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2009
Convention Duluth MN
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August
10 - 16
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All aboard for the National Railway Historical Society
(NRHS). The NRHS is an exciting and
fun way to become involved with railroading, present
and past! Join
the NRHS today! Railroading is fun
for the whole family.
The
National Railway Historical Society is the leader in rail
fun. Whether
you enjoy riding railways, operating trains, taking photographs,
restoring vintage equipment, preserving and revitalizing
railroad structures, writing books or articles on current
events, talking about rail history, watching trains, socializing,
trainspotting, railfanning, or anything else, there is
certainly a  place
for you in the NRHS.
Use
our on-line Chapter Directory to locate
a Chapter near you.
With over 170 Chapters across the United States, Canada,
and the United Kingdom, you're sure to find one for your
interests.
Make
sure you check out all the features on our web site.
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Railfans'
Corner
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100th Anniversary Celebration
of Washington, D.C. Union Station
Photo by Alex Mayes
History: Amtrak hosted the 100th anniversary
celebration of Washington Union Station October
4-5, 2008, commemorating the completion of the
building (the first train into Washington, D.C.
Union station arrived October 27, 1907).. Six
historic passenger diesels and GG1 No. 4935 were
on hand to help recreate the ambiance of rail
travel from the early years of the station. There
were no steam engines displayed. Most of the locomotives
were placed on display at the bumping posts. Amtrak
displayed an Acela Express trainset, three superliner
cars, an Amcafe car and a Viewliner sleeper. MARC
displayed freshly overhauled and repainted AEM7
No. 4902 and a bilevel commuter coach. Additionally
there were eight privately owned restored vintage
passenger cars on display. The pictures shows
GG1 No. 4935 and Southern Railway E8 No. 6900
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