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  • The Crew Must Eat Too! Last October 29th a member of the Mechanical Crew of the Dover Harbor deadheaded the car from Huntington, WV to Washington, D.C behind Amtrak's Cardinal after a charter ...
    Posted Jun 11, 2017, 9:04 AM by James Lilly
  • Special June Program at Long Bridge Park Join DCNRHS and fellow rail fans for a summer's evening of train watching and chatting at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, VA. We will convene on the wall adjacent ...
    Posted Jun 1, 2017, 5:14 AM by James Lilly
  • From this month in history... 75 Years ago in April 1942 the Doolittle Raiders made their famous raid on Tokyo.  On the U.S. Homefront on April 11 the War Production Board issued new rules ...
    Posted Apr 30, 2017, 7:26 AM by James Lilly
  • Partnership with Davis & Elkins Going Strong April 1st will mark the beginning of the third year of our partnership with Davis and Elkins College. DCNRHS sponsors an internship which gives an Accounting student the opportunity to ...
    Posted Mar 28, 2017, 7:32 PM by James Lilly
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June 23, 2017 4:00 PM til dark Railfanning at Long Bridge Park Arlington, VA Join DCNRHS and fellow rail fans for a summer's evening of train watching and chatting at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, VA. We will convene on the wall adjacent to the tracks at 4:00 PM on June 23rdt. Parking is available and the park is a short walk from the Crystal City Metro station. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner, the chapter will provide a small selection of soft drinks. Free and open to the public. Bring a camera, bring a chair, and bring a friend! Free and open to the public. 
July 21, 2017 8:00 PM  Doug Riddell and Amtrak Corporate Photography GWMNM-Alexandria, VA Doug Riddell will present photos and recollections from his time as Amtrak’s official corporate photographer. Doug is also a retired locomotive engineer and a local broadcaster. Doug has authored three books and numerous articles on railroad topics. Come early and visit the observation deck at the top of the Masonic Memorial. Opening at 7pm, the deck provides great views of the DC and Virginia skhyline as well as great photo opportunities for train enthusiasts. Free and open to the public. 
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