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Pine Tree Limited Chicago, Cleveland, Binghamton, Hoosac Tunnel, Deerfield, Portland, AAPRCO convention, Springfield, Washington September 16, 2014 RESERVE NOW! 
Naval Norfolk Norfolk, VA October 3, 2014 RESERVE NOW! 
The Washington Special Alexandria, Washington, DC October 4, 2014 RESERVE NOW! 
Tidewater Traveler Williamsburg, Newport News October 18, 2014 RESERVE NOW! 
Tidewater Traveler Williamsburg, Newport News October 19, 2014 RESERVE NOW! 
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Recent Announcements

  • Check out the Incredible Skyline View from the Masonic Memorial Come to our July 18, 2014 Meeting and check out the incredible view of the Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland skylines from the top of the National ...
    Posted Jul 7, 2014, 8:04 PM by James Lilly
  • Check out "The Weed Route" DCNRHS Member Alan Freed can be credited as one of the  pioneers of the track speeder movement.  In 1980, shortly after the railroad shutdown, Alan rode from Miles City, Montana ...
    Posted Jun 11, 2014, 7:32 PM by James Lilly
  • DC Chapter Comments on Historic Context of Union Station Proposal This week DCNRHS was asked to provide historical information and context to Washington Post Columnist John Kelly. He was writing and researching an article on the current proposal in Congress ...
    Posted May 23, 2014, 8:53 PM by James Lilly
  • Fredericksburg VRE Shop Tour in Review For those of you who missed the VRE Shop Tour on March 15th, member Guerin Goldsmtih who was there has compiled a PDF slideshow with over 100 pictures of the ...
    Posted Apr 20, 2014, 6:04 PM by James Lilly
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Capitol Limited at Washington Union Station - circa 1959
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July 2014

 

All persons are forbidden to walk upon tracks except in the performance of duty.
Rule 121, Book of Rules, The Washington Terminal Company, effective 12:01 am October 1, 1925.

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Upcoming Seminars

DateTimeTopicLocationDescription
July 18, 2014 7:00 PM Railroad Trivia & Top of the City Tour GWMNM-Alexandria, VA Trivia Night! Test your railroad knowledge! Go up against quiz master Andy Van Scyoc to win prizes as well as the satisfaction of proving your trove of railroading trivia! This was a bit hit last year and lots of fun! Note: This is our yearly opportunity to visit the viewing platform atop the tower, which will open at 7:00 pm. Free and open to the public. 
August 15, 2014 8:00 PM Excursion team Silver Spring, MD B&O Station A review of classic steam power in excursion service by Bill Hakkarinen. Free and open to the public. 
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