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.
Little 50/50 Sales person
Vee Pauli and her granddaughter sell 50/50 tickets.
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.
Thursday, July 2 2009 11:43 PM
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Upcoming Programs : June 11, 2009: Ed Kaspriske; The N&W 1218 and 611. August 9, 2009: Annual Picnic @ Moscow. Rob Davis September 10, 2009: Tom Nemeth; |
2009 Calendar
The Chapter's 2009 Calendar continues its tradition of railroad photography.
Lots of Traction, Steam and Diesel power in this Calendar. (As always)
2009 My Little Pumpkin Train
It is not to early to think about our My Little Pumpkin Train. It is scheduled to run on October 10th 2009.
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 late November and early 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
Web Album - Santa Trains At Moscow
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.
Interior Photos of 3713, April 2009
Some shots of the interior of the 3713 and the work done on it. Photos by Joe Boshek
January 2009 Photos of 3713
Ed Kaspriske took these digital images of the onging work to restore the 3713. Ed was visiting the Steamtown Shops.
Mark Ciocca Paints at Moscow Station
In the Fall of 2008, Chapter commissioned artist to paint Station Agent Windows.
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.
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.