2015 Allegany County Fair

On Thursday, July 16, during our society's open house as part of the Allegany County Fair, we were honored to be visited by NYS Senator Catherine Young. Senator Young's present day district covers the territory once served by the Shawmut Line.

Above—Senator Young visits with John Muchler (left) and Ken Clark (center) in the freight room of museum's recreated station.

Above—(left to right) John Muchler, Senator Young, Ken Clark, Bob Sanders and Joe Leo on the platform of Bobber Caboose 175.

Above—Senator Young with Andrew and Kathleen Hasselberg, of Olean, and their daughters Gracie and Tullah touring the Clara.

January 2025	Vol. 45, No. 1 issue of The Cannonball mailed to members.	Departed
March 2025	Vol. 45, No. 2 issue of the Cannonball mailed to members.	Departed
May 4, 2025	Annual Meeting. 1PM at the Fairgrounds in Angelica.	Departed
June 2025	Vol. 45, No. 3 issue of the Cannonball mailed to members.	Departed
July 12, 2025	Work Day at the museum, 1-5 PM. Come volunteer to get the museum ready for Fair Week.	Departed
July 14-19, 2025	Fair Week. All equip- ment and the museum will be open to the public daily, 12 Noon-8PM duing the Allegany County Fair, Angelica, NY	Departed
Sept. 2025	Vol. 45, No. 4 issue of The Cannonball mailed to members.	Departed
Sept. 21, 2025	Annual Shawmut Days in St. Marys, PA at the Bucksgahuda & Western Railroad. Find the railroad by traveling south on route 255 from downtown St. Marys. The street is Gillen Crossing Road with a very tall and easy to miss sign.	Departed
Nov. 2025	Vol. 45, No. 5 issue of The Cannonball mailed to members.	Arriving Soon
Jan. 2026	Vol. 46, No. 1 issue of The Cannonball mailed to members.	On Schedule

MISSION STATEMENT:

OUR PURPOSE IS THE DISCOVERY, PRESERVATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE PITTSBURG, SHAWMUT & NORTHERN RAILROAD AND ITS PREDECESSORS IN NEW YORK STATE AND PENNSYLVANIA AND THE BUSINESSES AND AREAS THESE RAILROADS SERVED.