York Rail SW9 84 still wears the paint job from when it was Maryland & Pennsylvania 84. Before ending up on the Ma & Pa, this switcher was MTR 85, formerly Pittsburgh & Lake Erie 1243 and, origin... (more)

As a kid, the "Ma & Pa" was one of those legendary railroads that had a catchy name and equipment that seemed to always show up as models (usually brass steam engines and wooden freight car kits).... (more)

A former Maryland & Pennsylvania SW-9 rests on a siding adjacent to the York Railway main. The unit is currently not in service (it appears that the railroad wisely removed the horn and bell) but... (more)