Welcome To My Web Site


A website about my home model railroad layout in HO and some photos of the real thing that I have taken over the years. My layout is dedicated to modeling the Bethlehem Steel plant at Bethlehem Pa. between 1965 and 1975 and the Philadelphia Bethlehem & New England and the Lehigh Valley railroads.
Over time I have added more pictures and information about the mill. It is my own small attempt at preserving the memory of this very important piece of American industrial history.

Last Updated July 10th, 2008


Our featured picture was taken on November 17 2006 during a tour of the Bethlehem plant. It is of an elevator that was once used to bring men and equipment to the top of one of the blast furnaces.


Then and Now - How the mill plant site is changing
The mill is changing as the Sands Casino is being built. Some building will be saved, but unfortunetly many more will be lost. See pictures of before and after.
National Museum of Industrial History Preview Center
If you live near Bethlehem or are just passing through, the NMIH has a public exhibit open at the new Preview Center that is a must-see for anyone interested in American history, industrial preservation or the industrial revolution. The exhibit is located near the airport on Roble Road. See the NMIH website for details and definitely go!





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