Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley RHS

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June 13, 2013. John Kilbride Along the Bridge Line

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

Santa Trains, 2012

The Chapter ran several Satna Trains to the Moscow Station and freight house. These pictures are from December 1st, 2012. Photos by Ed K. More Information

2013 Calendar

The Chapter's 2013 Calendar.As an annual project and fund raiser, the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rail Historical Society puts together a calendar, featuring photographs of local rail lines. The photos are from the collections of members of the chapters. Everything from steam, traction and interurban, diesels and local landmarks have been in past calenders as well as some current photos. 2013 Calendar

4th Annual Sentimental Journey Slide Show

Our fourth annual Sentimental Journey Slide Show was held at the Mountain Top Hose Company. Here are some photos from the event.. More Information

2012 Moscow Picnic Meeting

The Chapter gathered at historic Moscow Station and freight house for the annual picnic meeting . Photos by Ed K. More Information

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

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.

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 ?