Parts of this old Pennsy branch line are still carrying traffic, although it is not railroad traffic.When the Fort Washington Expressway, Pa. Route 309, was constructed in the mid-1950s, engineers ...

In the wake of the Amtrak 188 derailment, which killed eight people and injured about 200 passengers and crew members, many are questioning the safety of Pennsylvania's rail service. BigTrial.net ...

Price: Single car, $54.95; three-pack, $164.85; and six-pack, $329.70 Era: 1915 to 1970s (varies based on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Rapido Trains, 382 High St., Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; ...

Compressed air was used to keep the water out of the Pennsylvania RR's Manhattan tunnels. Work never stopped on the Pennsylvania Railroad’s tunneling projects; there were three 8-hour shifts a day, 7 ...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — As we've mentioned in past segments of our Amazing America 250 series, trains and railroads were vital when it came to the formation of cities, states, and the nation as a whole.

The Pennsylvania Railroad announced they would be tunneling into Manhattan. When the Pennsylvania Railroad announced they would be tunneling into Manhattan, rather than building a bridge, people were ...

A ride on a train is a fun time for all ages (grandparents and grandchildren, especially), and one historical gem in ...

Located near the geographical center of Pennsylvania, Altoona is a city known for transportation connections. Since the mid-1800s, transportation through western Pennsylvania has relied heavily on the ...

The Danville and Pottsville Railroad, or D&P, was one of the first railroads in Pennsylvania. Thing is, it never reached Danville or Pottsville. Driven by the lure of profits in marketing anthracite ...