Chapter Info--Potomac NRHS
Chapter Information Potomac
NRHS
Membership
The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), founded in
1935, is currently the largest rail enthusiast organization in
North America with 172 Chapters worldwide. NRHS is a nonprofit,
educational organization whose primary purposes are:
- to preserve historical material and information
pertaining to railroad transportation
- to issue publications relating to the subject
- to encourage the use of rail transportation
Organized
in 1970, the Potomac Chapter maintains a significant presence in
the Washington, DC, suburban area. The Potomac Chapter offers
many benefits to its members:
- Interesting monthly meetings with guest speakers,
railroad-related film and slide shows
- Annual chapter picnic (See photo at right.)
- Potomac Rail News monthly newsletter keeps you current on
items of rail interest and upcoming events
- Opportunities for rail excursions and industry field
trips
- Member discounts on Chapter publications
- Advance notice of NRHS events, including annual national
conventions
- Subscription to bi-monthly National Railway Bulletin
magazine, covering historical railroad subjects
Membership cost
| Membership type |
Individual
Joining Alone |
Additional
Family Members |
| REGULAR National
and Chapter |
$51.00 |
$8.00 |
| CHAPTER ONLY (You
already belong to NRHS) |
$15.00 |
$3.00 |
| STUDENT (Age
16-18) |
$31.00 |
|
To get a membership application you can:
- download a PDF
version
- e-mail Rick Davidson,

- call our chapter phone line at 301-251-9461
- or write to us at:
Potomac Chapter
National Railway Historical Society
P.O. Box 235
Kensington, MD 20895-0235
Officers
| President |
Gordy Bjoraker |
| Vice-President |
Marc Laborde |
| Secretary |
Bill Holdsworth |
| Treasurer |
Jay Creswell |
| Directors |
Bill Hopkins, John Sery, Bob Cohen, Jerry Hott |
| National Director |
Rick Davidson |
| Membership |
Rick Davidson |
| Historian |
Bob Cohen |
| Editor, PRN |
Clay Moritz |
| Activity Committee |
John Morris |
| Program Committee |
Jerry Hott, Alex Mayes, John Sery |
Our Photo Collection
Our collection includes the slides and negatives of the late
Bob Flack, one of the founding members of our chapter. The photo
committee has worked to catalog the material. Our chapter
membership includes some excellent photographers. Our annual
slide contest showcases their work.
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