Meetings
1130 South Main Street (see map below)
Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Model Railroad and Fire Equipment
Dave Owens
There’s an interesting connection between railroad models and model fire equipment. It is not unusual to see fire-fighting scenes on model railroads, or flatcar loads of new fire equipment.
In the prototype world, fire equipment was a common sight on railroads, too. Several railroads had their own fire departments. And, the Pennsylvania Railroad had special cars just to transport new fire equipment.
On Wednesday, May 14, Dave Owens will discuss how he weaves together three modeling interests – HO-scale trains, cars, and fire equipment. Dave regularly does clinics on model fire equipment and will show examples of both ready-to-run and kit fire equipment models.
This presentation is open to the public.
The Amherst Railway Society meetings, presentations, and special events
The Amherst Railway Society hosts a variety of presentations and special events each month at the Amherst Building in Palmer, Massachusetts. (see map below)
Beginning on January 1, 2024, regular meetings and presentations will be held every month, except February. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and begin at 7:00 pm. Additional special events are held on other days as well.
Members are notified of any changes in meeting dates, times, or places through the society newsletter. Changes are also announced on this web site, and on the Amherst Railway Society Facebook page.
Amherst Railway Society meetings and special events are open to the public.