Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley RHS
Little 50/50 Sales person
Vee Pauli and her granddaughter sell 50/50 tickets.
Laurel Line Debate
During a regular meeting of the Chapter, an informal debate broke out over the proposed "New Laurel Line".
Several Lawmakers have proposed a light rail system that would run from Carbondale to Nanticoke and serve the communities in between.
Ed Miller thought it was a good idea and wondered why they abandoned the first Laurel Line.
This plan was in response to the traffic congestion on I-81. It was suggested that the median of the Interstate may be part of the Right-of-Way.
We all laughed and acknowledged that such a plan is decades away and now only exists as concept or plan on paper.
We also realize that today we have a car culture and everyone wants to go on their terms. However, if the service was convenient, some people might forgo the car and use it to commute to maybe Downtown Scranton or Wilkes-Barre.
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, March 10 2010 7:46 AM
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Upcoming Programs : March 11, 2010: May 13, 2010: |
Holiday Trains Sold Out
Chapter President Vee Pauli says the 2009 Holiday Trains sold out in six days when tickets went on sale on October 15, 2009.
Thank you for your support.
2009 My Little Pumpkin Train
The "My Little Pumpkin Train" that ran on October 10th 2009 sold out. Thanks to everyone for their support
2009 Moscow Picnic Meeting
Despite some rain the picnic turned out good, with Chapter Members eating under the covered area in front of the Station.
Our annual Picnic Meetings at Moscow have proved to be a popular event.
The historic DL&W Buildings were a great place to see some slide programs on Milk Train and the former railroads, blast furnaces and shops at the massive Bethlehem Steel.
Part of it now is a Casino. A museum is in the process of being built to tell the story of the Steel Mill and its place in American History.
It just seems fitting that we have our summer get-together on the Station grounds.
2010 Calendar
The Chapter's 2010 Calendar is now for sale.
Color cover and 14 Black and White photos of regional railroads.
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)
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
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.