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  • Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.
Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.

 #7609  by Schuylkill Valley
 
Scotty , we can talk about the Lehigh Valley too. The PRR had trackage rights with the Lehigh Valley to go to Wilksbara, Pa.

Thanks for the website link too.

Len,

 #7898  by Schuylkill Valley
 
Hey Scotty, Cool website you have on the LV.
The 250 Ton hook that R&N own is at Pittiston yard now own by RMDI .
That Big crain rolled over on D.J.Shirly Killing him in 1994

Len.

 #7953  by asmith87
 
The PRR's mammoth roundhouse at Crestline still stands. Long out of use, though.

 #8193  by Schuylkill Valley
 
Hi Mr. Smith ,
Where is Crestline located ?

Len.
 #8419  by Franklin Gowen
 
Ohio.

 #9483  by Rick F.
 
Te PRR's PY&A roundhouse still stands in Ashtabula, Ohio. Turntable is gone and the roundhouse is part of a scrapyard.

 #15916  by rob216
 
Anyone have some pics of the round house there??

 #22602  by Nasadowsk
 
Ex LIRR turntables:

Morris Park, NY (Still in use!)
Oyster Bay, NY (2 - 1 is a 1/4 turn. Neither useable)

I think there's another on LI somewhere. The MP one is neat cause they use it to get DE/DM units into the roundhouse. I've heard they occasionally spin MUs on it too.

 #22863  by 1st Barnegat
 
Does it have to be turntables? How about transfer tables?

If so, add Amtrak's Wilmington facility.

Active today, with quite a few transfer tracks.

I believe this is also the same place where the GG1 was born and first tested.

You can get a great view of the place on Amtrak going north from Aberdeen, MD and points south. Amtrak's Wilmington facility is south of the Wilmington Station.

 #23153  by GandyDancer
 
I believe this is also the same place where the GG1 was born and first tested.
First tested on Wilmington's test track and built in Altoona.

 #23281  by WNYRailfan
 
Does anyone know anything about the PRR roundhouse in Crestline, OH. The website mentions that the feasibility study was recently released. Has anyone read it?

What has kept the Crestline roundhouse intact in its full shape?
Many parts of roundhouses were removed when they were not needed, especially when the diesels took over.

 #23505  by GandyDancer
 
Here's a great link to an updated history of the Crestline roundhouse. Looks like "going to the dogs" may have saved it. :)

http://crestline.pennsyrr.com/History.html