About Us
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
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.
Membeship Info:
Chapter dues are $15.00 per year.
Membership benefits include:
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, many members also join The National Railway Historical Society.
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
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, many members also join The National Railway Historical Society.
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Meetings -VFW - 73 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT and on Zoom. See the Timetable for details.
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