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of railroad and model railroad enthusiasts
we believe that enthusiasm for railroads and model railroads makes a positive difference in people’s lives:
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- it unleashes creativity
- it teaches important technical skills
If you like railroads...
Scale Trains Road Trip
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Scale Trains Road Trip is coming to the Amherst Railway Society.
The event features a display of many of Scale Trains current products, a look behind the scenes at the product development and manufacturing process, and a question and answer session.
Work days in Palmer
The following work days have been scheduled for the Amherst Building in Palmer. Work on the basement layout, work on the garden railroad, and other chores and activities
Saturday, March 30 – Surplus Equipment Sale
Saturday, April 6 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 13 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 – Scale Trains Road Trip
Saturday, April 27 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 4 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 11 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 18 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Granite State Special
May 18, 2024
Round-trip excursion train between Meredith and Lincoln, New Hampshire on the Granite State Scenic Railroad.
Photo run-bys and a museum stop are included.
Surplus Equipment Sale
On Saturday, March 30, the Amherst Railway Society will hold the next Surplus Equipment Sale.
The event runs from 9 am to 1 pm, and is open to the public.
March Newsletter
- Train Shows Matter
- March Presentation
- Surplus Equipment Sale
- Granite State Special
- Shelburne Expands
- Calgary/Mexico City – by steam
- NE Large Scale Show