TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION-FORT PITT DIVISION INC

PENN, PA

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage. Where did this mine water come from? The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall. Why is it acidic and full of iron? Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral "pyrite", made of iron and sulfur. Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams. Source: Greater Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Credit: daveynin

The Train Collectors Association - Fort Pitt Division Inc., located in Penn, PA, is a non-profit organization that promotes the hobby of collecting and preserving toy trains and related railroadiana. Founded in 1953, the organization works to educate and foster communication between train collectors and enthusiasts.

The organization is made up of members from the tri-state area. Members include individuals, families, and organizations. Meetings are held monthly on the third Monday at the Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA. The meetings feature a variety of topics, including educational programs, auctions, contests, and displays.

The organization has developed a library of resources, including books, magazines, videos, and photos. Members can access these materials and participate in a variety of activities, such as trips and conventions. The organization also publishes a monthly newsletter that features information about upcoming events, member profiles, and news related to the hobby.

The organization hosts several annual events, including an annual train show in October, a holiday party in December, and an annual train swap meet in April. In addition, the organization sponsors several awards, including the Outstanding Member Award, the Heritage Award, and the Outstanding Service Award.

The Train Collectors Association - Fort Pitt Division Inc. is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the toy train hobby and strives to educate and inspire current and future generations of train collectors.

TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION-FORT PITT DIVISION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PENN PA. US MID #8404201243

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 46,798 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage. Where did this mine water come from? The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall. Why is it acidic and full of iron? Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral "pyrite", made of iron and sulfur. Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams. Source: Greater Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
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TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION-FORT PITT DIVISION INC
708 SCOTT ST
PENN
PA
15675-9709

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MID # 8404201243
Name TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION-FORT PITT DIVISION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251672186
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 46,798
REVENUE 46,798
LAT/LONG 40.329842, -79.643044
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 802800
US Census Block: 2048