The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona is pictured in the 1960s. Today, the building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy photo Fewer Pennsylvanians ...

The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona, pictured in the 1960s. Today, this building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy of the Railroaders Memorial ...

A documentary produced by students in Penn State Altoona’s communications program will air at noon Saturday on WPSU-TV. “The History of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Altoona” explores the origins of ...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona held its first day of its "Soldiers and Switchmen" event on Saturday, where historians portray how the railroads impacted certain ...

Virginia man killed, others injured in Bedford Township crash on Lincoln Highway A Virginia man was killed and several others were injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday evening on Lincoln Highway ...

A portion of what was once the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad curves around a former flour mill in York County. Fewer Pennsylvanians ride the state’s rail these days, but a network of train lovers ...

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Pennsylvania's rich railroad history is being preserved by dedicated train enthusiasts and organizations. Numerous museums across the state, both large and small, showcase railroad history and ...

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