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About Us

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Chapter Founding Fathers: At Steamtown, John Gardner, Engineer for No. 15, Albert ‘Bud” Spaulding, Ed Kilmer, Dr. Cole Twitchell, Fred Richmond, Dr. Ed Irwin, Dr. Harold Pierce, George Whitcomb, Fireman for No. 15
​Click here for the Board of Directors and ByLaws
Burlington Union StationBurlington 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.
​Membeship Info:

Chapter dues are $15.00 per year. ​

Membership benefits include:
  • A subscription to the monthly newsletter, The Shortline (Emailed or mailed.  If you wish the Shortline mailed we suggest an additional $10 donation to cover postage but this is not required)
  • 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
    • 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
    • The Interchange where members can list their railroad related items for sale
  • 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, giving a gift membership, or visiting a meeting, please use the contact form below. Our membership secretary will reply.
or you may Download a Membership Form and mail it with your check.
​Although not required, m
any members also join The National Railway Historical Society.

    New Member/gift/Guest Inquiry

    Please let us know if you would like a membership form or simply want to come and visit.
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Meetings -VFW - ​73 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT and on Zoom. See the Timetable for details.
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P.O. Box 816
Burlington, VT 05402
​802-448-0495
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  • All Aboard
  • About
  • Timetable
  • Links
  • CVCTube
  • History Corner
  • Interchange
  • Contact
  • Members
    • Members' Home
    • News Stand
    • The Shortline
    • Monthly Meeting
    • Photo Gallery
    • Presentations
    • Hobbyist Corner
  • SiteMap