Monday, March 30, 2015

Erie Lackawanna Historical Society SPRING MEETINGS

Received the following via email. 

ELHS Spring Meetings
You can now sign up for the Eastern and Western Region ELHS Spring Meetings!
Links to the registration forms can be found below (Adobe PDF reader required to open them). Please get those forms in soon, as the meetings are less than a month away! 
Marion station photo by Larry De Young

This year's Western Region Spring Meeting is being held in Marion, Ohio on April 18, 2015. Full details can be found on the Registration Form at the link below.


Pompton Plains station photo by Adam Moss
This year's Eastern Region Spring Meeting is being held in Pompton Lakes, N.J. on April 12, 2015. Full details can be found on the Registration Form at the link below. 


Copyright © 2015 Erie Lackawanna Historical Society, All rights reserved. 


Another >Proposed< NS 'TRUE Heritage' Unit?

Received the following from our correspondent in NW Pennsylvania.

Former Erie Lackawanna locomotive engineer Fred Stuckmann made the following suggestion after seeing the NS SD40 recently repainted in a Southern RR scheme (see our post on Friday, March 6,2015), and I think he's on to something. 

"Maybe they could paint one of the 1700s back into EL, wouldn't that be something?"

Electro-Motive built the EL's baker's dozen SD45-2s in November, 1972, just 18 months after building the Southern Railway SD40 that NS shop forces only recently brought back from the dead (literally!) and returned to service in her as-delivered livery (below).
There are a half-dozen of the ex-EL Dash-2 brutes on the active NS roster (#1700-1705).

Just as the full Southern freight scheme was not among those to appear on one of the thirty 30th anniversary NS Heritage Units (
though the Savannah & Atlanta Railway unit was 'close'), there were only EL predecessors represented (DL&W and ERIE), even though EL was the second largest component of Conrail. While I very much appreciate what NS had EMD do, cosmetically, to both of those new engines, the possibility of returning an active, authentic, 1972-vintage EL six-axle road unit to accurate maroon, yellow and gray presents a tempting goal.Though de-rated from 3,600 to 3,000 horsepower, the three highest numbers (NS #1703-1705) still retain their EMD 20-cylinder 645E3 engines. Two of those NS 1700s, '03 & '05, ex-EL #3679 and 3681 (the latter was the last new locomotive the EL acquired) still have nose class light 'knock-outs' and gaskets, fore and aft, which would enhance the 'EMD as-delivered look', if one were to be returned to EL paint. These six locomotives already have a strong following of admirers in New Jersey and elsewhere. NS could elevate its positive image further, yet again, by leveraging a bit more Good Will with an 'extension' of their Heritage Fleet.

(Following are links to SD45-2's in both EL and NS paint schemes.) 

   https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrongmain/8078759850/
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2425091
   http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2099775
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2393633  


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http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3922664
   http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3947100
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1479841
   http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=604660
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=810067  


Crazy as this suggestion might at first sound, remember that there is already a tangible, positive result regarding the gorgeous Southern SD40 out on NS rails. And SOMEbody asked the key question, "What if?" (And if you DON'T ask, the answer is 'no', for sure!)

Yes, it is kinetics, not aesthetics, that moves freight.But now that Norfolk Southern has named James Squires as Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Wick Moorman effective June 1, perhaps there is a bit of urgency to 'planting this seed', if Mr. Moorman was indeed the sympathetic audience for the repainting of SOU #3170.
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2015 NERPM is May 29-30 in Collinsville, Conn.

Received the following via email. 

The 13th New England/Northeast Prototype Modelers Meet (NERPM) will be
Friday and Saturday, May 29-30 at the Canton Community Center in
Collinsville, Connecticut. We are an NMRA-sponsored event.

The meet is two days of clinics, a large model display and layout open
houses on Sunday, May 31.

Registrations forms can be downloaded from our website,
www.neprototypemeet.com. There are also photos form past meets.

We're planning a full array of clinics and programs, a DCC round
table, a white elephant table, a raffle with spectacular contributions
from the finest manufacturers and retailers, and a host of great
manufacturers and vendors, including Bob's Photo, Ron's Books and
Funaro & Camerlengo, ESU Loksound, Atlas and Rapido.

Do you have a clinic or program you'd like to present? We'd love to
hear from you. I can be reached at neprotomeet@gmail.com.

For more information, please visit our website or join us at Facebook.com/nerpm.

Any questions? Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Dave Owens
West Hartford, Conn.

P.S. -- Please excuse the cross posting. Since we are non-profit and
scramble to pay for the meet, one of the ways we reach people is
through various email lists. Thank you.

--
2015 New England/Northeast Prototype Modelers Meet
May 29-30, 2015 (Always the weekend after Memorial Day)
Collinsville, Connecticut
www.neprototypemeet.com
www.facebook.com/NERPM


Monday, March 23, 2015

The next stop will be Three Bridges!

(Train sightings on 3-6-15.)

With Thursday's snowfall now just a bad memory, it was time to head track side for some winter scenes. Because of the snow I decided that Three Bridges (LEHL MP 48) would offer me the best opportunity to get some snow images without my vehicle getting stuck in that snow. It wouldn't be long before NS 22V passed by eastbound with NS 9487 (D9-44CW) and NS 8777 (D9-40C). After it passed, I had to wonder just how many trains had passed that old red LVRR Three Bridges depot? The old photo shows that it is still managing to hold its own against time and the elements. There was also BR Tower, located near the present day NS block signal and adjacent to the Main Street grade crossing. BR Tower controlled the movements on the four tracks that were once here. Note the signal bridge to the left of the tower. That road to the tower's right is Railroad Avenue. Today the only evidence that remains of this tower is a huge concrete slab near that block signal. 









Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation

Received the following via email.

Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - March 4, 2015 - CSX Corporation today announced that a portion of the Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park in Ocala, Florida has been designated a CSX Select Site.

Select Sites are properties identified and vetted as capable locations for future manufacturing facilities along the CSX network. These sites can be developed quickly since standard land use issues and comprehensive due diligence items have already been addressed. 

"Through the Select Site program, we can significantly reduce the time it takes for companies to evaluate a competitive site, and ultimately construct their facility and bring products to market," said Clark Robertson, assistant vice president, regional development at CSX.

CSX introduced the Select Site program in 2012 to better serve new or existing customers on its network.  CSX partnered with The Austin Company, a nationally-known site selection consulting firm, to screen candidate sites and assist communities with the application and certification process.

The Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park is a 489-acre industrial park adjacent to Interstate 75.  An 83-acre parcel on the eastern edge of the park has been designated as a CSX Select Site, as a planned rail spur will connect this parcel to the Florida Northern Railroad's mainline, located just over one-half mile east of the site. 

"The investment by both the City of Ocala and Marion County to bring a four-lane roadway and utility infrastructure to this property made this Select Site designation possible," said Jonathan Gemmen, senior location consultant with The Austin Company.

"The future for rail-oriented job creation in and around Ocala has never been better," says Tom Owen, vice president of marketing and sales for the Florida Northern Railroad. CSX's short line partner, Florida Northern Railroad, will provide local service to the Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park.

The Ocala / Marion County Commerce Park is the first site in Florida to be designated as a CSX Select Site. 

"This designation enhances our ability to be globally competitive for rail-served manufacturing and distribution projects," said Kevin Sheilley, president of Ocala / Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership.

To receive CSX Select Site designation, the location must meet a rigorous list of criteria, including infrastructure and utility availability, environmental reviews, appropriate zoning and entitlement, rail serviceability, proximity to highways or interstates, and other attributes. Once certified, the sites are featured on a new user-friendly web portal that includes press releases, promotional materials and direct marketing to site selection professionals.

To learn more about CSX Select Sites online, visit www.csxselectsites.com

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.  More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX). 

About Florida Northern Railroad (FNOR)
The FNOR is owned by Pinsly Railroad Company, one of the oldest short line railroad companies in the United States. Pinsly remains focused on growth that it achieves by maintaining a focus on the needs of its customers and by developing strong partnerships with the communities it serves. Pinsly's subsidiary, Railroad Distribution Services, provides warehouse, reload, and distribution services. CSX Transportation participates in every carload handled by Pinsly's rail subsidiaries. More information about Pinsly Railroad and its subsidiaries is available at www.pinsly.com.

Contact:
Kristin Seay
(404) 350-5029



CSX CFO Reviews Market Environment and Earnings Growth Expectations for 2015

Received the following via email.

CSX CFO Reviews Market Environment and Earnings Growth Expectations for 2015

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - March 4, 2015 - CSX (NYSE: CSX) Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson today discussed the drivers of a decade of strong financial performance for the company, updated its first-quarter market outlook and discussed earnings expectations for 2015 at the JP Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference in New York City.

At the conference, Eliasson highlighted the company's sustained record of superior shareholder value creation over the past decade, which leveraged its network reach and balanced portfolio of business to overcome the global recession and transition in the energy markets. This performance provides a strong foundation for 2015 as CSX expects its merchandise and intermodal markets to continue to grow faster than the overall economy.

At the same time, Eliasson indicated that CSX's domestic coal volume is now expected to decline at least 5 percent, reflecting the relatively mild winter weather and low natural gas prices. He also noted that as oil prices remain low, the company expects growth in crude oil shipments to be more moderate than originally expected.

"We continue to expect strong earnings growth in the first quarter as merchandise and intermodal customers see growth opportunities and recognize the value and efficiency of freight rail service," Eliasson said. "By leveraging price and efficiency gains combined with expected volume increases, we continue to target double-digit earnings growth for the full-year 2015, though achieving that goal will be more challenging with the expected decline in coal movements."

Eliasson also reinforced the foundation of the company's strategy for creating superior shareholder value is delivering service excellence for its customers. That allows CSX to maximize its three key value levers: growing its merchandise and intermodal business faster than the economy, pricing above inflation and driving efficiency in operations.

About CSX Disclosures and the Company
This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com.  CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material.

Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Slideshare (http://www.slideshare.net/HowTomorrowMoves).  The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time.

More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. 

Contact:
David Baggs, Investor Relations
904-359-4812

Melanie Cost, Corporate Communications
904-359-1702


Friday, March 20, 2015

New Jersey Railroad History Facebook Pages

Received the following via email.

In addition to his long-running Camden & Amboy Railroad Historians FaceBook page, John Kilbride has recently created a Railroads of Trenton page, and is looking to expand their memberships towards the purpose of sharing historical information on those interests!!!

Note:  To access these pages you must logged onto Facebook and you must be a member of the respective group.  Here are direct links:  

Camden & Amboy Railroad Historians 

Railroads of Trenton 


Spring Is Coming and so is the Easter Bunny Express

Received the following via email from The Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington, NJ. 



Spring is almost here! 
Dear Patron,

Spring is almost here, and that means it's time for Peter Cottontail to visit BR&W! The Easter Bunny Express operates Sunday March 22, Saturday - Sunday March 28-29, and Friday - Saturday April 3-4. Trains depart Flemington Station only. Visit our website for the complete schedule of departures. Reservations are required, and are now available through our website!

Don't forget to ask your Conductor to tell you all about our exciting project to extend the length of our Summer Excursion train rides!
Easter Bunny Express - 2015
Sunday March 22, 2015 to Saturday April 4, 2015 Celebrate Spring aboard the Black River & Western Railroad with Peter Cottontail! The Bunny himself will ride each train and give every child a tasty treat. These round-trip trains all depart FLEMINGTON STATION. Trains run rain or shine.


Opening Day 2015
Sunday May 17, 2015 Come join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary! For one day only we are offering tickets for our Flemington-Ringoes excursions at our original 1965 prices of $1.00 per child and $2.00 per adult (plus ticketing service fee). Passengers will enjoy a steam-powered Flemington-Ringoes round-trip excursion and receive a souvenir ticket - a reproduction of our original 1965 tickets!

ALL PASSENGERS MUST BOARD AT FLEMINGTON STATION DURING THIS EVENT. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.




NYSME 89th Annual Spring Model Railroad Exhibition

Received the following via email.


89th Annual Spring Model Railroad Exhibition
The members of The New York Society of Model Engineers, Inc., wish to invite you, your family and friends to attend our 89th Annual Spring Model Railroad Exhibition.
Featuring:
For our youngest fans Thomas and His Friends will be operating during all weekends on our Club's Layouts.
                 
Older Model Railroad Enthusiasts needn't feel left out however, for your enjoyment many prototypical trains of various eras, operating signal systems and the country's largest collection of vintage railroad tail signs are on display at our Carlstadt, NJ headquarters. 
Where?
New York Society of Model Engineers, Inc.
341 Hoboken Road
Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
(One Mile West of the Meadowlands Sports Complex,
off NJ Rt. 17 South - Follow the signs to our show)
  
When?
Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 - 6:00 PM
March 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29, 2015
Just two more weekends

SAVE
$1.00
PRESENT THIS COUPON
TO RECEIVE A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON EACH PAID ADULT ADMISSION TO OUR 89TH ANNUAL SPRING MODEL RAILROAD EXHIBITION
Offer Expires 03/29/2015. Printed coupon must be presented in person at the time of admission. Limit 1 coupon per person per day. 
NO CASH VALUE
For More Information:
Please visit our website - for additional information about our organization, show dates & times and directions. Membership
Donate:
Don't have the time to participate? We would still greatly appreciate your support.
Share with others:
Know someone else who'd like to go? Forward this to someone else.
Sincerely,

Charles Lekowski, President
New York Society of Model Engineers, Inc.
(201) 939-9212
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Saturday, March 07, 2015

NS names Jim Squires chief executive officer

Received the following via email. 

Norfolk Southern names Jim Squires chief executive officer

NORFOLK, Va., March 2, 2015 -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that James A. Squires will succeed Charles W. “Wick” Moorman as chief executive officer. The action by the company’s board of directors is part of its planned succession process and will be effective June 1, 2015.

Squires will continue in his current capacity as president and with all major divisions reporting to him, while Moorman will continue as executive chairman of the board of directors. Moorman and Squires will work closely together to ensure a seamless transition of leadership responsibilities.

“Jim has the right experience and vision to advance Norfolk Southern’s traditions of safety and service,” said Steven F. Leer, NS’ lead independent director. “NS is well-positioned to continue leading and innovating, and the board of directors is confident in the ability of the entire Thoroughbred team to deliver for our customers, shareholders, and communities.”

“Building on our record results in 2014, we are entering a great new time of performance and possibilities,” Moorman said. “Thanks to the dedication of Norfolk Southern people, the support of our customers and business partners, and the outstanding leadership team in place at Norfolk Southern – led by Jim Squires – I am confident that the company is poised for continued growth, success, and shareholder value creation.”   

“Leading NS is an incredible honor,” Squires said. “I join our 30,000 employees in pledging that we will do everything possible to exceed the expectations of our shareholders and the people and businesses who depend on us. We welcome that opportunity, and we will meet that challenge.”

Squires, 53, joined Norfolk Southern in 1992 and served in several law positions before being named vice president law in 2003, senior vice president law in 2004, senior vice president financial planning in 2006, executive vice president finance in 2007, executive vice president administration in 2012, and president in 2013.

Virginia Business magazine recognized Squires with its CFO Award for Publicly Traded Companies in Virginia in 2011. Appointed by then Governor Tim Kaine, Squires also served as chairman of Virginia's Transportation Accountability Commission.

A native of Hollis, N.H., Squires is a graduate of Amherst College, where he received a bachelor of arts in Ancient Greek in 1983. After graduation, he spent a year as Amherst-Doshisha Fellow at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989. In 1992, he received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School, where he has served as a member of the Visiting Committee.

Moorman has championed public-private partnerships to create rail infrastructure that benefits America long-term, led NS’ efforts to improve its environmental footprint and sustainable business model through “conservation capitalism,” and was among the earliest freight railroaders to seek more cooperation with the long-distance passenger and commuter railroads that use freight tracks. He is an advocate of balanced regulation to best serve the interests of railroads and their customers.

Said Leer, “On behalf of the entire board of Norfolk Southern, I thank Wick for his innumerable contributions as CEO. Wick raises the bar for an entire industry. His gift is to see where railroads need to go, find workable ways to get there, and generate the optimism that makes everyone want to get on the train. We will continue to benefit from that with Wick as board chair.”

A native of Hattiesburg, Miss., Moorman, 63, joined NS predecessor Southern Railway in 1970 as a coop student. He was named chairman, president and CEO in 2006, succeeding David R. Goode. In 2011, Railway Age magazine named Moorman “Railroader of the Year.”

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

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Fortune Names CSX Among World's Most Admired Companies

Received the following via email. 

Fortune Names CSX Among World's Most Admired Companies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - March 2, 2015 - FORTUNE has named CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) one of the World's Most Admired Companies, according to a recent survey.

CSX achieved high marks in numerous categories, including quality of products and services, long-term investment value and social responsibility. The company ranked second in the trucking, transportation and logistics industry. This is the fifth consecutive year that CSX made the list. 

"Being named one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies is a testament to CSX's vision to be the safest, most progressive North American railroad," said Michael J. Ward, chairman and chief executive officer, CSX Corporation. "I'm proud of our customers who support our business and our employees who work every day to provide freight transportation service vital to the global economy."   

The company's recognition by FORTUNE comes on the heels of recent accolades, including a top spot on G.I. Jobs' 2015 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list and recognition as a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's Computerworld.

FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies survey, conducted annually, evaluates corporate reputation based on nine key business attributes. The list is voted on by executives, directors and analysts across all industries. More information on the list is available at: http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

Contact:
Melanie Cost
(904) 359-1702




Friday, March 06, 2015

Another NS Heritage Unit! - a Southern SD40

Received a heads-up email from a correspondent in NW Pennsylvania. 

Except for the ditch lights, no class lights and modern cutting lever lifts, this is just about how she must have looked at La Grange, back in April, 1971! No funky cab modifications, and the honest-to-goodness Southern Railway paint scheme, true to the day she was built...almost 44 years ago. Who woulda' thunk it (not for a museum, but for revenue service, and back from retirement) in 2015? Mind blowing. We have artist Andrew Fletcher to thank for having gotten the spectacular Heritage Unit 'ball rolling' with Mr. Moorman & Co. at NS. 


NS 3170 - a SD40 in Southern Railway paint scheme

Above photo is from RailPictures.net and it was taken at Debutts Yard, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on February 27, 2015, by Casey Thomason.  For more information, please visit the following web site: 


Tri-State Chapter NRHS - Monthly Meeting Notice - Lake Hopatcong Station - Its History and Future

Received the following via email.


 
TRI-STATE RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Presents Martin Kane
Lake Hopatcong Station - Its History and Future


at the Bickford Theater of the Morris Museum,
6 Normandy Heights Road,
Morristown, NJ 07960

Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7:00 PM

When it opened in 1911, the DL&W train station at Landing (NJ) was a shining
example of everything Lake Hopatcong could be. Built at a time when
thousands of passengers would pass through the station every week in-route
to summer cottages, hotels, and camp sites, the Lackawanna Railroad
envisioned this station to be a showcase for the railroad and a magnificent
entry point to Lake Hopatcong. From its opening through the 1950's this
station was an extremely significant link to the lake for visitors and
residents alike. As rail service evolved over the years, the station was
allowed to decline and was finally sold off by the railroad in the 1970s.
In recent years, the building has struggled to find a long-term purpose. On
November 6, 2014, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation purchased the station. Our
March 12, 2015 program will offer the history of Lake Hopatcong station
through a narrated program with wonderful historical images and exciting
plans to restore the station building to its past grandeur and make it a
wonderful resource for the community.

The speaker at our March 12th, 2015 meeting will be Martin Kane. Mr. Kane
spent the summers of his youth on Lake Hopatcong. He is the author of
several books on local history. He has served as the president of the Lake
Hopatcong Historical Museum since 1990. Marty has overseen the growth of the
all-volunteer museum to an organization with over 700 members. A current
resident of New Jersey, Marty is originally a native of New York City, where
he graduated from Queens College and St. John's University School of Law.
Since 1998, Martin Kane has served as the Business Manager at Picatinny
Arsenal.

The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the Bickford Theater in the Morris
Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. The programs usually begin
about 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, open to the public. All are welcome.
Light refreshments are often available. We will have a selection of books,
videos and memorabilia for sale before the meeting. Visit us at
facebook.com/tristaterail.org or the web: TRISTATERAIL.ORG