Trails to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Posted by on Aug 22, 2017 in | 0 comments The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania opened to the public in 1975 across Route 741 from the Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Lancaster County. The excursion railway’s popularity as well as Lancaster County’s significance as a tourist destination contributed to the selection of Strasburg over Altoona, which was also  in consideration. The museum, renowned for being the first purpose-built...
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The Lindbergh Engine: Racing through Time with Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive No. 460

Posted by on Apr 19, 2016 in | Comments Off on The Lindbergh Engine: Racing through Time with Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive No. 460 Sometimes an artifact can convey tremendous information simply by its presence. That is certainly the case with Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive No. 460, housed at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Lancaster County. Even without a label to read or any other type of interpretation to take in, a visitor will instantly comprehend the power the 243,000-pound steam locomotive is...
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