	Number 6
		Alma and Edmore in the 1950s on the C&O PMD by Don Sywassink Don recounts his experiences with the former PM between Alma and Edmore while in college. With maps and photos.
	Number 5
		Farewell Mighty Midland by Art Chavez, revised and edited by Bob Vande Vusse A history of the carferry SS City of Midland 41, from its launch in 1941, until its conversion to a freight barge over the Winter of 1997-98.

PM Tracks

In the 1998 membership year, the PMHS published six isssues of PM Tracks.

	November, 1998
		Seasons Greetings from the Staff of the PMHS A reprint of a 1940s-era greeting card from the M&NE.
		PM 1225 Excursion by Ron Freestone Ron recounts his ride on the October 17 excursion between Owosso and Mount Pleasant, staged by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation. With photos.
		Quick-n-Dirty Models by Fritz Milhaupt The first in a series of articles on fast and easy HO models. This month's installment describes how to model the PM's 15000-series 70-ton coal hoppers.
		*Chesapeake & Ohio Color Pictorial - Volume I*- Book Review by Art Million Art reviews the newest all-color book documenting the C&O and PM in the 1940s and 1950s.
	September, 1998
		PMHS Second Annual Get-Together by Ron Freestone Ron describes the August 8 get-together in Grand Rapids in an article well-illustrated with photos.
		Gains and Losses of Ex-Pere Marquette Track by Fritz Milhaupt A summary of track sales/abandonments and the reconstruction of the ex-PRR line from Carleton to Lincoln Yard in Detroit.
		*Chesapeake & Ohio Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment*- Book Review by Art Million Art details the PM-related photos in David Hickox's all-color book detailing C&O passenger and freight rolling stock.
		Modeling the PM's 70-ton Switchers in HO by Fritz Milhaupt Detailed instructions (with drawings and a photo) describing how to use a Bachmann Spectrum 70-ton switcher to model PM switchers #20-22.
	July, 1998
		Pere Marquette Canadian Division by William L. Reddy A recounting of a typical run of trains #18-19 and #16-17 between Chatham and Walkerville in the 1940s.
		Annual "Get-Together" Review - The New Sunset Valley Oregon System A brief run-down of Dr. Bruce Chubb's presentation on his HO scale Sunset Valley, to be presented at the 1998 Annual Members' Get-Together in Grand Rapids.
		Another ex-PM Branch Line Removed A history of the recently-removed Reeds Lake Branch.
		The PM in Tinplate by Fritz Milhaupt A review of Lionel's six PM-lettered models.
		Other Items of Interest A short run-down of the upcoming Bethlehem Car Company HO restaurant/lounge car, the possibility of an HO PM baggage car, the new PMHS note pads, and the upcoming Bluewater NRHS excursion from Reese to Pigeon.
	May, 1998
		Years of Transition by D.C. Moore Reminiscences of several agents who served the PM during the 1950s and 1960s.
		*From the Archives - C&O Lines Magazine, July 1942* Reprints of the articles marking the passing of PM General Superintendent A.E. Badger, and R.S. Black, Superintendent of the Canadian Division, in early 1942.
		Question of the Month A question regarding two different varieties of PM keys and their application.
		Bowser's 70-ton Covered Hopper Car by Fritz Milhaupt A review of Bowser's new plastic HO scale ACF 70-ton covered hopper kit, now available in PM paint and lettering.
		Grand Rapids-Chicago Mainline Two-Day Shutdown A brief recounting of the March 16, 1998 grade crossing accident that shut down the mainline for two days.
	March, 1998
		**Ludington's Carferries- The Rise, Decline and Rebirth of a Great Lakes Fleet by The Ludington Daily News*- a book review by Bob Vande Vusse A review of the Ludington Daily News'* limited run illustrated history of the PM /C&O/Chessie carferry fleet based at Ludington.
		The "Berk" is Back! by Fritz Milhaupt A review of Model Expo's recently-reintroduced Rivarossi HO Berkshire in PM markings.
		I Remember When... by Alice Nelson Don Ms. Don recounts the 1963 train-truck accident involving Train #9 at Michigan City, Indiana.
		From the Archives- Herman E. Lake Retires A reprinting of an article from the September, 1930 Pere Marquette Magazine, commemorating the retirement of an employee ending his fiftieth year in the employ of the PM or its predecessors.
		Bits and Pieces A note on the extension of trackage rights to allow Canadian Pacific access to the industries at Sarnia, Ontario via CSX trackage rights, a reminder that a limited number of copies of the PMHS calendar are still available, and the announcement of two HO scale PM cars- the Bowser 70-ton covered hopper (in PM paint), and the Bethlehem Car Shops' limited-run restaurant lounge car (matching PM cars Discoverer, Pilot, Triumph and Seafarer).
	January, 1998
		Commentary Editor Freestone makes a request for article submissions.
		War-Time Railroading by William L. Redding A description of several of the unique aspects of PM operations across the US-Canada border at the east end of the system during World War II.
		The Lonely Turntable by T.J. Gaffney T.J. describes the history of the locomotive servicing facilities at Port Huron, Michigan.
		Second Annual PMHS Meeting A brief outline of the presentations and activities scheduled for the August 8 meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
		Modeling Notes A few notes on the Pere Marquette streamliner car side kits produced by NKP Car Company, including a list of parts needed to complete the underframe details for the head-end cars.

#126-

1998

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