NRHS Programs

The national organization of the NRHS is involved in a wide variety of projects supporting rail preservation, restoration, education, and operations. In addition, many chapters are involved in local projects.

Alco Historic Photos

Alco Historic Photos

AHP is the custodian of a collection of almost 300,000 photographic negatives and about 10,000 drawings and documents relating to the ACO and its successor ALCO Products.

Donation Complete

Protected: Extant & Bygone Roundhouses

Heritage Grants

Heritage Grants

Since 1991, the National Railway Historical Society has been giving away annual matching grants for projects which preserve, research, educate, or publish railway history.

Historic Plaque Program

NRHS Historic Railway Landmark Plaque

This program formally recognizes landmarks in Railroad History by placing a bronze plaque at/on the site.

Our YouTube Channel

A multi-year project to preserve and bring to the public it's entire collection of 8mm and 16mm films offering a unique glimpse at transportation systems as well as industrial America between 1940 and 2000.

Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award

NRHS is partnering with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures magazines to honor a North American railroad for an outstanding railroad preservation project. NRHS members and Railway Age and RT&S subscribers are invited to nominate a project.

Photo Gallery

The National Railway Historical Society introduces our Photo Gallery, beginning with a collection of over 1,000 photos. As photos are digitally scanned and accurately documented, they are added to the collection. As you’ll see, the Gallery is searchable by category.

RailCamp

RailCamp program offers a unique one week opportunity to high school students providing hands-on training in one of America's oldest and most important industries learning about all aspects of railroading.