Amherst Railway Society

We are a community…

of railroad and model railroad enthusiasts

we believe that enthusiasm for railroads and model railroads makes a positive difference in people’s lives:

  • it builds community
  • it excites learning
  • it unleashes creativity
  • it teaches important technical skills
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If you like railroads...

the Amherst Railway Society gives you a place to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and simply do what you like doing best.

May Newsletter

  • Northeast Large Scale Train Show
  • May program
  • Grant applications due
  • Collections
  • Mentoring program
  • Prototype modelers meet

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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 upstairs layouts, and other chores and activities

Saturday, June 3 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 10 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 17 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 24 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 1 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 8 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 15 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 22 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tracks to the Future

Summer program for high school students

Tracks to the Future is a summer program for high school students interested in a career in the railroad industry.

For 2023, there are two sessions at six college campuses.

Tracks to the Future is sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration.

additional information

Amherst Belt Lines
Northeast Large Scale Train Show
2023 Railroad Hobby Show