CR Historical Soc.

The CRHS - Preserving Conrail's History

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

The CRHS is proud to announce a contribution from Conrail, which recently donated $5,000 to support our ongoing mission. The society aims to further initiatives like restoring Conrail 21292 caboose N-21.
The CRHS invites everyone to join in Visit https://t.co/RGdaZlPVpG.

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

It was a true honor to meet with Conrail President and COO Brian Gorton and his amazing team today. His infectious energy and vision shows why he is a true leader. The Conrail Historical Society is very excited to continue to strengthen our relationship with Conrail. #Bringon50

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

Help celebrate Conrail’s 49th Birthday today by donating to restore CR 21292. The only class of caboose built for Conrail! We have raised $3,500 of the $25,000 needed. Thank you. Please share and help us here:
https://t.co/CZBUAmgRb6

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

We have passed the 15% mark in our $25k fundraising drive to move and restore Conrail Caboose 21292. We are working on the caboose to prepare for movement and other restoration work but we will be stalled without full funding. Please help us here:
https://t.co/eSHP9Oml9K

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

We are happy to report we have passed the 10% fulfillment mark in our $25,000 fundraising drive to restore CR Caboose 21292. Do YOU want to see a CR caboose on a freight train or ride in the caboose on passenger trips? Thank you! Donate here:
https://t.co/eSHP9Oml9K

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

Check out the new temporary addition to the Conrail Museum!

Raising $25,000 in 2025 to restore and move Conrail 21292! We have a long way to go so please consider donating to the cause. Any amount helps preserve Conrail for future generations.

https://t.co/eSHP9OmSZi

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

Check out the new temporary addition to the Conrail Museum!

Raising $25,000 in 2025 to restore and move Conrail 21292! We have a long way to go so please consider donating to the cause. Any amount helps preserve Conrail for future generations.

https://t.co/eSHP9OmSZi

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

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[The Garbely Publishing Company @GarbelyPublish]

GPCo is pleased to announce that it has traded cabooses with @TheCRHS! GPCo traded Conrail N21 #21292 for Conrail N20 #22130 in September. In the past two months, GPCo staff have restored the exterior of #22130 to its 1976 Conrail paint scheme, and it will be used on @OpToyTrain!

[The Garbely Publishing Company @GarbelyPublish]

GPCo is pleased to announce that it has traded cabooses with @TheCRHS! GPCo traded Conrail N21 #21292 for Conrail N20 #22130 in September. In the past two months, GPCo staff have restored the exterior of #22130 to its 1976 Conrail paint scheme, and it will be used on @OpToyTrain!

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

@hvillealrailfan @Mmmmmdieselfuel @RealDeckals they did but they are gone. 😢

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to CONRAIL, which began operations 48 years ago today! On May 20, 1976, Conrail GP40 #3091 rolled out of the Collinwood Diesel Shop as the first locomotive to wear a coat of Conrail blue. Join The Conrail Historical Society today at https://t.co/56KDVOVtAW.

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

We have new locations decals for sale in the Shoppe! Check them out. https://t.co/L11gDBN7fu

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

We are ready for a ride on the Everett Railroad to Sproul and back. A wonderful day so far and the sun even came out!!

[CR Historical Soc. @TheCRHS]

We are excited to see our members today in Altoona for the 4th quarter CRHS Membership Meeting. Later this afternoon we will be riding on the Everett Railroad. Should be a great day.

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The Publications Committee has begun soliciting photographic contributions for The CRHS’s annual wall calendar. This is typically printed in October and then available for purchase. If you have photos you’d like to contribute, please email us at [email protected] by 9/17.

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Proper archiving of collections is a never ending job BUT one we are happy to do. Here are some of Grant Lowery’s over 31,000 negatives we are moving into archival preservation pages for future use. True treasures to care for.

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The CRHS is proud to announce the donation intent of John Durant for his photographs and slide collection. John has been a LONG time member and supporter of the CRHS and we are thrilled to have his work become a part of the CRHS Archives.We are extremely grateful. Thank you John!

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We cannot say thank you enough to SMS Rail Lines and Woodstown Central Railroad. They treated our CRHS members in attendance of our 3rd Quarter meeting like royalty. Here is our afternoon excursion train heading for home. Make sure to check out this great ride for yourself.

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Kicking off a beautiful day at our third quarter membership meeting.

[PA Humanities @PAHumanities]

"That’s the power of storytelling."

🚂 PA Humanities board member Allen Dieterich-Ward shares how Shippensburg Station helped shift the community's narrative from a story of decline to one of growth and transformation.

https://t.co/QujwdBRCVk