2016 Pennsylvania Railroad Deluxe Wall Calendar 2016 Pennsylvania Railroad Wall Calendar. Height: 11.000 inches. Width: 14.000 inches when closed. Opens to 22&quot; x 14&quot;. Chartered in Pennsylvania in 1846, construction of the Pennsylvania Railroad began in 1847, and the first all-rail line reached Pittsburgh in 1852. Eventually, PRR connected Chicago with Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Railroad recalls the unique engines and trains of The Standard Railroad of the World. Large monthly planning grid, so you can keep track of important appointments and events with a decorative flair.