The Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), chartered
in 1957, is a non-profit, volunteer-based, educational organization
dedicated to the preservation of past, present, and future railroading
in Central Virginia. The Chapter owns a number of historic passenger
coaches and engines forpreservation and for use on excursion train
rides.
We are a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code interested in collecting railroad memorabilia,
researching the history of local railroads, maintaining our railroad
museum, preserving railroad artifacts, and educating the public about
railroads and railroad safety.
If you are
mesmerized by the sound of a distant train whistle or secretly enjoy
being stopped by a train at a grade crossing, our organization is for
you. Our membership comes from many backgrounds, occupations, and
interests. Come by and share your interests of trains and railroading
with others!
The Chapter is always looking for new volunteers.
We need people to help restore our large inventory of rail cars,
locomotives (steam and diesel), and maintenance of way equipment,car
attendants and ticket takers for our excursions, track work, even things
as simple as mowing the grass at our equipment yard. Experience is not necessary! (But if you have experience or a mechanical background, we really want to talk to you) If you would like to work with real trains and not just the models just send an email with your contact information and interest and we'll be back in touch
with you. Please look on our volunteer page for photos. And check out
the Nerail site for more photos!!!
The Old Dominion Chapter meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Richmond Railroad Museum , 102 Hull Street in Richmond. Va. Information on upcoming programs can be found here. |