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Youngstown & The Mahoning Valley => Mahoning Valley, in General => Topic started by: Towntalk on May 12, 2010, 10:50:30 AM

Title: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Towntalk on May 12, 2010, 10:50:30 AM
I came across a great railroad site of Greg Ricker's that all ight be interested in.

Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
http://cqpa.steelvalleywebdesign.com/photos.htm
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: yfdgricker on May 12, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
That site covers the CQPA railroad as it was known from 2001 to 2003 when the D&R Railroad out of Arkansas ran the line and a little bit of its operations after Ohio Central took it over. After OC took over the railroad line and changed it to the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad, I didn't do as much rail photography.
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Rick Rowlands on May 12, 2010, 09:40:25 PM
I operated over this railroad when I worked for the Ohio Central.  Also did volunteer work when the PL&W was running tourist trains between Rogers and Negley. Neat little railroad!
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Oldmill on May 12, 2010, 10:18:47 PM
Here is a link to a number of sites that have drawings and other interesting info about railroads   http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/dwg/draw.html     and      http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/el.html   Days gone forever  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: sfc_oliver on May 13, 2010, 12:07:02 PM
What is the Status of those old engines and cars down on Poland Ave?
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: john r. swierz on May 13, 2010, 02:33:39 PM


  Those belong to the Mahoning Valley Hertiage Railroad Assoc., that a open air musuem and its the Jim Marter Rail Yard.
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Rick Rowlands on May 13, 2010, 11:23:33 PM
I was once a member of the MVRHA. Actually it was me who arranged the donation of the hot metal car that sits out front.  I got that car for them way before I started working on the Tod Engine project.  When I found the Tod Engine I kind of went my own separate way with my own organization.  There is more equipment in their collection which is not on site yet.
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: john r. swierz on May 13, 2010, 11:31:15 PM


  Jim once told me that others cars were housed in a warehouse in Pittsburg
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Rick Rowlands on May 14, 2010, 07:52:40 AM
Nothing in Pittsburgh, but there are eleven cars at Castlo and a PRR ore jenny that is currently MIA.
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: Youngstownshrimp on May 14, 2010, 08:00:48 AM
Rick,
Atty. Mike Hoza is my neighbor in Poland and he is counsel and the interim director of Castlo.  If you are interested in talking to him about the cars, I will introduce you to him.  Also, I have seen the RR cars, Nice.
Title: Re: Speaking of railroads
Post by: George Bratson on June 14, 2010, 03:47:17 AM
The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association vision is to offer a welcoming railroad experience for families and visitors of all ages through enriching, entertaining, and educational activities, programs and exhibits at the Steel Valley Railroad Museum. The Museum will provide a positive environment that cultivates knowledge of our industrial heritage and offers a repository of information for future generations to draw upon. The Museum will be a place where older generations can capture the nostalgia of days gone by, and younger generations can be encouraged to meet the challenges of the future.
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