Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley RHS
Correction
The photos that Mike "Brezzy" Bischak submitted were incorrectly put in the "guest" photo section.
Mike is actually a Chapter Member, although he is not able to attend many meetings because he is busy working on the R&N.
Thanks for the photos.
L&WV Idea
While a group of Chapter Members were talking to Ed Miller about the Laurel Line, our Esteemed Delegate, Joe Boshek had and idea.
Maybe when the leaves fall off of the trees, maybe we could rent a van and have Ed point out some locations.
2010 Endless Mountain Rails Convention
The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Chapter has been selected to host the 2010 Convention of the National Railway Historical Society. The convention, dubbed "Endless Mountain Rails" will be held in Scranton, Pennsylvania June 22-26 2010.
Wednesday, January 7 2009 5:25 AM
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Upcoming Programs : November 13, 2008: Dave Crosby 25 Steam Engines in 21 Days. December 11, 2008: Members Choice / Picture Night. |
35th Anniversary Banquet
Chapter members gathered to celebrate 35 years.
2008 Moscow Picnic Meeting
What started out as a experiment turned into an event that can't be missed.
Moscow Station Great Location
Moscow Station and Freight house turn out to be fun location for Chapter Picnic Meeting.The first event was done on a trial basis. No one was sure if it was going to work as Moscow is far for people in Luzerne county and a way in the country for people in Lackawanna County.
The historic DL&W Station, the old wooden freight house (perfect for a slide show) and the rustic location that lend to a picnic make it the perfect place for our Chapter to meet.
Santa Trains at Moscow Station
In December 2008, the Chapter turned historic Moscow Station and the Freight House into a Christmas destination.
Various activities for the children included crafts, watching the new HO layout and the Lionel Layout and talking to Santa.
Refreshements were served by Chapter Members (as always) to the train patrons.
A light coating of snow made Moscow look like Christmas
Pictures and more about the event
Sample Of Chapter Activities
Chapter Members are involved in many different activities.
Some things Chapter Members enjoy are :
- Working at events at Moscow Station.
- Model Railroading
- Enjoying a movie or slideshow at a meeting.
- Photography of railroad related subjects.
New Design For 2008
The original Chapter Web Site Committee consisted of the Late Michael Fomous, Past President Paul Hart and Mike Rushton.
New Web Site
Former website was colorized design of first web site and lasted for several versions from 2000-2007.After several meetings at the old Howard Johnson's in Pittson, PA, a web site was designed.
While the Chapter had published Newsletters, Calendars and other printed material, this was the first venture into digital media.
Murals At Moscow Station
Some local artists have prepared some murals at Moscow Station.
The window-shaped panels have a railroading theme and depict station scene from times gone by.
Ed Miller Makes Correction
Local Rail Historian Ed Miller makes a correction at the February Meeting. He celebrated his 39th birthday, in January, not his 89th
Former Meeting Place Up For Sale
As the webmaster took a ride through the Austin Heights section of Old Forge, a sign saying 3 properties were up for sale.
The former St. Stanislaus Catering Hall where to Chapter used to meet, along with the Church and another building are for sale as part of the Diocese of Scranton's restructuring.
Laurel Line FactsThe Laurel Line last ran in 1952. This means that in 2008, the line has been not operated as a whole for 56 years. The Pittston to Wilkes-Barre segment last saw a CONRAIL train circa 1976. This section of the line has been abandoned for 32 years and traced of it are getting hard to find. What would we give now to have a mass transit system like the Laurel Line in this era of high fuel costs ? |
New Rocky Glen Park Historical Marker
At the beginning of August, 2008, the PA State Museum and Historical Commission dedicated a new historical marker near the former Rocky Glen Park.
The webmaster has yet to visit the new marker. The marker recalls this popular park that had its heyday when the Laurel Line connected it to Scranton, Wikes-Barre and all the other surrounding communities.