About Us
Since
1936
The Baltimore Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society formed in 1936, and is the third oldest NRHS chapter in the country.
We are proud to continue to be an active part of the Baltimore rail enthusiast community, both preserving railroad history and enjoying today’s railroad scene.
What We Do
We are a non-profit educational and social group dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment and knowledge of and involvement with, railroading in an around the Baltimore region and elsewhere.
As the nation’s first common carrier railroad, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, started here, Baltimore’s railroading history is rich.
If you share our interest in trains and railroading, then we think our organization is for you. While our members have widely diversified tastes and involvement in railroading, they all share a deep commitment to the preservation of railroad history and artifacts, the hobby of railfanning, and even the restoration and operation of railroad equipment.
SOCIAL & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Foremost in all our activities is the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Our monthly meetings bring us together to share stories and news, reminisce, and plan future club events. We have videos, media programs or guest speakers every month. We also share a research library jointly with the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, which members of either organizations may use when open or by appointment.
In short, we provide a great opportunity to socialize and do some good old-fashioned “armchair railroading.”
Interchange Newsletter
Members receive our Interchange newsletter 11 times a year either by postal mail or e-mail (as a PDF attachment) as selected.
This newsletter is typically 12 to 20 pages long, full of railroad news updates and photographs, as well as historical stories, member reminisces, travelogues, and more of interest to fans. News and updates of meetings and emergency changes are also e-mailed by the Interchange’s editor as needed.
2024 CHAPTER OFFICERS
President – Garry Pace
1st Vice President – Raymond Martin
2nd Vice President – John Amrhein
Secretary – Cynthia Atwood
Treasurer – Charles Plantholt
National Rep. – Richard Shulby
Chapter Director – Michael Cook
Chapter Director – Mel Ginsburg
Chapter Director – Kenneth Spencer
CHAPTER MEETINGS
The Chapter meets on the 2ND Monday of each month at 7:00PM.
The meeting is held at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum at 1901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD.
Attendance and membership is open to all.