Dec 6, 2025 10:45 AM

Oliver Evans chapter members, Ron Hoess and Mike Szilagyi, are making presentations at the meeting on Saturday.
You can attend in person at the address below or watch the simulcast at the link below.|
https://zoom.us/j/99904526747?pwd=320xUk6UWbiLkV40QURu7ilLx73Pdh.1
Meeting ID: 999 0452 6747
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Here is the link to the chapters website:
https://www.philaprrths.com/events

Modelers Presentation 11am ( “Modeling Stations of the Chestnut Hill Branch”)
Chapter member Ron Hoess:  Construction of the Chestnut Hill Branch was begun in 1883. The Branch originated at North Phila. (Germantown Junction at the time) and went northward 6 miles to its terminus at Chestnut Hill. This was to be a double track commuter line that would provide people from outlying communities easy access to center city. During construction, in the 1884-85 time period, eleven stations were built. Of these 6, perhaps 7, could be attributed to the Philadelphia architect W. Bleddyn Powell. All of these stations were of similar design, although there were very distinct variations. As an example, construction of a model of the Allen Lane Station will be discussed.

Feature Presentation  1:30 PM Approximate (“Bucks County Trolleys)  Mike Szilagyi presents:  Construction of the Chestnut Hill Branch was begun in 1883. The Branch originated at North Phila. (Germantown Junction at the time) and went northward 6 miles to its terminus at Chestnut Hill. This was to be a double track commuter line that would provide people from outlying communities easy access to center city. During construction, in the 1884-85 time period, eleven stations were built. Of these 6, perhaps 7, could be attributed to the Philadelphia architect W. Bleddyn Powell. All of these stations were of similar design, although there were very distinct variations. As an example, construction of a model of the Allen Lane Station will be discussed.

Location:
Drexel Hill United Methodist Church
600 Burmont Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026