Chapter News
Membership Growth
As of September 17, membership is up to 308. Of this, 68 are renewals, 180 joined in 2008, and 60 joined late in 2007. Of our current roster, 45 are Society members. We encourage all our members to join PRRT&HS.
Autumn East Wind
Volume 5, Number 1 was been sent to electronic members on October 1. The print version will go in the mail soon. Articles included, "Congressional Class on the Maine Eastern," "PRR Model Gallery," "PRR's Lancaster, Pa. Station," and "Bridges of the Middle Division, Part 4".
Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 6, 2008 – Winter Chapter Meeting
New England Model Train Expo, Marlborough, Mass.
This annual event grows bigger every year. There will be over 230 dealer tables, manufacturer displays, operating layouts, and more. Two-day admission is $7.00 – $6.00 for seniors 60 and over. We will meet at noon Saturday up the hill from the exhibit hall at the All Star Bar and Grill at the Royal Plaza Hotel. The show runs December 6 from 10 to 5 and Sunday Decmber 7 from 10 to 4. For more information about the show and to purchase advance tickets, visit www.hubdiv.org.
Saturday, January 24, 2009 – Informal Chapter Meeting
Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show – West Springfield, Mass.
The annual two-day event at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) is the biggest train show north of Timonium, Maryland. It has become a tradition for Chapter members to meet briefly at noon on day one by one of the roll-up doors in the Stroh Building to say hello, swap stories, and compare purchases so far. You can buy admission in advance to save lines. Visit www.railroadhobbyshow.com for details on the show.
Saturday, April 18, 2009 – Spring Chapter Meeting
North Shore Model Railroad Club, Wakefield, Mass.
A couple years back, we tried to duplicate PRR operations in HO on "2nd Trick at Harrisburg". Due to heavy snow and DCC consisting issues, we didn't pull it off completely, but with practice, we're sure to to better this time. We'll operate from noon to 5pm (or later if we have to). Mark your calendar and look for a list of HO equipment we need online here soon.
The PRR GG1 was arguably one of the finest electric locomotives ever built. Produced from 1934 to 1941, it was powerful, reliable, easy on track, and able to move trains at 100 miles per hour. It pulled passenger and freight trains well into the 1980's and many are saved in museums across the country.
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