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The Greenville (PA) Railroad Museum has a former Union Railroad 0-10-2 #304 on display. There were nine of these locomotives in the class, this is the only survivor. Originally built for the Union Railroad, a former US Steel railroad that served the Pittsburgh, PA area, it went to the Duluth, Missab...

Charlie, Many thanks for checking in and reviving this moribund thread! I have this book as well and have read it at least 3 times. I concur with your assessment-it is a well researched and written tome. Having been born in Jamestown, NY and growing up just across the state line in northwestern Penn...

There is a magazine titled "The Short Line" that may be what you're looking for. I've not seen the magazine in some time however the website appears to be active. Here's the link: http://www.the-short-line.com/ Should you decide to subscribe would you be kind enough to provide some feedback?

Mr. Conklin-The June 1985 issue of Model Railroader had an article, with plans, of the Western Maryland's I-2 decapods numbered 1111-1130. These locomotives were almost identical in measurements with the L&NE locomotive shown. The tenders are a different matter however, the WM tenders were much ...

For those of you who are too young to be familiar with this episode, here's a writeup from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Stop_at_Willoughby

Just to be a real pain and a nit picker, in railroad and telegraph terminology the offices were designated by symbols of one or two letters termed "office calls" or "telegraphic office calls." The term "call sign" generally represents a radio station, either for broadc...

Thanks for the update Marty, I was wondering as well...

I have located in my parents' attic a toy train. It is in a box with the Unique Art Manufacturer name on it. The train set appears to be complete. Is there any value here? I have a brother who is 65 and it was probably bought for him. bamabelle-Without any further details (i.e. Type of locomotive, ...

Thank you very much! Appreciate your efforts and the quick response.

Can anyone direct me to or provide a list of telegraph call signs for the NYC? I'm particularly interested in the Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh line (Valley Division). I've tried searching on line but have come up empty handed.

I found this on Ebay, better grab it while you still can, Andy. Story Of The Susquehanna & New York Railroad by Edward L. Kaseman 2nd print 1968 That should read 2nd printing 1963. If you are really interested in this line I'd recommend that you pick up the third edition of this book which was ...

Are they posted anywhere? I'd enjoy seeing them as I'm sure others would.

Cactus Jack-A brief writeup on the Elk & Highland can be found in Tionesta Valley by Walter Casler, Book #8 in the series "Logging Railroad Era of Lumbering in Pennsylvania", printed in 1973. A short chapter, about 5 pages, with half of that photos and a map titled "Wright & M...

Gentlemen, Thanks very much for the replies! I appreciate your efforts. This was a rather roundabout route for traveling between Pittsburgh and Buffalo which most likely explains the early termination date of passenger service on the line.

Could anyone help me find the date of the last passenger train through Mayville, NY? Mayville, the county seat of Chautauqua County, NY, had a lovely brick depot which still stands and serves as a historical museum. At one time, steamboats plying Chautauqua Lake met the PRR's passenger trains. Mayvi...