Railroad Art & Photography Books & Presentations
Railroad art and photography are the subjects of two soon-to-be-published, must-have books, now available for pre-orders in the Whistle Stop Shop museum store at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! You can also meet the noted authors — J. Craig Thorpe and Tony Reevy — during their upcoming scheduled presentations and book signings at the Museum. ______________________________________________________________________________ “Railroads, Art, and American Life: An Artist’s Memoir” by J. Craig Thorpe explores the past, present and future of rail travel through his fascinating, and much sought after, works of art. His personal story and paintings depict not only the golden age of train travel but also the role that railroads play in our society today and looking forward. This 260-page, hardback volume features 130 color illustrations. The cost of the book is only $40.00 each, or $34.00 for current FRM members. Order the book here. Mr. Thorpe will give a presentation and book…
Reading On The Rails
You’re right on track for reading and railroading as special guests share stories about trains, railroads and other amazing people, places and things during the family-friendly Reading On The Rails event at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 11. Kids will receive their very own “suitcase” and use it to travel from story to story throughout the day. They can collect a sticker after each story and create their own suitcase design with stickers, crayons, glitter and other trimmings. A small gift to put inside their suitcase will be offered, while supplies last. At press time, special guest readers were scheduled to include: Kristin Fernitz, director of the Strasburg-Heisler Library Hillary Daecher, author of the children’s book “Soar” Amy Banks, arts and communications manager at the Ware Center/Millersville University Greg Liscio, volunteer at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Patrick Morrison, director of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Also…
Stephen Jacobs Named 2023 Volunteer Of The Year
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce Stephen Jacobs as volunteer of the year for 2023. Stephen was selected by the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s board of directors from among the Museum’s corps of more than 150 active volunteers for this honor. A member and volunteer since 2018, Stephen was introduced to the Museum by the late R. Neil Gruber, a former co-worker and Museum member and volunteer. Stephen, a native of Cochranville, Pennsylvania, lived a number of places growing up as a self-described Army brat. He continued those travels all over the United States and in places like Japan, Germany, Panama, England, Turkey and Belgium during his many years in the Air National Guard and as a senior designer for Sperry New Holland. A Penn State graduate in engineering, Stephen performed ground work on aircraft for the Air National Guard and designed small square…
Historic N&W No. 611 Winters At The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to exhibit the Norfolk & Western class J No. 611 for a limited time during the winter months of early 2023. With admission to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, weather and conditions permitting, guests can safely view No. 611 among the historic locomotives and rolling stock in the Museum’s train yard. We ask that, while visiting No. 611 and the Museum’s collection, please refrain from climbing on any equipment and obey all posted signage. This collaboration continues the long-standing history between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Norfolk & Western that began in 1900. The Pennsylvania Railroad began purchasing Norfolk & Western stock in 1900 and, by 1964, owned about one third of the Norfolk & Western stock. The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. would like to thank the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for…
Let’s Get Ready To Ramble
Let’s get ready to Ramble to great destinations of railroading, historical, scenic and cultural interest with the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! Picture yourself in a beautiful Scandinavian country in early summer. Join the RIDING THE SCENIC RAILS OF NORWAY RAMBLE, from June 24 through July 3, 2023, for an unforgettable, customized travel experience featuring: Train rides on the Kroderbanen steam train, running specially for this group, Teritten heritage train, Bergen Line train, Flam Railway, Floibanen funicular and the Old Vossebane steam train. Visits to the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Tram Museum, the Viking Museum, the Technical Museum, the Flam Railway Museum, the Rallar Museum, the Hanseatic Museum and Edvard Grieg’s house and studio with a recital. Cruises on the Opplandske paddle steamer on Lake Mjosa, AS Flam on the Aurlandsfjord and the veteran ship Stord I on the Byfjorden. There is also an orientation tour of Oslo…
2023 Events Announced
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has announced its preliminary lineup of special events and Rambles for 2023. Mark your calendar for: Reading on the Rails: Saturday, March 11. Special guest readers share stories about trains, railroads and other amazing people, places and things during this family-friendly event. Charter Day: Sunday, March 12. Recognition of the 342nd birthday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with free Museum admission. Rails & Ales: Saturday, April 1. Sixth annual craft beer tasting event among the Museum’s historic trains in Rolling Stock Hall. Buy tickets here. Buckeye Ramble: Tuesday, June 13 to Friday, June 16. Customized trip to the neighboring state of Ohio. Download the brochure and registration form here. The deadline for registration is March 1. Riding The Scenic Rails of Norway Ramble: Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, July 2. Customized trip to the scenic Scandinavian country. Download the brochure and registration form here. The…
