HAMBURG, Pa. — The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum has received a $100,000 state grant to be used for outdoor upgrades at the facility, the Reading Eagle reports.
The funds will be used to buy ties for the construction of tracks into the museum’s recently completed railcar protection building; materials for construction of a small replica of the Reading Co.’s Race Street tower, for display and interpretation of artifacts from that tower; expand restrooms; and improve signage and the museum tour route.
“The story of Pennsylvania’s rise to economic and industrial prowess cannot be told without the critical element of rail,” state Sen. Patrick Browne said in a press release. “The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum plays an integral role in curating and preserving this history, helping future generations to appreciate and understand our collective past.
More information on the museum is available at its website and Facebook page.
