Cincinnati Chapter - NRHS

07/09/2018

BUS TRIP TO FT. WAYNE TO VISIT NKP 765

We have a few seats available on the bus trip to Ft. Wayne.
Anyone desiring to join us on the bus trip is welcome.
Please mail your check and contact information to the address listed below.

02/25/2017

CONGRATULATIONS TO HARRY NOBLE, our chapter secretary. He has an article in the latest issue of Classic Trains. Well written and great photos. We appreciate your talents.

07/22/2016

FREE OPEN HOUSE AND PHOTO SHOOT, AUGUST 7, 2015

Frank Kammer just shared this notice about a gathering at Riley's Railhouse in Chesterton, IN, near Lake Michigan.


"The Blackhawk Railway Historical Society http://www.blackhawknrhs.org/ is sponsoring a railfan open house and photo shoot from 12 Noon until 4:00 PM (Chicago time) on Sunday, August 7, 2016, hosted by Riley's Railhouse, located 123 North 4th Street in Chesterton, Indiana. http://rileysrailhouse.com/

This activity is free, with no reservations required, no admission fees and no donations expected. If you haven't seen what the Rileys have done with this 1914-vintage New York Central freight house in Chesterton, this is your opportunity.

Bill Molony, President
Blackhawk RHS"

What a deal !!!

The Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is a group with a deep interest and appreciation of our nation's railroad history and we are actively involved in its study and preservation.

07/22/2016

I just received word that the October 1 trip to ride the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway has a few more seats available on the bus.
The bus will leave from EnterTRAINment Junction for Nelsonville, OH, at an early hour.
The $80 price of the trip includes bus fare, meal and the ticket to ride the HVSRy and is open to all.
To make your reservation, call or email Frank Kammer.
513-729-1919
[email protected]
Here's the link to the HVSRy: www.hvsry.org/

Planning a visit? Take the tour to to get complete information on our historic trains and schedule! START HERE Get InvolvedSince 1972, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway has been entirely managed, operated, and maintained by volunteer members. If you

07/22/2016

The regular monthly meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter will be Tuesday, 7/27, 7:00 pm, at EnterTRAINment Junction.

Member Cliff Scholes will present a program from his collection of slides. Be prepared for some amazing, historical images.

We will gather for an informal meal at Arbys, near EJ, at 6:00 pm.

02/23/2016

http://www.kentuckysteam.org/ #!news/hvv3r

The Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation (KSHCO) is preparing to restore the C&O 2716 to operation. The 2716, a 2-8-4, was known on the C&O as a "Kanawha" rather than a "Berkshire".
Read more details on the web page listed above or just click on the logo below to see the web page. They are pretty well along with preliminary plans and are looking for volunteers and donations.

KHSCO is heading up the restoration of former C&O 2-8-4 #2716. Visit this page to learn more about the effort, and to get involved

02/23/2016

The first meeting in 2016 of Cincinnati Chapter-NRHS takes place Tuesday, February 23 (the fourth Tuesday of the month, our regular meeting night). We meet in the Library of EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester, OH.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

11/30/2015

As a reminder, there will be NO chapter meetings in December and January. If you happen to show up on meeting night either of those two months you will be all alone. (A certain person I know did exactly that a year or two ago.)

Regular meetings will begin on the fourth Tuesday in February.

Also, your chapter DUES are due NOW. Please make the payment right now before it slips your mind.

11/30/2015

Celebrate the holidays with Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction!
Get all the details at http://www.entertrainmentjunction.com/

You'll be glad you did.

Here's a link to a video giving you a sample of what you'll see and do at EnterTRAINment Junction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr6EmG9TJXA

11/30/2015

Brian Sellers has just posted a video showing passenger trains in Cincinnati. The LM&M does an equipment move, the Fireworks Train heads to The Boathouse and the AAPRCO Special moves over the Indiana and Ohio to spend a couple of days here in town.

Watch the video linked here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFu3hpC1Js
The AAPRCO videos begin at 14:45, including several aerial shots of the entire train. Lead unit on the train was Amtrak 156, the Phase One Heritage scheme.

If you enjoyed the video, then "Like" it on the Brian's YouTube site.
Also, feel free to follow Brian's work on his YouTube page.
Many thanks to Brian for posting these videos.
Enjoy !!

September of 2015 brought a plethora of long passenger trains into Cincinnati, Ohio. This included the Cincinnati Railway's annual Labor Day "Fireworks" trai...

09/25/2015

Mention of this visit to Cincinnati was made in our latest meeting. A train made up of private passenger cars will arrive in Cincinnati this Sunday, 9/29. It's enroute to St. Louis for the annual Convention of AARPCO.

The "Spirit of St. Louis Special" will arrive in Cincinnati on Sunday, 9/27 and remain here for two nights, leaving on Tuesday, 9/29.

This is a chance for us to see some wonderful private passenger cars pulled by two Amtrak P-42s.

I've shared the post found on the AARPCO Facebook site which shows the Routing and Consist of this great train.

The train will be parked on Riverside Drive, by the Boathouse, for the two nights it's here. PLEASE NOTE, you are advised to try to see the train elsewhere as there will be security that will keep you away from the train.

Hope you are able to get out and see this train.

09/25/2015

REMINDER !!

Our ANNUAL BANQUET

Tuesday, October 6 is the date.

Please send your reservations NOW.

Don't miss Fr. Dale Peterka's presentation about the Great Northern Ry. It's a sure winner.

I've attached a copy of the information and registration for your convenience.

See you there !!