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NRHS The NRHS has several premier programs which consume a significant portion of the Societies resources annually.

The NRHS seeks to preserve historical material concerning railway transportation of all kinds; to issue publications relating to rail history; and to support the industry by funding preservation initiatives through the NRHS's Heritage Grants Program. These include our Heritage Grants Program, RailCamp and our publications. The NRHS's Heritage Grants Program provides a funding mechanism for organiz

ations in the Rail Heritage Industry to seek financial support. Organizations can apply for a Grant once per year which is evaluated by the Heritage Grants Committee for funding. Since the programs inception 1991, the NRHS has provided in excess of $1,000,000 in financial awards to rail preservation organizations throughout North America. RailCamp is an educational experience for high school students who have an interest in railroads and railroading. The program is designed to teach students about 21st century railroad operations, dispatching, and maintenance while providing a simultaneous experience in the early history of U.S. railroads in the development and settlement of our country. Students will learn both modern and historic elements of America’s most vital transportation mode, including how diesel, electric, and steam locomotives function, how track is built and maintained and how early freight and passenger cars were constructed. With a focus on the ways in which revolutionary technical changes in modern railroading affect today’s business, students will attend a week-long camp where they will participate in railroad operations, interact with railroaders, learn about preservation techniques, experience railroad history, career opportunities, and work with real railroad equipment. Our publications are recognized nationally for their coverage of railroad history in North America and the preservation work done by many of our Chapters, which operate at the local level. The NRHS bulletin is a 40-page, full-color, quarterly publication that brings a wide range of rail history topics to our members and many outside the Society. The NRHS News is primarily an electronic publication published 6 times a year that covers the preservation activities and accomplishments of our 100+ Chapters.

08/20/2026
08/20/2026

SPENCER, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s America 250 locomotive was unveiled today and will be on public display at the America 250 Locomotive Celebration scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. The locomotive, EMD F59PH No. 1776, in regular...

Are you planning to attend the NRHS convention in Cleveland next month?You can find all the details about the convention...
08/17/2026

Are you planning to attend the NRHS convention in Cleveland next month?

You can find all the details about the convention and its amazing activities on the NRHS website, www.nrhs.com and as a member you can sign up through your NRHS member portal. Just a heads-up, registration is open until 11:59 PM EDT on Monday, August 31. Don’t wait too long - some trips are already sold out.

You can also pre-order a variety of convention shirts and other cool souvenirs at the online gift store until 11:59 PM tomorrow, August 17. This year, we’re introducing the NRHS polo in a stunning royal blue. Order today to get the best price and and avoid disappointment. If you’re looking for more, just place another order and pick everything up in Cleveland. Sorry, shipping is not available at this time

The convention team has put together a unique schedule that includes special experiences not available to the general public. Do yourself a favor and join us at the NRHS Ohio Railroad History Tour! I'm looking forward to seeing you in Cleveland.

Sincerely,
Mike Yuhas, convention chair

08/17/2026
08/17/2026

We are up and running this afternoon! Mother Nature and the Mechanical Gremlins should not bother us today!!!

Looking 👀 forward to seeing you!!!

08/17/2026

DENNISON, Ohio — The Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust recently announced the advancement of Wolf Fengler to Chief Mechanical Officer (August 12), marking a critical step as construction of the Pennsylvania Railroad T1 No. 5550 enters what the organization calls the

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