Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company

Just this past week, OGR's George Seil loaned me a softcover book titled "The Penn-Ohio Rail System Story" and subtitled "A History of an Electric Railway of the Mahoning and Shenango River Valleys of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania."

George knows that I'm a big-time fan of trolleys, and since I was born and raised in this area he felt I would enjoy the book.

The book was written by Robert S. Korach and published in 2006 by Harold E. Cox of Forty Fort, PA.  This 64-page book may have exactly what you are looking for.

It appears to be available via the following link:

http://pa-trolleystore.org/sto...sDefault.asp?One=166

Since it was published fairly recently, copies may still be available ($16.50, as I recall).  Give that link a try first.  At the very least, George may permit me to let you borrow the book.  I can check with him tomorrow.

Allan, Thanks for your timely and helpful reply. I followed the link you provided, ordered the book but for some reason could not complete checkout. A telephone number was provided for orders and I plan to contact the Trolley Museum tomorrow. At this point, it doesn't appear that I would need to borrow the book George Seil loaned you if I can get my own copy.  However, I noted that Amazon.com states the book is no longer available so I am getting mixed signals.  I hope to verify availability tomorrow with the Trolley Museum Bookstore.  Do you happen to know anyone in the Youngstown/New Castle Area who may have modeled this or similar trolley lines?

There is a rail trail from New Castle PA to Ohio that is part of the trolley line.

Stavich Bike Trail  The trail is paved and in good repair.    A nice ride from New Castle, PA to Youngstown.

Nope, can't say that I have met any trolley modelers in this area.  There may be some around, but I'm not aware of who they might be.