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Amherst Railway Society
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2005 - 2006
If you like to meet with others who share your interest in railroading, please feel free to attend our monthly meetings in Amherst Massachusetts. The calendar below has detailed information on each upcoming meeting.
The Amherst Railway Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8PM at the Amherst Middle School, Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA. Meetings are not held in July, August, December or February. Regular memberships are $15 per year. Full-time student memberships are free.
The Society's Annual "Big Railroad Hobby Show" at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, has become one of the biggest railroad shows in the country. The show covers over 4 acres of floor space in 3 buildings. All members receive one day's free admission to the show.
All membership applications should be sent to: Ms Janet Moore, Secretary, PO Box 341, Warren, MA 01083-0341
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2005 - 2006
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| September | ||
| 20 | meeting | “Dutchess County Railroads” by Mr. Bernard Rudberg |
| October | ||
| 18 | meeting | “Home on the Rails” by Professor Amy Richter |
| November | ||
| 15 | meeting | “What’s In Those Covered Wagons” by Mr. Preston Cook |
| January | ||
| 17 | meeting | “Train Trips While Working for Trains ” by Mr. Bill Stephens |
| 28 & 29 | Hobby Show | Amherst Railway Society's Annual "Big Railroad Hobby Show" in the Better Living Center, Young Building and Stroh Building. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. 9AM to 5PM Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday | February |
| March | ||
| 21 | meeting | “60 Years on the Boston & Albany – 1945-2005” by Mr. Bob Buck |
| April | ||
| 18 | meeting | “A 1950’s to 1980’s Potpourri ” by Mr. Donald Hills |
| May | ||
| 16 | meeting | “Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington” by Mr. Zack Wyllie |
| June | ||
| meeting | “All Stations Great and Small” by Mr. Brian Solomon and Elections of ARS officers |
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| August | ||
Amherst Railway Society Officers 2006 - 2007
| President | Sudro Brown |
| Vice President | Ira Laby |
| Secretary | Janet Moore |
| Treasurer | David Royce |
| Directors | Harvey Allen Alan Rice Peter Veneman |
For trip information, please call 413-436-7071.