MISSION STATEMENT
The Society's mission is to bring together persons interested in the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad, its subsidiaries and its predecessor companies. Our goals are to promote the preservation and recording of all information regarding the organization, operation, facilities and equipment of the PRR.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS YOU WILL RECEIVE
The Keystone
The Society's quarterly illustrated journal, The Keystone, has been published continuously since 1968. Each issue of forty-plus pages contains illustrated original authoritative articles, written and contributed, primarily by PRRT&HS members. Subject matters include: locomotives, cars, facilities and operating practices of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In addition, The Keystone contains regular features such as the "Information Exchange" (members' questions and answers regarding the PRR), current news items of interest to PRR enthusiasts as well as reviews of, books and videos. Besides dozens of fascinating black and white photographs, color photographs are used in the publication, especially on the front and back covers. Periodic announcements are made in The Keystone concerning the availability of PRR-related items for sale or trade. Members are encouraged to submit their own articles, photos or slides for possible publication in The Keystone. All submitted materials are returned to their owners.
You can view the cover and table of contents of latest edition of The Keystone at: "The Keystone"
In addition to The Keystone, the Society periodically markets thoroughly researched books and other materials concerning the history, equipment and operations of the PRR. A list of these publications and many past issues of The Keystone are available from on our e-store at: PRR E-Store . Other items such as reprints of The Keystone, maps, equipment diagrams and plans, and Color Drift cards are available from the Society at: The Interchange .
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MEETINGS
National
The PRRT&HS meets annually, usually the first weekend in May, providing an opportunity for members from various parts of the country to get together. Activities include, field trips, illustrated talks/lectures on various aspects of the PRR, general discussion sessions, movies, and slides of the Pennsy. Meetings are held at various sites to encourage maximum participation. Details of future meetings are listed on this web site. A list of our planned annual meeting is located at: Upcoming Events
Local Chapters
Local chapters around the country provide members and invited guests with regular meetings that feature PRR-related programs, local excursions as well as social and professional contacts. The names and addresses of chapters are published on a regular basis in The Keystone and are also listed on this web site. A list of local chapters is located at: PRRT&HS Chapter Links
RESEARCH FACILITIES
Station and Archive
The archives are housed in the former PRR passenger station at Lewistown, PA, which was built in 1849 and is currently owned by the PRRT&HS. Restoration of the station is complete and work is now underway cataloging and organizing the thousands of PRR documents that are on-hand. When completed, this facility will serve as a research library for members and others. The Society also operates a small portion of the station for the remaining Amtrak trains that serve Lewistown.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Classes of membership are listed on the application form. In addition to Regular membership, Sustaining and Contributing memberships are available for those wishing to make an additional monetary contribution to the Society to help further its goals.
The dues year follows the calendar year. A new member receives all issues of The Keystone for the year in which the membership becomes effective.
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