• Baltimore & Potomac Railroad: Pope's Creek Branch
• Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Dining Car Book (reprint)
• The Complete Steam Locomotive Companion
• Rail Excursions from Washington, The First Twenty Years - 1951 - 1971**
• THE TIMETABLE **
• Washington Area Commuter Rail Route Guide **
• Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums

** Denotes an original publication of the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS.

++ Denotes an original joint publication of the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS and the Baltimore Chapter NRHS.

In addition, all members of the NRHS receive the National Railway Bulletin, the NRHS' educational publication. This glossy magazine contains articles and pictures on railroad history, information on NRHS activities and Chapters, and other articles of interest to historians and railroad buff's alike.

This soft cover book details the history of the Pope's Creek Branch of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad (later a Pennsylvania Railroad and then Conrail branch). Written by John M. Wearmouth and published jointly by the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Chapters of the NRHS. We have currently sold out of copies of this book. Consideration is being given to a future run of the book.

This manual includes instructions to crew and recipes for meals served on the C & O. It is a soft cover reprint of an original company manual. Copies of the book are available for sale through our on-line Company Store.

This enjoyable black and white soft cover book explains in detail the workings of steam locomotives. Written by Fletcher Cox and published in 1987, this 28 page book is complete with 17 original drawings of steam locomotives. Copies of the book are available for sale through our on-line Company Store.

This book details the history and events of fifty-six rail expeditions and trips from Washington sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS between 1951 & 1971. It is soft cover with forty-two pages and contains lots of period black and white photos that on their own are extremely interesting. Published by the Chapter in 1971. Copies of the book are available for sale through our on-line Company Store.

The Timetable is the official monthly publication of the Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS. Available only to members, it contains articles and information (including pictures) about rail-related events as well as Chapter functions, trips, and activities. All Chapter members receive THE TIMETABLE as part of their membership benefits. Mike Karlik, our current editor, has put much effort into providing a professional, fresh, interesting, and original issue each month.

Contributions to The Timetable are always welcome. The editor reserves the right to edit or hold material at his discretion. Feature articles should be sent to the editor 1 - 2 months prior to the requested publication date. News items concerning chapter events should be sent to the editor as soon as possible. Generally, The TimeTable must be finalized 20 days prior to the beginning of it's publication month. So, for example, all content for the March 2007 edition was due to the Editor no later than February 8.

Typed or handwritten submissions by mail are accepted. The editor encourages electronic submissions by e-mail or on CD in MS-Word or ASCII format. Photos may submitted electronically in .jpg or .bmp format and must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. A hard copy must accompany the CD. Manuscripts and or news items may also be sent to the editor. If you submit hardcopy photos, please include a self-addressed envelope to ensure their safe return to you.

Use our e-mail form with a Subject of "E-mail the Editor" to contact the Editor fvia e-mail or additional information on submission procedures or to get his direct e-mail address. You may contact him by mail orphone directly at:

The Timetable
Michael Karlik, Editor
13751 Balmoral Greens Avenue
Clifton, VA 20124
Phone: 703-581-5145

The monthly issue is usually mailed the about first day of the month.

The Chapter publishes a route guide for all of the commuter rail lines from Washington, D.C. for MARC Train Service (MARC) and Virginia Railway Express (VRE). The route guide includes all of the following:

• MARC - BRUNSWICK LINE (Washington, D.C. to Martinsburg, West Virginia - ex B&O)
• MARC - CAMDEN LINE (Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland - ex B&O)
• MARC - PENN LINE (Washington, D.C. to Perryville, Maryland - ex PRR)
• VRE - FREDERICKSBURG LINE (Washington, D.C. to Fredericksburg, Virginia - ex RF&P)
• VRE - MANASSAS LINE (Washington, D.C. to Manassas, Virginia - ex RF&P/Southern)

The guide contains historical facts and information about sights and points of interest along the various routes. Copies of the guide are available for sale through our on-line Company Store.