If you like railroads...
The 2023 Railroad Hobby Show Trip-for-Two Raffle
Your chance to see the show – on us!
Air fare, shuttle service, hotel, show tickets, banquet, clinics – all yours if you are the raffle winner. Full details here.
ABEL @ RailFair
Boxboro, Massachusetts
October 1 & 2, 2022
The Amherst Belt Lines will have a large operating modular layout running both days at RailFair 2022.
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.
Saturday, October 8 – 9:00 am to noon
Thursday, October 20 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 22 – 9:00 am to noon
A Steam Double-header on the Valley Railroad
October 30, 2022
Two 2-8-2 steam locomotives lead this fall excursion trip along the Connecticut River.
A Bucket-List Train Ride
…if we want it
The Amherst Railway Society has access to restored New York Central business car 3 for charters.
COVID statement
The Amherst Railway Society complies with all Massachusetts and local health department COVID recommendations and requirements
This policy applies to all club meetings, work sessions, and events.
This policy also applies to the annual Railroad Hobby Show, sponsored by the Amherst Railway Society.