Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley RHS

Monthly Programs

This Month : Norm Barrett will present a program on the Kansas City Southern Railroad.

3713 Project Gets Own Web Site

As the 3713 Project moves forward, a new website has been launched. This new website is devoted to the project and has current information about the restoration.

There are also many new pictures of this ongoing project. MORE

R&N Photo Freight

Here are some shots of the Chapter Sponsored R&N Photo Frieght that featured the "pups". Photos by Ed K.Web Album - R&N Photo Freight

Laurel Line Slide Show / 125th Anniversary of Trolley Car DVDs

The Chapter's has released 2 DVD's. One is a Slideshow on DVD of Ed Miller's photography. The other is for the 125th Anniversary of Scranton's First Electric Trolley Car of 1886. This DVD features the films of Ed Miller. You can order these online or at Scranton Hobby, Scranton, the Trolley Museum, Scranton, PA. More Information

Sentimental Journey Slide Show 2011

The 3rd annual Sentimental Journey Slide Show was held November 5th. at the Jenkins Twp Fire Company. Slide Show

Ed K's Pictures of the Sentimental Journey Slide Show

Ed took these pictures of our 3rd Annual Slide Show. Ed K's Pictures of Sentimental Journey Slide Show

Train at Moscow

Ed K. captured this action of a Steamtown train making its short layover at Moscow, PA. During this layover, passengers can purchase refreshments. Train at Moscow

Snow, October 2011

Ed K caught this steam train coming out of Steamtown headed up grade to the Poconos. This train was a special train going to Tobyhanna. The leaves on the trees were turning and snow was on the ground.. Snow October 2011

Moscow Picnic 2011

Some pictures of the Annual Picnic Meeting at Moscow Station and Frieght House. We really had a nice picnic here again this year. (Photos by Ed K. and Mike R.) .Moscow Picnic 2011

3713 Photos, June 2011

Here are some photos of the 3713 at the Steamtown Shop in Scranton, PA. Ed Kaspriske took these shots on a recent trip to Steamtown in June. 3713 Photos

Summer 3713 Special Edition

We have another 3713 Special Edition for the Summer 2011. Please read for current information on the restoration project. Summer 2011 Special Edition

2012 Calendar

The Chapter's 2012 Calendar now available for mail order. This year features 8 color photos and 7 B&W photos. (The past calendars featured B&W photography and color covers.) A good mixture of Traction, Steam and Diesel Equipment.. Also includes Extra Photos. 2012 Calendar

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.

2011 Calendar

The Chapter's 2011 Calendar has a slightly new format. Color cover and 14 Color photos of regional railroads.(The past calendars featured B&W photography and color covers.) 2011 Calendar

Laurel Line Facts

The 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 ?

Welcome To The Redesigned Web Site

Welcome to the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rail Historical Society's newly redesigned Web Site. 20 volunteer hours were used in redoing it. If there is something that you would like to see or wish to submit pictures or news items contact the Webmaster. mrushton@ptd.net