Pennsylvania's rich railroad history is being preserved by dedicated train enthusiasts and organizations. Numerous museums across the state, both large and small, showcase railroad history and ...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, built on the remnants of the South Pennsylvania Railroad, opened in 1940 as America’s first true ...

STRASBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Department of General Services (DGS) officially launched construction Tuesday on a new $13.5 million roundhouse at the ...

Kennett Square heralds itself as the mushroom capital of the world, but what many people may not know is that it was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad. Crystal Crampton, president of the ...

Inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, you find a 185-year-old steam locomotive, an art deco GG1-class electric train and a diesel train painted bright Conrail blue. Outside the museum grow ...

A portion of what was once the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad curves around a former flour mill in York County. Fewer Pennsylvanians ride the state’s rail these days, but a network of train lovers ...

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