Historic N&W No. 611 Winters At The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to exhibit the Norfolk & Western class J No. 611 for a limited time during the winter months of early 2023. With admission to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, weather and conditions permitting, guests can safely view No. 611 among the historic locomotives and rolling stock in the Museum’s train yard.  We ask that, while visiting No. 611 and the Museum’s collection, please refrain from climbing on any equipment and obey all posted signage. This collaboration continues the long-standing history between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Norfolk & Western that began in 1900. The Pennsylvania Railroad began purchasing Norfolk & Western stock in 1900 and, by 1964, owned about one third of the Norfolk & Western stock. The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. would like to thank the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for…

Let’s Get Ready To Ramble

Let’s get ready to Ramble to great destinations of railroading, historical, scenic and cultural interest with the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! Picture yourself in a beautiful Scandinavian country in early summer.  Join the RIDING THE SCENIC RAILS OF NORWAY RAMBLE, from June 24 through July 3, 2023, for an unforgettable, customized travel experience featuring: Train rides on the Kroderbanen steam train, running specially for this group, Teritten heritage train, Bergen Line train, Flam Railway, Floibanen funicular and the Old Vossebane steam train. Visits to the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Tram Museum, the Viking Museum, the Technical Museum, the Flam Railway Museum, the Rallar Museum, the Hanseatic Museum and Edvard Grieg’s house and studio with a recital. Cruises on the Opplandske paddle steamer on Lake Mjosa, AS Flam on the Aurlandsfjord and the veteran ship Stord I on the Byfjorden. There is also an orientation tour of Oslo…

2023 Events Announced

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has announced its preliminary lineup of special events and Rambles for 2023.  Mark your calendar for: Reading on the Rails: Saturday, March 11. Special guest readers share stories about trains, railroads and other amazing people, places and things during this family-friendly event. Charter Day: Sunday, March 12. Recognition of the 342nd birthday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with free Museum admission. Rails & Ales: Saturday, April 1. Sixth annual craft beer tasting event among the Museum’s historic trains in Rolling Stock Hall. Buy tickets here. Buckeye Ramble: Tuesday, June 13 to Friday, June 16. Customized trip to the neighboring state of Ohio. Download the brochure and registration form here.  The deadline for registration is March 1. Riding The Scenic Rails of Norway Ramble: Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, July 2. Customized trip to the scenic Scandinavian country. Download the brochure and registration form here. The…