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In 2027, the Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway will celebrate its 200th anniversary. For almost 200 years, the railroad, in its ...

The locomotive in Pioneer Park is Thunder Lake Lumber Company No. 5, better known as the 5 Spot, and this year it turned 100 ...

John Augustus Roebling was born in Muhlausen, Kingdom of Prussia, a small-town northwest of Thuringia, Germany, on June 12, ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The State Museum of Pennsylvania has a new exhibit highlighting how people experienced the American Revolution and how Pennsylvanians remember it. More than 140 artifacts are ...

The Keystone State is awash with towns that have reinvented themselves over the years. This quaint borough is one such place ...

Ohio may not seem like the most desirable destination for your next trip, but the historic charm and seasonal flair of ...

There is so much in store for Ohio in 2026. From historic milestones to cultural events, the Buckeye State is packed with ...

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NJ Transit recently announced, via a social media post, that it has introduced a new patriotic paint scheme on the ALP-45DP 4526 locomotive to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Pennsylvania is home to two major cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh along with having 19 US National Parks in Pennsylv ...

The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum’s Nostalgic Christmas Trains exhibit is open every weekend through Jan. 11. Hours are 10 ...