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Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits to being a member of the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS. Included in your annual membership fees are:

1. Subscription to THE TIMETABLE, the official monthly publication of the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS.
2. Subscription to the NRHS' national publication, the National Railway Bulletin.
3. Subscription to the NRHS' bi-monthly publication The NRHS News.
4. First-priority/advance notification for Chapter trips, tours, events, and excursions.
5. Discounts on selected Chapter trips, tours, events, and excursions.
6. Discounts on Chapter sponsored DOVER HARBOR trips.
7. Many more .....

Most importantly, you will get the opportunity to meet, socialize, and work with other people who are also interested in railroads and their history. The Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS has members from all walks of life. Membership in the Chapter provides a chance to learn and have fun at the same time. If you like doing things hands on, there are lots of opportunities to serve on committees or to organize trips. As a voting member, you can vote on Chapter issues and in Chapter elections. Your participation in activities and elections will have a direct impact on the success of our programs.

How to Become A Member

To join us, you just have to fill out a membership application (see below) and send it in with your dues payment. For a complete description of the categories of membership and fees, see the on-line application .  In summary:

• If you are not currently a member of the NRHS, dues are $57.00 per year ( + an optional $10.00 if you wish to include a family member living in your household).
• If you are already a member of another NRHS Chapter or an At-Large member of the NRHS, dues are just $24.00 per year ( + an optional $5.00 if you wish to include a family member living in your household).

NOTE: THE NRHS is family friendly. A family member is defined as a spouse, children who are your dependents, or other individual living in the same household as you.

The membership application is provided on-line. Print it using your browser. Then fill it out and send it along with your check or money order to our Membership Director.

Member Recognition and Awards

Bent Spike Awards

The Bent Spike Award(s) is awarded annually by the President to members who have "Bent over Backwards" to serve the Chapter in an exceptional way. The award is of a railroad spike bent into a "U" shape and mounted on a wood plaque with an engraved plate describing the individual's contribution(s) to the Chapter.

Membership Pins

Our parent organization, the NRHS, recognizes members who have been with the NRHS for periods of 25 and 50 continuous years with membership pins.

Service Certificates

Each year the President recognizes with a certificate each member that has volunteered time or provided some special talent or services in the last year.

Membership Requirements

If you however would like a copy of the Chapter's by-laws, please contact our Secretary.  A copy of the NRHS' by-laws can be obtained by contacting the National Railway Historical Society.