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Posted by FRRYKid on Sunday, November 28, 2021 2:40 AM

BATMAN

I have also signed onto many modeling sites where I have learned so much. Did you know there is a FB site for just modeling track? Nothing is talked about but laying and weathering track. Those guys are good.Laugh 

There is also one on for Blueprinting and Constructing Roads, Bridges, Buildings, Scenery and Water. Small page but with some impressive modeling work. Full disclosure: I am a member and admin for this page as well and pictures aren't just mine.

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, November 27, 2021 4:53 PM

I stumbled across this page which was part of a family genealogy study. There's some great information about the Aliquippa Works of J&L Steel here:

http://www.silogic.com/genealogy/Jones%20and%20Laughlin%20Steel%20Corporation,%20Aliquippa%20Works.html

Good Luck, Ed

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Posted by BATMAN on Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:53 AM

I joined the FB page of the community where I grew up. The # of photos posted is amazing and more are constantly being added. On top of that, I have added some stories of my own about playing hockey on the sluice ponds and how it was 60 years ago. Lots of friends from my childhood and I have hooked up as well remembering old times.

I also have joined numerous FB RR sites where I have at my fingertips thousands and thousands of photos.

I have also signed onto many modeling sites where I have learned so much. Did you know there is a FB site for just modeling track? Nothing is talked about but laying and weathering track. Those guys are good.Laugh

Brent

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Posted by mbinsewi on Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:19 AM

Nice find, Henry. Yes

I've joined a few historical societies FB groups, and find them a wealth of info. with lots of old photos. 

The Burlington, WI. historical Society's site has been an excellent source for local RR history, along with the Milwaukee Road's group.

Mike.

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Unexpected Facebook Treasure
Posted by BigDaddy on Friday, November 26, 2021 7:58 PM

My mothers' family is from the Johnstown PA (remember the flood) area.  I joined the Facebook Cambria County Geneology Page.  You would think it would all be high school photos, obituraries, family stuff.   Not so.  At least 25% of it is posting pictures of the coal mining and railroading industries. 

Henry

COB Potomac & Northern

Shenandoah Valley

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