The next meeting of the Amherst Railway Society is Tuesday, Jan.16, 2001, 8:00 p.m., at the Amherst Middle School.

RAILROADING ARMY STYLE

A program presented by 1LT Tim Christensen, Commanding Officer 226th Transportation Railway Company, 1205th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion, US Army Reserve. LT Christensen will speak about the role of the 1205th and the 226th in the Army and the Deployment Support command. The program will cover training, assets of the unit, and general operations. LT Christensen was born and raised in Manchester, CT, and currently lives in South

Windsor, CT. He has a BS in accounting from Norwich University, and joined the 1205th in August 1995 as the XO of B Section. He has served in various positions in the 1205th from the Assistant Chief of Railway Operations to most recently the Commander of the MOW Section.

Attention! There will be no regular meeting in February because of the show.

Philip and Dolores O'Keefe
Richard Ridolfo
Mark Giedrowicz

Members are always welcome and encouraged to bring models, pictures, etc. to the meeting to share. A table is set up for this purpose.

BIG RAILROAD HOBBY SHOW!! FEB. 3&4, 2001

It's that time again. Show time is fast approaching and we need your help. Three buildings is a lot to cover. Your free pass as a member is good for one day only. Please consider giving us some help the other day, which would entitle you to free admission that day also. Or help with the setting up and registration the Friday before.

Bob Buck, Amherst Railway Soc.