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A web site 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.

I have also added information on McMyler high lift coal dumpers. I am fascinated by these huge machines and I have built a working model of one for the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club. Check out my McMyler Dumper page.

Last Updated November 6, 2009




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Our featured prototype picture is one I took in October of 2006. It was under the casting house of one of the blast furnaces. It refers to the danger of standing under the metal ladle covers used on top of the open hot metal cars to retain the heat. You can now buy a shirt inspired by this sign. or see more Bethlehem Steel signs


Its been a long time since I posted a new photo of my blast furnace. There have been some changes including new full size stoves (to replace the undersize Walthers stoves) and I finished the front of the cast house.
See more pictures my blast furnace.


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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