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4/1/11

Ralph Yoder had taken many slide pictures which he meticulously noted and catalogued. He passed away in September 2009.

To view his biography with a description of his slide collection, click here.

To view some sample pictures, click on one of the following. Yoder285, Yoder286, Yoder287, Yoder288.

To view a catalogue of the slides, click on the following: Box1, Box2, Box3, Box4, Box5, Box6

The extensive collection has been assembled by Gary Quale. Details about the slides is available and access to the slides may be arranged through Gary Quale (434-384-6308) or at gquale@comcast.net.

1/10/11 www.hawkinsrails.net

Ralph Hawkins fascinating presentation of Railroading in the South.

"My recommended viewing for this month is Ralph Hawkins website. Most of you know Ralph as a former BRC member and the designer and previous Webmaster of our Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Website. Ralph built the house so to speak and our current Webmaster John Siegle has done an excellent job as the caretaker since Ralph and his lovely family moved to Pennsylvania. I’m not going to let you know what’s on Ralph’s website. I’m going to leave the surprises for you to see."
Norris Deyerle

 

11/5/10

Aubrey Wiley has released his new book, Virginian Railway Pictorial - Pictures and Stories.   

The book was not published by a large book company, but under Aubrey’s personal direction. He has researched the material for years, wrote it, laid it out, designed and financed the whole process.

 

It is 144 pages. Hardback printed on 100 lb. gloss paper with over 225 pictures. It was printed in the USA and the print quality is top of the line. It was printed by Mid Atlantic Printers which has a plant in Altavista.

 

1/19/10 BRC member Kurt Reisweber has announced his father Robert C. Reisweber and Dalton P. “Billy” McDonald’s book on “The Original Norfolk Southern Railway 1883-1974.” Is a long awaited history on a railroad that has not been frequently documented especially to this degree.  It covers the entire history of the railroad between Norfolk, Va. and Charlotte, NC.  Predecessor railroads are also covered, as are electric train operations in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk area.  There is a little bit about steamboats and car ferries as well.  There are even photos of a Baldwin diesel that crashed through the Albemarle sound trestle lifted out of the water!  Ed Fielding has quite a few photos included from his personal collection.  The 216 page hardcover book with dust jacket contains over 500 black and white photos.  The price is $50.00 per copy. 
1/19/10   KIWANIS STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The Kiwanis Club has been working for several years on a project to cosmetically restore the train in Rivermont Park in Lynchburg. The coach has been removed , the engine is 99% finished, and the caboose is nearly ready.  That's where we need HELP.  The city has been allotted money to upgrade and improve the park. They are urging us to complete the project as soon as possible.  Work is scheduled every Saturday morning from 9-12 and  sometimes work longer. For information get in touch with Bill Hodges: 582-1997 or wlhodges2@verizon.net  If you can give us a hand in any way, we would appreciate it.

Thank you for any consideration.
For the Kiwanis Club, BRC member Gene Campbell

Chapter Information

By-Laws

The Blue Ridge Chapter NRHS is a non-profit educational and historical organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  View our complete chapter By-Laws.

Membership

The Blue Ridge Chapter NRHS offers membership in two classes:

  • Regular membership, for individuals 16 years of age or older
  • Family membership, which is available for the spouse and/or children (18 years old or younger) of a member

For more information on becoming a member of the chapter, contact a chapter officer and see our new membership page.

Dues

Dues for the NRHS are set by the National Board of Directors. Dues for the Blue Ridge Chapter are set by the membership at a level calculated to cover Chapter expenses.

annual chapter dues are $49

Officers

  • The President is charged with the responsibility of managing the Chapter. He conducts business meetings and is the program chairman, although this duty may be delegated to other officers or members. He oversees the duties of other officers and ensures the Chapter's adherence to its basic objectives as an educational and historical organization.
     

  • The Vice President fulfills the duties of the President whenever he is unable to perform them, and other duties as assigned to him by the President. He is responsible for maintaining membership records, certifying new members to the NRHS, distributing annual membership forms, collecting membership dues, and conveying these dues to the Chapter Treasurer.
     

  • The Secretary maintains accurate and complete records of the actions of the Chapter including recording the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Chapter. The Secretary communicates with the members and carries on the correspondence of the Chapter.
     

  • The Treasurer is charged with the responsibility of handling and managing the monies of the Chapter.  He is expected to report the financial status of the Chapter to the membership at each regular meeting.
     

  • The National Director represents the Blue Ridge Chapter at any meetings of the Board of Directors of the NRHS and is also responsible for all liaison activities between the NRHS and the Blue Ridge Chapter.

Current e-mail addresses for our chapter officers can be found on our contacts page.

Committees

  • Executive Committee - The sitting officers, (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and National Director), along with the immediate past President and the Editor of the Chapter Newsletter, shall constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is authorized to take emergency actions when a general Chapter meeting is not possible and shall also act as a General Short- and Long-Range Planning Committee of the Chapter.
     

  • Nominating Committee - The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee prior to the end of the September regular meeting of the Chapter to prepare a slate of candidates for officers for election at the October annual meeting. No less than three regular members shall serve on the nominating committee.

 

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