This is a forum for all persons interested in the manufacturing of steel, from the standpoint of the hobbyist. Postings are welcome regarding any facet of the steel industry, from the mining of iron ore and the production of coke, to Great Lakes shipping and steel-owned railroads, to blast furnaces and rolling mills. Discussion of steel-related industries such as shipbuilding and fabrication is also welcome. Scale model dialogue is encouraged, as is that of the prototype relating to the hobbyist. Announcements of plant tours, open-houses, museums, historical archives, and new scale model products are also welcome. Additionally, discussion on other heavy industries will certainly not be discouraged.

Not welcome are postings regarding religion, politics, union-management conflicts, etc.

This list also serves as an informal discussion forum of the Railroad Industries Modeling Special Interest Group (RRIMSIG). http://watt.rrisig.org/

The homepage image shows a PRR station/tower sign generated at http://prr.railfan.net/makesign.html. The Pennsy and the steel industry were inseparable!