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 New Trips Coming Soon for 2019 January 1, 2019  
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  • Celebrating 75 Years in 2019 DCNRHS is celebrating our Diamond Anniversary in 2019.  To celebrate, the Chapter Board of Directors commissioned a special 75th anniversary logo. The logo concept was developed by one of our ...
    Posted Nov 7, 2018, 6:50 PM by James Lilly
  • Train Day at the Library - Sunday, Nov. 25 Again this year, the Library Committee is hosting “Train Day” at Bowie Tower on the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 25) – the railfan’s favorite holiday. This is the day when ...
    Posted Nov 7, 2018, 6:44 PM by James Lilly
  • Everett Railroad Charter Memories On August 25, 2018, DCNRHS sponsored a charter photo freight on the Everett Railroad.  Our motive power for the day was a restored steam locomotive. Thanks to the generosity of ...
    Posted Oct 8, 2018, 12:14 PM by James Lilly
  • The First Big Diamond Anniversary Reveal - Coming Soon! Look here soon for the big reveal! We will be posting your first look at our 75th Anniversary Celebration Logo.  In 2019 DCNRHS celebrates our 75th year of service to ...
    Posted Oct 3, 2018, 1:19 PM by James Lilly
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Capitol Limited at Washington Union Station - circa 1959
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Safety Rule of the Month - History Archives
November 2018

"Rule 127: Vestibule side and trap doors on passenger equipment cars in service must be kept closed on trains, except when receiving and discharging passengers, and must not be opened until train comes to a full stop in Union Station."

The Washington Terminal Company, Safety Rules for the Guidance of Employees, effective October 1, 1925.

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Upcoming Seminars

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November 16, 2018 8:00 PM A railroad related topic to be announced. GWMNM-Alexandria, VA Free and open to the public. 
December 21, 2018 8:00 PM A railroad related topic to be announced.  Free and open to the public. Location to be announced. 
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