Fascinating pictorial history of the connecticut valley railroad 18681968 and. Sep 05, 2014 chasing the lycoming valley railroad k461. Ho scale model train engines, locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, model railroading accessories. In 1965, the base year of this map, the prr operated 9,600 miles of railroad and stretched to its historic geographic limits. Two doors from the meeting house, this house was the home of john and louisa warner. Purchased by the north shore railroad in 2011, these photos were taken at the lycoming valley railroad engine house, at the newberry yard in williamsport. Updegraff trucking, a fullservice motor carrier with common carrier authority in 48 states offering dry bulk, flatbed and box van services, has established a new transload facility at sedacog joint rail authority jra subsidiary lycoming valley railroad s newberry rail yard in williamsport, pa updegraff trucking was able to expand operations by moving from dewey avenue to a new site at.
Williamsport the lycoming valley railroad lvrr is honored to have received the williamsport lycoming chamber of commerce. Info please on prrs lewisburg to state college and. Info please on prrs lewisburg to state college and bellefonte branch. She embodied what it meant to be a strong, successful, independent. Lycoming valley railroad co in williamsport, pa get driving directions to 421 reighard ave, ste 421 williamsport, pa 17701. Lycoming valley railroad co 421 reighard ave williamsport. The home to first generation locomotives photos, data and history, and central location for over 475 current locomotive rosters. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. One caption said lycoming valley train kh37 makes a rare trip onto the ex. Deb was not just my coach, she was a wonderful mentor, kelly wehrung 96 said. Sedacog joint rail authority welcomes new trucking customer. At times pine creek becomes a mighty torrent carrying off an immense volume of water from the extensive mountain regions which it drains.
A pioneering figure in womens athletics at lycoming college, deb holmes passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on friday, may 1. Books about the lvrr, or with substantial lvrr content, arranged by title or by author. After reading this book, it is clear to me why it is considered by many railroad history fans to be the definitive book on the lehigh valley. Tionesta valley issue 8 of logging railroad era of lumbering in pennsylvania. A year on the lycoming valley railroad hardcover book. It is part of the north shore railroad system the line runs generally west between muncy in lycoming county and avis in clinton county. It is the principal city of the williamsport, pennsylvania, metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of about 114,000. Allegheny valley logging railroads walter casler, thomas townsend taber, benjamin f. Reading railroads of pennsylvania can increase mental.
Williamsport was settled by americans late in the 18th century and the town began to prosper due to its lumber. The final few decades of the railroad s existence were not covered as thoroughly as other periods, but then that may be because there wasnt much of a story to tell during those dying years. Keeping 2020 vision on our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Juniata valley railroad jvrr lycoming valley railroad lvrr.
The new business is arriving as pennsylvanias railroad operators the state has the most in the nation were suffering shrinking demand for loads of traditional materials, such as coal. Archaeology biography childrens books cook books dvds local history. This website is not affiliated with, sponsored or supported by black river railroad system. Bowser lycoming valley 100ton 3 bay hopper cars 3 car set 3 car rtr. Additionally, the book showcases the lycoming valley railroad part of the north shore railroad. Athearnroundhouse rtr ho gp35 lycoming valley 2016 dc. Lycoming news lycoming athletics mourns loss of deb holmes. May 04, 2016 1c new csx tier 4 units and why the police stopped q194, carlton athens ga, 11152015 mbmars01 duration. A 160page allcolor photo book on daily life on a modern shortline railroad, specifically the lycoming valley railroad. It is the principal city of the williamsport, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of about 117,000 williamsport was settled by americans late in the 18th century, and the town began to prosper due to its lumber industry. Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of lycoming county,4 pennsylvania in the united states. Lycoming valley railroad company is a pennsylvania domestic business corporation filed on june 17, 1996. A year on the lycoming valley five seasons of contemporary shortline railroading.
Prr bellefonte branch to pick up 4 loads of scrap rail. Lycoming valley railroad company lycoming valley railroad williamsport, pa vast stands of timber and nearby coal deposits brought three early railroads to the williamsport area. Lycoming valley railroad co williamsport, pa business. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Lycoming valley railroad co 421 reighard ave, ste 421. The history of the connecticut valley railroad garnet books max r. Offered here is a group of 810 or so very interesting documents relating to a legal action in muncy railway co.
Williamsport pa sp ads history lycoming susquehanna valley school canal war band. Watkins harper was an underground railroad agent at her home in philadelphia. The lycoming valley s newberrymuncy local that i chased last friday. These short line properties span across almost 250 miles of track. Illustrated throughout with beautifully detailed modern photographs, blackandwhite archival images, and specially commissioned maps, this book is at once a handy guide to pennsylvanias railroads and a thoroughly enjoyable tribute to the states key place in railway history and lore.
Route 220, spanning railroad near halls station, muncy, lycoming county, pa enlarge view 30 images in sequence. At the point where it enters lycoming county it is 820 feet above sea level. Lycoming valley intermediate school williamsport area school. Text is clean no marks, pages are lightly tanned, binding is firm, boards are worn, scuffed, and faded, corners bumped, ownership label on inside cover. Williamsport, pennsylvania wikipedia republished wiki 2. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Williamsport, pennsylvania williamsport is a city in and the county seat of lycoming county, pennsylvania in the united states.
Lycoming valley gp35 locomotive 2011 standard dc ho roundhouse rnd12244. There they had the honor of entertaining the visiting poet and antislavery lecturer frances ellen watkins harper. About 4,200 routemiles survive today just under 44 percent of the 65 system, and roughly onethird of the 11,709 miles operated in 1925, on the eve of. The history of railroads in western new york and western pennsylvania. The lehigh valley railroad enters the county near the southeastern portion, and follows up the valley of the north branch on the east side of the river, until it reaches towanda, where it crosses to the west side, running on that side for about eighteen miles, recrossing at athens borough and going out of the county near the village of sayre. In 1996 the jra took over the line when conrail abandoned it, and the juniata valley railroad was born as its fourth railroad.
The companys principal address is 356 priestley avenue, northumberland, northumberland 17857. Read the history, see the map and view pictures of an abandoned railway line. Wasd education foundation awards 122 books to summer. The scenery is exceedingly bold and picturesque, and before the advent of the railroad there was no wilder place in the state. Map of allegheny valley railroad 43rd street yard in pittsburgh, pa. Lycoming valley railroad news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2009 learn. It is the principal city of the williamsport, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of about 117,000 williamsport was settled by americans late in the 18th century and the town began to prosper due to its lumber. Lehigh valley railroad abebooks shop for books, art. Other communities served include montoursville, williamsport and its western. In order to perform a search, fill in as many or as few items on this form as you wish, and then press the search button. The mahoning valley railway company 123 division street extension youngstown, oh 44510 emergency phone number 866 5273499. Lycoming valley intermediate school transitions students from primary grades to middle school with increased academic and personal responsibility. The books were granted to the same amount of elementary students who participated in and completed.
A system of six railroads in northcentral pennsylvania, including the lycoming valley railroad co. Unitrac is pulling up the line from mifflinburg to lewisburg and in a few more weeks this shot will not be possible. It is the principal city of the williamsport, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of about 117,000. Williamsport is a city in, and the county seat of, lycoming county, pennsylvania, united states. The line runs generally west between muncy in lycoming county and avis in clinton county. Updegraff trucking, a fullservice motor carrier with common carrier authority in 48 states offering dry bulk, flatbed and box van services, has established a new transload facility at sedacog joint rail authority jra subsidiary lycoming valley railroads newberry rail yard in williamsport, pa. Photo, print, drawing readinghalls station bridge, u. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The yard was turned over to penn central and later conrail in 76. Lycoming valley railroad company in northumberland, pa. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Berwick railfan north shore railroad nshr photo gallery. A history of the lumber, chemical wood, and tanning companies which used railroads in pennsylvania. Pennsdalehughesvillemuncy sites the underground railroad.
Newberry played an important role in railroading, catering as home to all three, pennsylvania, new york central and the reading railroads. The lycoming valley railroad reporting mark lvrr is a short line that operates 38 miles 61 km of track in lycoming and clinton counties in pennsylvania in the united states. North shores book of business has evolved quite a bit since dick and mimi robey founded the. Route 220, spanning railroad near halls station, muncy, lycoming county, pa. Rail insidermarcellus shalerelated activity has been a. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 2700615. Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of lycoming county, pennsylvania in the united states. The lycoming valley railroad wins williamsportlycoming. The local that ran out of northumberland over onto the union county industrial. This book, written by railroad historian and former vice president and director of valley railroad, max r. Pennsylvania rail jobs include train conductors, engineers, roadmasters, trainmasters, yardmasters, dispatchers, mechanics, electricians, maintenance, operations. Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of lycoming county, pennsylvania, united states.
Miller, provides the first comprehensive history of the connecticut valley railroad through maps, ephemera, and archival photographs of the trains, bridges, and scenery surrounding the line. I am not familiar with the line, but here is one photo. What appeared to be an equipment extra with the two readingesque engines and a single passenger car that was in northumberland when the ucir job got back there, and whose crew made reference to a. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, organization and civil administration, the legal and medical professions, internal improvements, past and present history of williamsport, manufacturing and lumber interests, religious, educational and social development, geology and. Alcos to allentown, by thomas a biery, the railroad press, 1998. Newberry yard is located just outside williamsport, pa roughly 100 miles north from the state capitol, harrisburg. Collectively named the williamsport cluster by cr, newberry was sold in august of 1996 to sedacog and now operates under the lycoming valley railroad name. The lycoming valley railroad serves customers along a 34mile line from montgomery to avis, pa. Railroad history specific to pennsylvania pennsylvania historical.