[vcf-midatlantic] Looking for time on working PDP-11 (or other DECs minicomputers)?

[Dave McGuire]

On 3/14/22 16:00, Michael Casadevall via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
> I'm curious if anyone knows if there are museums on the east coast (and
> ideally close to New Jersey) that have working PDP machines, and may allow
> some time working with them. I've been wanting to do a video on some of the
> PDP series machines, and especially some of the other operating systems
> beside UNIX such as RT-11. I know it's possible to emulate most of these in
> SIMH, but I'd prefer to at least be able to show the real hardware in
> action.
> 
> Ideally, I'm looking for time on a PDP-11, and a PDP-8, but I'd mostly like
> to capture these minicomputers running for real, including loading tape,
> and more if possible. Figure this was the best place to ask on potential
> leads. For those who don't know me, I'm NCommander at YouTube, and I've
> been at the last few VCF events.
> 
> Hope someone can point me in the right direction,

   We have many running PDP-8 and PDP-11 systems at LSSM, just off the 
PA Turnpike in Pittsburgh.  The structure of the museum is such that 
visitors are allowed and encouraged to run the machines.

                -Dave

-- 
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA