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Lehigh Valley articles listed in the Model Train Magazine Index - Click here for an up-to-date list of LVRR articles that have appeared in the model railroad and railfan press. Continually updated.

Magazines that are not indexed on The Model Train Magazine Index site:

Flags Diamonds and Statues, the publication of  the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society, is not indexed by the Model Train Magazine Index so a listing of LVRR articles will be assembled here. Back issues are available from the ARHS web site.  Out of print issues will eventually be available on CD-ROM. A CD containing all of Volume 4, the first volume to feature color inside, is expected to be available at the 2002 ARHS Convention in Easton.

  • The Lehigh Valley - A Journey's End, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.19 - 24. A snapshot of the LVRR in its last year, with rosters & freight schedules, including interchange.

  • Lehigh Valley 353, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp.14 - 24. A history of this car, with floor plans, interior and exterior photos, and a letter from current owner Dick Horstmann.

  • An LV Roster Unique, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 24 - 28. History of LV 200, the only Baldwin DRS-4-4-15 on the roster. B&w photos, painting diagram.

  • Lehigh's Little Locomotives. Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 22 - 23. Photo essay on LV's 0-6-0 camelbacks and saddle tank locomotives.

  • The Motors of Claremont. Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 21 - 23. LV's 42 inch gauge electric motors used at Claremont NJ engine terminal, with photos and drawing.

  • Lehigh Valley Streamlined Pacifics, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 16 - 23, rear cover. History and photos of the Otto Kuhler designed Pacifics, from the 1938 paint scheme applied to 2101 to the full streamlining of the K5s and K6s.

  • A Triple Tragedy During the Blizzard of 1888, by Dr. Warren Lee. Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 26 - 27. An account, with one photo and a map, of a derailment near Three Bridges, NJ, on 3-14-1888.

  • Catasauqua - Crossroads of the Anthracite Railroads, by Joe Yurko. Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 4 - 25. A history of LV, LNE, RDG, CNJ and Ironton operations around Catasauqua, with photos, maps and track diagrams.

  • The Locomotives Which Didn't Know When to Quit: The Story of the Lehigh Valley's ALCO RS2's and RS3's, by Mike Bednar. Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 2 - 19, front & rear covers. An operational history with paint diagrams of the original and final schemes, photos of every unit, and personal reminiscences by the author.

  • Lehigh Valley Railroad Gas-Electrics, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 4 - 37. History of LV's doodlebugs, with complete photo roster and roster of trailer cars, operating statistics, interior photos, floor plans, and Otto Kuhler sketches for streamlining.

  • Catasauqua - Crossroads of the Anthracite Railroads, Part Two, by Joe Yurko. Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 4 - 20. Second part of a history of LV, LNE, RDG, CNJ and Ironton operations around Catasauqua, with b&w photos.

  • PA: Lehigh Valley Style, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 7, No.2, pp.4 - 18, front & rear covers. A complete history of the LVRR's ALCo PA's including variations in their paint scheme.

  • Wilkes-Barre Union Station - 1937, by Frank Hoffman.  Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 24 - 30.  A brief sketch of operations, with photos, timetables, and a map.

  • Painting of the C420s, by Carl Steckler. Vol. 8, No. 2, pp.4 - 12, front & rear covers. A pictorial history of the paint schemes used on the LV's ALCo C420s, with paint diagrams for the original and final schemes.

  • A Lehigh Gorge Pictorial. Vol. 8, No. 3 & 4, 46 pages. A special all-color pictorial issue covering the LV and CNJ in the Lehigh Gorge.

  • Lehigh Valley Covered Hopper Paint Diagram. Vo. 9, No. 2, pp. 18 - 19. Paint diagram & photo for LV 50250 - 50399, similar to that used on other 70 ton covered hoppers, including PS-2s.

  • Competitive Innovation - The NKP-LV Pool Trains. Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 20 - 27. A history of the 1960s pool trains that were the forerunners of the Apollos.

  • The Lehigh Valley: A Journey's End, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 10, No. 1 & 2, pp. 33 - 43, front cover. An updated version of the article in Vol. 2, No. 1, with color photos and Jan. 1, 1976 symbol freights and interchange.

  • Freight Car Corner: Lehigh Valley 50' Boxcars, by Bob Losse. Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 12 - 13. A review of the LV's 50 ft exterior post boxcars, pointing out differences between the PPR-built white cars (7100 - 7139 and 8200 - 8259) and the green cars (7140 - 7189 and 8300 - 8399) built by Despatch shops.

  • Who Put the *?!**?! Bombers on the Jazzer? A Slice of Life on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, by Mike Bednar. Vol. 10, No. 4, pp.14 - 19, front cover. The author's experiences as a towerman at Lehighton.

  • The Waverly Connection - the Early History of Railroading the the Penn-York Valley, by Richard F. Palmer. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 5 - 15. History through 1873, with photos.

  • New Power for the Apollo - A History of the GP38AC on the Lehigh Valley, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 28 - 31, front & rear covers.

  • The Waverly Connection - Part 2: On to Buffalo, by Richard F. Palmer. Vol 11, No. 3, pp. 11. History of the connection between the LV and ERIE at Waverly, NY

  • LV's Airslide Covered Hoppers, by Ted Tucker. Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 27 - 31, rear cover. History, photos, paint diagram.

  • The Other Lehigh Valley - the Buffalo Division, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 4 - 43, front & rear covers. History, photos, maps, 1933 freight traffic density diagram, grade profile, 1945 freight traffic chart, 1953 graphic timetable, 1961 consist (Form T-166).

  • The Lehigh Valley's Buffalo Division - Part II, by Paul J. Templeton. Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 20 - 31, front & rear covers. Operations in the diesel era, with photos.

  • Over the River and Through the Woods to... a Connection with the Lehigh Valley, by Robert E. Mohoski. Vo. 12, No. 2, pp. 18 - 25. The story of the O&W's connection to Coxton Yard.

  • The Bowman's Creek Branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, by Harry D. Owens, Jr. Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 4 - 21. A history with photos, maps & references.

  • Lehigh Valley Steel Passenger Coaches in the 800/900 Series, by Ted W. Tucker. Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 22 - 27. Photos, drawing, builder & delivery data, cars in service by year, dispositions, conversions & reuse.

  • Table of Lehigh Valley 800 - 900 Class Day Coaches Converted to Maintenance of Way Service, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 21 - 22. Includes photos of 92156 (990, 1051), 94102 (809) & 94118 (926).

  • A Night in the Day of a Trainmaster, by George M. Leilich. Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 4 - 7. A personal reminiscence of dealing with a derailment on a cold and icy night, 1-22-1946.

  • The Reincarnation of Lehigh Valley 582, by Charles P. Turner. Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 18 - 20. An account of the wreck and rebuilding of 582 by the former Chief Mechanical Officer of the LVRR.

  • Mikados - a Photo Essay, by Donald W. Furler. Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 27 - 31. Coverage of CNJ, Lackawanna, and LV Mikados.

  • Lehigh Valley Composite Gondolas, by Ted W. Tucker. Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 16 - 18. History, photos, drawing, dimensions, chart of number of cars in service 1944 - 1975.

  • LV Steam Locomotive Roster - Pre-1905, Part 1. Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 26 - 29. Number, name, type, cylinder & driver dimensions, builder, disposition, notes and 1905 number; covers numbers 1 - 16 plus locomotives that had names only.

  • LV Spotlight Location: Auburn, NY, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 4 - 17, front cover. A history of LV operations at Auburn, with timetables, track diagrams, maps & photos, including two interior pages of color.

  • LV Steam Locomotive Roster - Pre-1905, Part 2. Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 22 - 25. Number, name, type, cylinder & driver dimensions, builder, disposition, notes and 1905 number; covers numbers 17 - 36.

  • Bad Day at Richards Tower. Vol 15, No. 1, pp. 25 - 27. Photo coverage of derailment of LV 5100 on 7-11-1945.

  • Lehigh's Prelude to Super Power: The S-Class, by Bert Pennypacker. Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 4 - 13, 20 - 27, front cover. A history of LV's 5000 series S-class 3-cylinder steam locomotives, with photos, drawing and LVRR reports and correspondence.

  • East Penn Junction and Associated Trackage, Allentown, PA. Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 4 - 12, front & rear covers. A pictorial review, with photos by Dave Augsburger, of RDG and LV operations at East Penn Junction, including track diagrams.

  • LV Lehighton Tower - The Last of Lehigh Valley's Many Frame Towers. Drawings & photos by John D.L. Johnson. Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 13 - 17. Photos and S scale drawings of Lehighton tower. Although Lehighton was a small tower, the drawings can also be used as a starting point for modeling some of LV's other towers.

  • LV Steam Locomotive Roster - Pre-1905, Part 3. Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 28 - 31. Number, name, type, cylinder & driver dimensions, builder, disposition, notes and 1905 number; covers numbers 37 - 56.

  • The PRR Influence: the Hi-hood Alco's, by Richard W. Jahn. Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 12 - 23, front and rear covers. A history of the Valley's high hood RS11s, with color and b&w photos, a 12/3/63 painting diagram for the original Tuscan scheme, and a history of repaints in chronological order.

Rails Northeast, published in the late 1970s through early 1980s, occasionally had articles about the Valley or related subjects.

  • Conrail Moves Hard Coal in 82, by William Farber.  Vol. 11, No. 7, August 1983, pp. 27 - 31. Photo coverage of Conrail operations on ex-LVRR Hazleton Branch, with shots of Jeddo-Highland Breaker No. 7, Dragline operations in Hazle Township, and a map.

  • Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Division - Winter 1976, by Richard T. Steinbrenner. Vol. 11, No. 3, April 1983, pp. 8 - 27.  A chronicle of an railfan trip from 2-17-76 through 2-21-76, in the last days of the Valley. Lots of b&w photos, system map.

The Railroad Press (TRP), "published four or more times a year," often has Lehigh Valley articles by Mike Bednar, who is a regular contributor.

  • A Tale of White Elephants, by Mike Bednar.  Issue No. 49, Apr/May/Jun 1001, pp. 46 - 53.  A history of the Alco C628s on the LVRR.  Color and B&W photos, roster.

  • Big Smoke in the Steel Yard, by Mike Bednar.  Issue No. 53, Apr/May/Jun 2002, pp. 12 - 18.  An account of operations at Calypso Yard and Florence Yard, where the Valley interchanged with Bethlehem Steel's PB&NE.  Color & B&W photos .

  • "Towerboy!" by Mike Bednar. Issue No. 54, Jul/Aug/Sep 2002, pp. 12 - 15.  A reminiscence of Mike's days as a towerman at Lehighton, where the Valley had an interlocking with the CNJ.  Color photos.

  • Bethlehem Tower, by Mike Bednar.  Issue No. 55, Oct/Nov/Dec 2002, pp. 11 - 13.  A reminiscence of Mike's experience as a substitute towerman at Bethlehem, trying to avoid delaying the FFW-1 while clearing a RDG hopper train through the interlocking.  B&W photos, interlocking diagram.

  • Lehigh Valley's High-hooded ALCO RS11's, by Mike Bednar. Issue No. 56, Jan/Feb/Mar 2003, pp. 59 - 62. Mike's reminiscences of these units, with lots of tales about how their crews regarded them. Color & b&w photos.

  • Richards Yard, by Mike Bednar.  Issue No. 59, Oct/Nov/Dec 2003, pp. 54 - 56.  Stories of operations at Richards Yard, and some of the pranks played.

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