Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 1:00pm for The Rise and Fall of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Call the Palmyra Public Library (717.838.1347) to register for this free session.

It was called “The Pennsy”. And for 122 years it was an industry leader. During its history, the Pennsylvania Railroad set the standard for all other railroads in America.

At one time it was the largest corporation, the largest railroad and the largest transportation company in the world. And from its many railroad innovations and landmark infrastructures, and because of its size and influence, the Pennsylvania Railroad was a driving force for the growth of this country during the last half of the 19^th century and the first half of the 20^th century.

This presentation will talk about its origins, growth, innovations and infrastructure, and finally, its ultimate demise.

Presented by James Bennett, Board Member, Friends of Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania