Eight & Sand is regularly updated with news and information about the Amherst Railway Society, the Railroad Hobby Show, the Amherst Belt Lines modular model railroad, the organizations we support, and other railroad-related topics.
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Help Wanted – the Amherst Railway Society
As the Amherst Railway Society continues to grow, we need people to fill key management roles. Open positions with responsibility descriptions are listed below.
1. Membership Coordinator
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• managing membership recruitment and retention
• working with other departments on member communication and engagement
• working with Membership Clerk on membership administration
• membership presence at shows and events
• developing programs to attract former members
• developing an introduction package for new members
• developing incentive programs for – Friends of the Amherst Railway Society
2. Railroad Hobby Show – Assistant Show Director
reports to: Show Director
Responsible for:
• learning all duties and responsibilities of the Show Director
3. Railroad Hobby Show – Lead Floor Manager
reports to: Show Director
Responsible for:
• coordinating all floor manager schedules
• recruiting and training new floor managers
• work with Show Director as part of the show management team
4. Railroad Hobby Show – Volunteer Coordinator
reports to: Show Director
Responsible for:
• coordinating all volunteer schedules
• recruiting and training new volunteers
• work with Show Director as part of the show management team
5. Speaker/Clinics Coordinator
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• recruiting speakers and presenters for Amherst events and clinics
• coordinating dates, AV needs, and catering
• work with Marketing Director to publicize and promote presentations
6. Event Coordinator
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• managing all Amherst Railway Society events
7. Trip Coordinator
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• managing all Amherst Railway Society sponsored trips
8. Grant Writer
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• securing grant money for Amherst special projects, including:
• outdoor garden railroad
• expansion of building
• modular sales
• underprivileged youth program
9. Display Layout Coordinator
reports to: Building Manager
Responsible for:
• setting up and maintaining all scale layouts on the upper level.
10. Special Programs Coordinator
reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for:
• setting up and managing Amherst special programs, including:
• summer camp
• modular sales
• disability program
• scholarships
• T-Trak program
Upcoming Shows & Events
| Date | Event | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
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May 18, 2025 |
TCA Train Show |
Club Jogues – Coventry, RI |
[email protected] – 401-575-0262 |
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May 30 to June1, 2025 |
Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet |
Springfield Sheraton, Springfield, MA |
nerpm.org |
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July 19, 2025 |
Berkshire Scenic Rail yard Tour |
Adams, MA |
berkshiretrains.org |
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July 26, 2025 |
Surplus Assets Sale |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club – Auburn, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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August 16, 2025 |
Berkshire Scenic Rail Yard Tour |
Adams, MA |
berkshiretrains.org |
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August 16 & 17, 2025 |
Open House Weekend |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club – Auburn, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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August 17, 2025 |
Concord Model Railroad Show |
Everett Arena, Concord, NH |
trainweb.org/cmrc |
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September 10 – 13, 2025 |
Great Falls at the Oxford County Fair |
Oxford, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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September 11 – 14, 2025 |
NMRA Northeastern Region Convention |
Courtyard Marriott, Concord, NH |
conventions.nernmra.org/home/home-2025 |
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September 21 – 27, 2025 |
Great Falls at the Cumberland Fair |
Cumberland, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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September 21 – 27, 2025 |
Maine 3Railers at the Cumberland Fair |
Cumberland, ME |
cumberlandfair.com |
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September 21 – 27, 2025 |
470 Railroad Club at the Cumberland Fair |
Cumberland, ME |
cumberlandfair.com |
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September 28, 2025 |
Wilcox High School Railroad Hobby Show |
Meriden, CT |
[email protected], 203-848-9683 |
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October 18, 2025 |
Great Falls October Train Show |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club, Auburn, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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October 24 – 26, 2025 |
Trollyween – Seashore Trolley Museum |
Kennebunkport, ME |
trolleymuseum.org |
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October 25, 2025 |
Northern New England Train Show |
Elks Lodge – Dover, NH |
[email protected] – 603-362-4300 |
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November 1, 2025 |
Southern Maine Fall Train Show |
Westbrook Community Center – Westbrook, ME |
southernmainemrc.wordpress.com |
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November 8, 2025 |
Monadnock Railroad Show |
Peterborough Community Center |
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November 22 & 23, 2025 |
ExTRAINaganza |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club – Auburn, ME
|
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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November 28 to 30, 2025 |
ExTRAINaganza |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club – Auburn, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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December 5 – 14, 2025 |
Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides |
Kennebunkport, ME |
trolleymuseum.org |
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December 13, 2025 |
Surplus Assets Sale |
Great Falls Model Railroad Club – Auburn, ME |
greatfallsmodelrrclub.org |
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January 24 & 25, 2026 |
Railroad Hobby Show |
Eastern States Exposition – West Springfield, MA |
railroadhobbyshow.com |
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February, 14, 2026 |
Maine 3Railers Train & Dollhouse Show |
Augusta, ME |
rmrsr@aol,com |
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April 11, 2026 |
Northern New England Train Show |
Dover Elks – Dover, NH |
[email protected] – 603-363-4300 |