downloadable film/video of the real S2 running down the track? I would really like something I could keep on my computer or on a DVD.

Thanks in advance for your help.