Preservation Projects
Caboose 21165
One of our biggest accomplishments has been the acquisition and preservation of the Conrail N7E caboose number 21165. Our caboose was graciously donated to the CRHS and is currently undergoing restoration while still being used in revenue service at the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad near Hershey PA.
Preservation of a MP242.7 Signal Head
Change on the Pittsburgh Line is a constant. With some generous help, the CRHS has preserved a signal head from the MP 242.7 signal bridge. This signal bridge sat just west of the world famous Horseshoe Curve, and was a fixture of the line from the early 20th century through the fall of 2009.
Learn more about our rescue of the 242.7 Signal Head »
The Preservation of the Berea Ohio Signals
As railroad technology changes, pieces of history come and go. The Conrail Historical Society, in conjunction with Norfolk Southern, has helped preserve the signals from Berea Ohio.
Learn more about our preservation of the Berea Signals »
The Preservation of the Pier 122 Sign
When the Philadelphia Port Authority began tearing down the Pier 122 Ore Pier, the CRHS swept into action and preserved the large sign that announced the pier's ownership to the world. This sign is now part of our collection, and is preserved for posterity.
Learn more about our rescue of the Pier 122 sign »
Preserving The Lucknow Rail Mill
The Lucknow Welding, Cropping and Dismantling Rail Mill has been a Harrisburg landmark. This plant assembled lengths of continuously welded rail that critical to Conrail's success. The CRHS has worked in conjunction with Norfolk Southern to preserve significant artifacts from the facility.
Conrail Numberboard Registry
One of the more collectable pieces among railfans and equipment connoisseurs are locomotive numberboards. The CRHS is maintaining a registry of the privately owned Conrail numberboards in circulation.
View the CRHS Numberboard Registry »
