Want to make you aware of the initial announcement concerning the C&A RHG-sponsored symposium on November 10 in Bordentown. Noted rail historians Bill Withuhn (Smithsonian), Chris Baer (Hagley), Kurt Bell (RRMofPa), as well as several well-known local rail historians, will be making presentations. See attached flyer for preliminary details.
(Note: As per flyer, you must contact us to get the registration form, which will be sent to you via "E" mail!)
The Camden & Amboy Railroad Symposium
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Bordentown, New Jersey
PLAN TO ATTEND A DAY-LONG SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD IN
COMMEMORATION OF THE 175th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST
RUN OF THE JOHN BULL LOCOMOTIVE
Presentations will include discussions on the following topics:
! the railroad’s construction and early operations
! the role of the Stevens family in the technological development of
railroads in New Jersey
! the history of the “John Bull”- the world’s oldest operational
railroad locomotive
! the creation of the “Joint Company” and the maintenance of their
monopoly
! the relationship of the railroad to the Delaware & Raritan Canal
and the City of Bordentown
! a commemorative ceremony, linking past to present, is also planned
FARE:
$15.00 C&ARHG MEMBERS/$30.00 NON-MEMBERS*
( Fare includes registration fee and luncheon )
*Includes one year membership in the C&A Railroad Historical Group
For more information or to request a registration form contact Mark Liss,
Symposium Coordinator at (609) 443-4000 ext.210 (daytime) or
(215) 757-6631(evenings) or via e-mail at mbliss2@verizon.net
The C&A Railroad Historical Group is a non-profit educational organization and a chapter of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society (PRRT&HS).
