About Us

Burlington Vt. Union Station

​Our meetings are held from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through June. At our meetings we typically include: ​Chapter business, railroad news, a raffle, and a presentation on a railroad related topic.
At our May meeting we hold the annual members' auction. The Chapter picnic is in August with no meetings scheduled in July and August.
Chapter dues are $15.00 per year. ​
Membership benefits include:

• A subscription to the monthly newsletter, The Shortline (emailed or mailed)
• Full access to all pages on this website including:
  • The News Stand section featuring up-to-date railroad news
  • The Shortline archive of past newsletter issues that go back over a decade
  • The archive of recorded meeting presentations (currently over 25)
  • Our member authored Rail Photo Albums featuring photography and photo collections
  • The Hobbyist Corner sharing and illustrating member hobbies and interests
• Attendance at the monthly meetings in person or through Zoom
• Participation in railroad related activities provided during the year including:
  • ​Walking Tours
  • Railfan Trips
  • Trips to train shows and museums​

We also sponsor our annual bus trip to The Amherst Railway Society's Eastern States Exposition Train Show in January.
​For more information please see: Chapter sponsored activities
Guests are always welcome. To inquire about joining our organization or visiting a meeting, please use the contact form below. Our chapter membership secretary will reply.
​Although not required, many members also join: The National Railway Historical Society.
​Click here for the Board of Directors and ByLaws

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