The programs of DCNRHS are designed to teach and share information about railroading, past and present. Our programs unless other wise noted are free and open to the public. Many programs consistent of speakers presenting a topic with audio/visual aids such as pictures.
Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, our monthly program will be cancelled IF the school district in which the program is being presented is closed for the day or closes early. For Silver Spring this is Montgomery County, MD schools. For Alexandria this is Alexandria City Schools.
| Date | Time | Topic | Location | Description |
| March 16, 2012 | 8:00 PM | The Pullman Company | GWNMM-Alexandria, VA | Pullman is a name that's of haunting familiarity to many of us. What was it? The Pullman Company was founded and built by George M. Pullman into an empire that was synonymous with first class rail travel for decades in the United States. At its peak in the 1930's, the Company operated over 8,000 railroad passenger cars across North America. Mr. Kevin Tankersley will provide an overview of the Pullman Company, and talk about how the Chapter interprets and presents the Pullman experience by operating Dover Harbor today. Free and open to the public! | | April 22, 2012 | 4:00 PM at Washington, D.C. Union Station | DCNRHS Annual Gala | Complete details here. | Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Don Phillips. Open to the Public. Door prizes, great food, cash bar, great views of Union Station. Member recognition and awards too! | | May 19, 2012 | 8:00 PM | Railroad program to be announced later. | GWNMM-Alexandria, VA | Free and open to the public. | | June 15, 2012 | 8:00 PM | Railroad program to be announced later. | Silver Spring, MD B&O Station | Free and open to the public! | | July 20, 2012 | 8:00 PM | Railroad Program to be announced later. | GWNMM-Alexandria, VA | Free and open to the public. |
As an example, one of our recent programs was ""Wyoming and the Union Pacific" The program Included a trip across Wyoming state on an Amtrak-reroute (from the window of a train) and lots of Cheyenne, Sherman Hill, and Archer Hill photos dating back to 1979. Program by Dr. Bill Hakkarinen. We share many of the photos here, though without the narration and presentation they do not tell the fll story.
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