Railroaders Memorial Museum

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Along the Broadway | Historical Lecture SeriesAll aboard for a journey through the annals of railroading history! 🚂 Join the Railroaders Memorial Museum for our 2026 lecture series, &ldquo;Along the Broadway,&rdquo; held in the Dave Seidel Memorial Auditorium. From the pioneers of the PRR to the haunting legends of the rails, this year&rsquo;s lineup features expert speakers, local historians, and exclusive documentary premieres. Whether you are a lifelong &quot;foamer,&quot; a history buff, or just curious about the heritage of the Railroad City, there is a seat for you at the table. 📍 Event DetailsWhere: Railroaders Memorial Museum (1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA)Location: Dave Seidel Memorial AuditoriumWhen: Monthly (See schedule below)Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Lectures begin at 7:00 PM $5 DonationRefreshments: Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. 📅 2026 Lecture Schedule🗓️ Feb 17: Wreck of the Red Arrow &ndash; Exclusive Documentary Premiere&nbsp; 🗓️ March 6: Mark Glenn &ndash; Dr. Charles Dudley of the PRR&nbsp; 🗓️ April 3: Conrail 50th Anniversary Celebration&nbsp; 🗓️ May 6: Brad Esposito &amp; Julie Fether &ndash; East Broad Top Railroad&nbsp; 🗓️ June 5: Special Presentation by Bennet Levin (Topic TBA)&nbsp; 🗓️ July 10: Matthew Wolff &ndash; 250 Years of Railroading&nbsp; 🗓️ August 7: Mark Glenn &ndash; The Unique Blair Gap Water System for PRR Shops&nbsp; 🗓️ Sept 4: Matt Hankinson &amp; Gavin Zimmerman &ndash; Railroading During the Civil War&nbsp; 🗓️ Oct 9: Ed Ekeleman &ndash; Ghost Stories of the Railroad&nbsp; 🗓️ Nov 13: Jim Lowe &ndash; Fighting Railroaders and Their Stories Why Attend?The &quot;Along the Broadway&quot; series isn&#39;t just a history lesson; it&#39;s a community gathering dedicated to preserving the sweat, steel, and spirit of the people who built our region. Come early to grab a snack, find a good seat, and chat with fellow history enthusiasts. Spread the word! Invite your friends, share this event, and help us keep the history of the rails alive in Altoona.

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Along the Broadway | Historical Lecture SeriesAll aboard for a journey through the annals of railroading history! 🚂 Join the Railroaders Memorial Museum for our 2026 lecture series, “Along the Broadway,” held in the Dave Seidel Memorial Auditorium. From the pioneers of the PRR to the haunting legends of the rails, this year’s lineup features expert speakers, local historians, and exclusive documentary premieres. Whether you are a lifelong "foamer," a history buff, or just curious about the heritage of the Railroad City, there is a seat for you at the table. 📍 Event DetailsWhere: Railroaders Memorial Museum (1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA)Location: Dave Seidel Memorial AuditoriumWhen: Monthly (See schedule below)Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Lectures begin at 7:00 PM $5 DonationRefreshments: Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. 📅 2026 Lecture Schedule🗓️ Feb 17: Wreck of the Red Arrow – Exclusive Documentary Premiere  🗓️ March 6: Mark Glenn – Dr. Charles Dudley of the PRR  🗓️ April 3: Conrail 50th Anniversary Celebration  🗓️ May 6: Brad Esposito &amp; Julie Fether – East Broad Top Railroad  🗓️ June 5: Special Presentation by Bennet Levin (Topic TBA)  🗓️ July 10: Matthew Wolff – 250 Years of Railroading  🗓️ August 7: Mark Glenn – The Unique Blair Gap Water System for PRR Shops  🗓️ Sept 4: Matt Hankinson &amp; Gavin Zimmerman – Railroading During the Civil War  🗓️ Oct 9: Ed Ekeleman – Ghost Stories of the Railroad  🗓️ Nov 13: Jim Lowe – Fighting Railroaders and Their Stories Why Attend?The "Along the Broadway" series isn't just a history lesson; it's a community gathering dedicated to preserving the sweat, steel, and spirit of the people who built our region. Come early to grab a snack, find a good seat, and chat with fellow history enthusiasts. Spread the word! Invite your friends, share this event, and help us keep the history of the rails alive in Altoona.

Railroaders Memorial Museum

Along the Broadway | Historical Lecture Series

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