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Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS 2012 Calendar of
Events
54TH Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Chapter
A Virginia�s Rail Heritage Region Partner
Compiled By Norris Deyerle,
Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Chairman of Virginia�s Rail
Heritage Region Partners
Newly updated or added events since last month printed in
�Bold Italics�.
Notice: The NRHS is the lead member of a new group of
railway heritage groups and preservationists that list their
upcoming events on their new website,
[email protected]. I urge our friends with the other
railway historical groups and museums to take advantage of
this new NRHS service. There is no cost to subscribe to this
service. This is a website that will help us all get the
word out about our events!
June 2012
06-13-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Steve
Hutchison from the Winston-Salem Chapter, NRHS will show
slides from his Blackhawk Film Collection. �When Steam Was
King� and �Steam In Indian Summer� are action shots from the
40�s and 50�s from photographers Edwin E. Olsen and Phillip
R. Hastings. Most of the railroads represented are �fallen
flags� with some very unusual shots of short lines and
industrials. Steve assures us that there will be something
of interest for everyone. You don�t want to miss it!
06-16-12: {Saturday} The 14th Annual
African-American N&W Heritage Celebration at the Virginia
Museum Of Transportation, Roanoke, Va. Contact: Peg McGuire,
[email protected] / 540-339-2753 or Robert Hamlin,
African-American N&W Celebration Group,
[email protected] / 540-798-0036
06-16-12: {Saturday} Virginia Train Collectors, Inc. Train
Meet, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, Suffolk, Va. 23434, 9:00 AM
to 1:00 PM, Admission: $6.00 at Door, {Members $5.00}.
Spouses and children 17 and under {with adult} admitted
free. Contact Stuart Gordon 804-798-3739,
www.vatraincollectors.com
06-16-12: {Saturday} �The Susquehanna Limited� The Conrail
Historical Society will run an excursion from Washington, DC
to Harrisburg, PA {RT} via Amtrak, NS Port Road along the
Susquehanna River, thru Enola Yard, using the Juniata
Terminal E8�s. Contact: 215-253-4527, Info:
www.thecrhs.org
06-17-12: {Sunday} Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad Program
presented by Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Member Ed Fielding,
Location: Piney River Ruritan Club {Rt. 151} Piney River-Massies
Mill, Va. 2:00 PM
06-18-12: {Monday} Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad Program
presented by Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Member Ed Fielding for
the Old Dominion Chapter, NRHS, Location: Hull Street
Station, Richmond, Va. 6:30 PM
06-18 - 6-24-12: {Monday - Sunday} NRHS National Convention
2012, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Info:
www.nrhs.org
06-21 - 6-24-12: {Thursday - Sunday}: N&WHS 2012 Convention,
�Mainline To Norfolk�, Location: Lynchburg, Va. Info:
[email protected] and
www.nwhs.org, Contact: Charlie Long, H. {434} 239-3521,
C. {434} 660-6989
06-23-12: {Saturday} NS Public Steam Excursion with loco
#630 from Spencer, NC to Winston-Salem, NC. Info:
http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Media/News%20Releases/2012/ns
steam excursion june.html Info courtesy of Chad Jordan
06-24-12: {Sunday} NS Public Steam Excursion with loco #630
from Winston-Salem, NC to Roanoke, Va., Chad Jordan stated
that if you buy a ticket for the 24th trip and live in
Roanoke you can ride a bus to Winston-Salem to catch the
train. I would verify this if you elect to do so. Check the
same website as shown on the 06-23-12 trip. Info courtesy of
Chad Jordan
06-23-12: {Saturday} North Carolina Railroad Show, Location:
Metrolina Expo Trade Center, Charlotte, NC, Info:
www.gserr.com
06-23-24-12: {Saturday & Sunday} The Great Scale Train Show,
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD, Info:
www.gsmts.com
06-30-12: {Saturday} The Fast Flying Franklin PRR Coach
Ride, Sponsored by the Washington, DC Chapter, NRHS Reserve
online at
www.dcnrhs.org, Information: 610-429-5858 or e-mail to
[email protected]
July 2012
07-03-04-12: {Tuesday-Wednesday} NS Heritage Locos will
gather for a �family portrait� at the North Carolina
Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC during the Fourth Of
July week. Purchase Tickets: 704-636-2889 ext. 237,
www.nctrans.org Info courtesy of George Weber, Note:
Robin Shavers suggested that railfans be very careful where
they walk around and take photos during this event. The NS
wye in downtown Salisbury is strictly off limits. As always,
follow NS safety rules and obey the NS police. Thanks to NS
for sponsoring this historic event.
07-07-12: {Saturday} The Virginian Museum Of Transportation
in Roanoke, Va. will unveil the refurbished N&W #1776 Loco
which was painted in a star-spangled color scheme to
commemorate the nation�s bicentennial in 1976. Info:
www.vmt.org Info courtesy of George Weber
07-11-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Fred Mayer
presentation
07-25-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS �Fun Meeting�
August 2012
08-04-12: {Saturday} Virginia Train Collectors, Inc.
Charlottesville Summer Train Meet, Holiday Inn Monticello,
1200 5th. Street SW, Charlottesville, Va. 22902, 9:00 AM to
3:00 PM, Admission: $6.00 at Door, {Members $5.00}. Spouses
and children under 17 {with adult} admitted free. Contact:
Stuart Gordon 804-798-3739. Breakfast and lunch will be
available.
www.vatraincollectors.com
08-08-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Kurt
Reisweber
08-08-12-12: {Wednesday � Sunday} C&OHS Annual Conference.
Old Town Alexandria, Va., Info:
www.cohs.org
08-11-12: {Saturday} Lynchburg Rail Day 2012, Sponsored by
the Blue Ridge Chapter, National Railway Historical Society,
The 34th year!
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9:00 a.m. � 4:00 p.m., Boonsboro Ruritan Club,
Lynchburg, Va.
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Admission: $6.00 Per Person, $10.00 Family Admission,
Children 12 & Under Free With Paying Adult. �White
Elephant Table� where we will sell your railroad related
items for a 20% commission. Our concession stand will be
serving doughnuts and coffee during breakfast hours and
our freshly prepared �World Famous North Carolina BBQ�
will be served during lunch hours. Plan on eating while
you shop for some of the best model train and railroad
artifacts in the area. The kids both young and old
always enjoy our operating model layouts that are set up
in the exhibit hall. Also again this year we will have a
special show on prototype railroading from Noon till
1:00 PM. Our annual raffle prize will be awarded after
our noon show. Door prizes will be given out throughout
the show. This is truly a family oriented train show
that continues to grow each year. Please help spread the
word.
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Vendor Table Prices: 6 Ft. = $25.00 each, 8 Ft. = $33.00
each
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Rental Vendor Tables are sold on a
first paid for basis. Please reserve your Vendor Tables
before they�re all sold. Lynchburg Rail Day 2012 Info,
White Elephant Table Guidelines and Vendor Registration
Forms are available on our website:
www.blueridgenrhs.org Need
additional assistance? Please contact:
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Barry Moorefield:
[email protected] {434}
821-2174
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Norris Deyerle:
[email protected] {434}
237-4912
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John Tanner:
[email protected] {434}
525-1318
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Model & Photography Contest Info:
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Fred Mayer:
[email protected] {434}
384-2773
08-25-12: {Saturday} Blue Ridge Chapter Outing, Amtrak�s
Northeast Regional #156 train ride to Manassas, Va. Departs
Lynchburg�s Kemper Street Station at 9:59 AM and arrives in
Manassas, Va. at 12:39 PM. Returning on train #147 from
Manassas at 4:53 PM arriving back into Lynchburg�s Kemper
Street Station at 7:39 PM. The approximate cost will be
$44.00 per person. Earlier reservations are recommended to
get the best price for the round trip ticket. This will be
the 150th. Anniversary of the Second Battle Of Manassas. You
may make your reservations by calling Amtrak at
1-800-USA-RAIL,
www.amtrak.com or by calling the Lynchburg /Ticket Agent
Office at 434-847-8247. The Lynchburg ticket office is
closed from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Trip Questions: Call Lee
Hawkins at 434-237-2429 or email at
[email protected]. This is not a BRC, NRHS chapter
sponsored function. It�s simply an outing. The BRC, NRHS or
Lee Hawkins is not responsible for any issues that may arise
during this outing. The BRC, NRHS or Lee Hawkins is not
handling any tickets sales or accepting any money for this
trip.
September 2012
09-08-12: {Saturday} Sharpsburg, MD Summer Model Train Sale,
9:00 AM-2:00 PM Info: 301-800-9829,
[email protected],
www.antietamstation.com
09-12-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Norris
Deyerle presentation
09-16-12: {Sunday} BRC, NRHS Summer Picnic, English Park,
Altavista, Va.
09-26-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS �Fun Meeting�
October 2012
10-10-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Kurt
Reisweber
10-18-21-12: {Thursday � Saturday} Train Collectors
Association �TCA� York Train Meet, York, PA. Info:
www.easterntca.org
10-27-28-12: {Saturday & Sunday} The Great Scale Model Train
Show, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Info:
www.gsmts.com
November 2012
11-04-12: {Sunday} Railroadiana & Transport Show and Sale,
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD, Info:
www.gserr.com
11-10 & 11-12: {Saturday & Sunday} 2012 Amtrak Excursions
From Roanoke, Va. Please verify that these trips will run.
The Roanoke Chapter, NRHS is still working out the final
details with Amtrak and Norfolk Southern. Info:
[email protected]
11-10 & 11-12: {Saturday & Sunday} 24th Annual �12 Railfest
Model Train Show, Pocahontas Chapter, NRHS, Bluefield Youth
Center, 1780 Stadium Drive {Next to Mitchell Stadium}
Bluefield, WV, Sat. 9:00 a.m. � 5:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 Noon �
5:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Per Person, $10.00 Per Family,
Info: {304} 431-2593 or {304} 327-0026 Mail: Pocahontas
Chapter, NRHS, P.O. Box 151, Bluefield, WV 24701
11-14-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Wayland
Moore
11-21-12: No November �Fun Meeting� due to Thanksgiving
11-24-12: {Saturday} Sharpsburg, MD Fall Model Train Sale,
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Info: 301-800-9829,
[email protected],
www.antietamstation.com
December 2012
12-01-12: {Saturday} BRC, NRHS Annual Christmas Banquet,
Altavista, Va.
12-12-12: {Wednesday} BRC, NRHS Monthly Meeting, Rick-2
Johnson, presentation
12-22-12: {Saturday} BRC, NRHS Kemper Street Station
Christmas Gathering
Railroad Related Events Information: Visit:
www.varailheritage.org,
www.vmt.org,
www.linkmuseum.org,
www.nctrans.org,
www.roanokenrhs.org,
www.dcnrhs.org,
www.odcnrhs.org
www.nwhs.org,
www.cohs.org,
www.thecrhs.org,
www.srha.org,
www.vatraincollectors.com,
www.klnl.org,
www.railroadcollectors.org,
www.nhvry.org,
www.norfolksouthernhs.org,
www.RailServe.com,
www.trains.com,
www.TrainFinder.com,
www.gserr.com,
www.wghshow.com or
[email protected].
Norfolk Southern/TVRM Steam Excursion
Website:
http://www.21stcenturysteam.com
Steam Train Events in the United States and Canada:
www.diary.svsfilm.com
Steam Locomotive Locations:
www.steamlocomotive.com
Railroad Historical Information And Related Photos:
www.hawkinsrails.net
Danville & Western Ry. Website: Railway operated in
Southwestern Virginia between Danville and Stuart.
http://southern-railway.railfan.net/dw/
Trains & Travel International:
www.traintrips.biz
Additional links to other NRHS Chapters, Railroad
Historical Societies and Museums available at
www.blueridgenrhs.org
Virginia Museum Of Transportation Rail Cam:
http://www.nwhs.org/cam/vmt
Roanoke, Va. Rail Cam:
http://128.173.197.94:443/RRCmov
Lynchburg Rail Day 2012
{Saturday} August 11, 2012
Radio Change in the Area �
Attention scanner users! Have you wondered why you no
longer hear trains and dispatchers talking on the former N&W
in the Lynchburg and Altavista area? There�s a good reason
for that. After years and years of being on AAR Channel 71,
161.190, the former N&W between Crewe and Roanoke now uses
AAR Channel 62, 161.025! So, program this frequency into
your scanner and you will be back in business again. It is
thought that the frequency change was made in preparation
for the FCC-mandated change to narrow-band radio which needs
to be in place by 2013.
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