DearAll:September25,2014

Pleasenote:Therewillbenoeblastnextweek. YoushouldhavereceivedthelatestissueoftheTrolleybyemail.Ifyouarestillreceivingitbymail,youshouldexpectitbyearlynextweek.Wewillalsobepostingittothewebsitenextweek.Also,the2015‐16resumeandballothasgoneoutbymailandIhopeyouwilltakethetimetoreviewtheresumesofthecandidatesandtakethetimetovoteandreturnyourballots.PleaseremembertoincludeyourWB&Anumberonthepostcardotherwiseyourballotwillnotcount.Thereisaplacedesignatedforitandyoucanfindyournumberonthemailinglabelbeforeyourname.WehopetoseeyouattheNovember1,2014GeneralBusiness/SwapMeetaswewillbeannouncingthewinnersatthattime.Weencourageyoutotakeaninterestintheelectionandperhapsevenrunyourselfnextyear!Forthe2016‐17election,wewillbeelectingapresident,vicepresident,treasurerand3ofthe6BoDpleaseconsiderrunning.

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TheeblastandattachmentswillbeplacedontheWB&Awebsiteunderthe“About”tabforyourviewing/sharingpleasurehttp://www.wbachapter.org/index.html.TheattachmentsarecontainedintheonePDFattachedtothisemailinanefforttostreamlinethesendingofthisemailandtoensuretheattachmentsareabletobereceived.YORK’NANDTRAINSTORIESBYCLEMCLEMENTIhopeyouhavebeenenjoyingClem’sYorkstories,attachedisanotherstoryfromClemthatshowswhyYork’nisnearanddeartohisheart.Enjoy!2015TCACONVENTIONSeehttp://tcaconvention.org/TICK‐TOCKFALLEASTERNDIVISIONYORKMEEThttp://www.easterntca.org/Site/documents/member_10_14.pdfClem’sPrimercanbefoundontheWB&Awebsiteathttp://www.wbachapter.org/Clems%20Primer%20Oct14.htm

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IlearnedofanewrestaurantinYorkthatissupposedtobeprettygood,youcangetmoreinformationat:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlb7hGBoCcIandathttp://www.baronvonschwein.com/restaurant

UPCOMINGWB&AEVENTSNovember1,2014–WB&AMembersOnlySemi‐AnnualGeneralMembership/SwapMeetfrom9‐12p.m.atSaintJamesEvangelicalLutheranChurch,8WestOverleaAvenue,Baltimore,MD21206,contactPaulPullenbcrr@netzero.netformoreinformationMay9,2015–JointVTC&WB&A(akaNORTH MEETS SOUTH)GreatTrainShowandSaleattheEaglesLodgeat21CoolSpringRoad,Fredericksburg,VA22405contactColleenHallmemberwba@gmail.comformoreinformation,it’snevertooearlytostartplanning.WearepleasedtoannouncethatAllenCrottswillbetheTrainDoctorattheshow.Knowofalayoutthatwouldliketoset‐upattheShow?Ifso,pleasecontactRussellformoreinformation.2014WB&ADRAWINGITEM4‐6‐2P47BlueCometSteamPassengersetwithProto‐sound3.0;JerseyCentral4‐6‐2P47SteamEngine(Cab#833),Tender,(1)BaggageCar,(2)70'HeavyweightMadisonCoachCars,(1)'70HeavyweightObservation

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CarProduct#20‐3460‐1MSRP$999.95Ifinterestedinpurchasingaticket,pleasecontactGlennMacKinnonatglen.mackinnon@verizon.netthecostis$5aticketor6for$25,thedrawingwillbeheldtheendofDecember2014.Just500ticketsforsale!STUDYSESSIONClemandBruceareeagerlylookforwardtotheirnextstudysessionandtheenjoymentofreviewingLioneltrainstogether.TheirnextsessionwillbeSaturday,November15,2014from10amuntil2pmat5233BessleyPlace,Alexandria,VA22304.Abuffetlunchwillbeserved.HavingcompletedtheirstudyofLionelStandardGauge,theyturntoLionelPrewarOGauge,1915‐1942.TheirnextsessionwillstudyLionelPrewarOGaugelocomotivesNos.248,250,251,252,253,254,256and4aswellasIvesNos.3260and3261.TheIveslocomotivesincorporatedtheLionel248body.Inadditiontostudyingthetenlocomotivestheywouldalsoliketostudythesetsthatcamewiththem.Ifyourlocomotivewasacquiredwithwhatyoubelieveareitsoriginalfreightorpassengercars,pleasebringthesewithyou.Pleaseletthemknowifyouplantoattendandabouthowmanylocomotivesandsetsyouwillbring.Theywanttoplanforadequatedisplaytables.Pleasecall

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Bruceat703‐461‐6991orwritetobruceCgreenberg1@gmail.com.ClemandBruceP.S.TheLionelStandardGaugeGuideisinprint!BooksshouldbeavailableattheYorkmeetonOctober16‐18.WEBSITES/LINKSOFINTEREST/THINGSTODOYoucannowfindtheeblastsonourwebsiteat:http://www.wbachapter.org/2014%20E‐Blast%20Page.htmCourtesyoftheVTC:NewsletterforBlueRidgeDispatcher;conclusionofJohnHankey’sarticle“WilltheNRHSSurvive?PartThree:WhatComesNextcanbefoundat:http://tinyurl.com/lvzodeyCourtesyofMarkBoyd,seehttps://www.icloud.com/photostream/#AJGAfJVYpvm0kforsomepicturesattheirG&OClubshowthispastweekend,theyweretakenbyJoeBarkerCHRISTMAS!–NationalChristmasTreeRRAmeetingscheduledforOctober7thwillkickoffthisyear'splanning.Ifyouhaveaninterestinjoiningtheproject,plantoattend.Foranyonewholikestoplaytrainsandenjoysinteractingwiththepublic,thisisit.

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Theyneedyourhelp.FeelfreetocontactJohnZampinoanyquestionsyoumayhaveatjohnzamp@aol.comor703‐234‐6013(see9.5.14eblastalso).

https://www.facebook.com/pages/WBA‐Chapter‐TCA/1454100528142375UPCOMINGCALENDAREVENTS(pleasesendmeitemstoincludeonthecalendar)–ifyouliketoseesomeotherdatesfromaroundthecountry,checkout:1. Checkouttrains.comcalendarofeventsat:

http://trc.trains.com/events.aspx?page=list&type=1&cat=

2. ScheduleforTrackerscanbefoundat:www.nattrackers.org

3. 2014/2015ScheduleforGreenberg’sTrain&ToyShowcanbefoundat:http://www.greenbergshows.com/schedule.html

4. September25,2014–SteamIntoHistoryseehttp://steamintohistory.com/

5. September25‐27,2014‐OurfriendsintherockworldwillbeholdingaMineralandFossilShowat

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theHiddeniteCenterindowntownHiddenite,N.C.(see8.8.14PDF),takeadriveandgototheshow!MoreinformationcontactRickatrick@wncrocks.com

6. September26‐28,2014–SteelWheelsFestivalinCumberland,MDseehttp://www.wmsr.com/static/Steel%20Wheels%20Festival

7. September27,2014–GoByTrain–10thAnnualSmithsonianMuseumDateinSt.Louis,MD

8. September28,2014ArbutusTrainShow,formoreinformationcontactFrankVacekand/orSunnyVacekfortables410‐465‐3782

9. September28,2014–seeattachedBlueRidgeDispatcherforthepicnicinformationforthehomeofDaleandAudrey–RSVPby9.25.14

10. September28,2014–LehighValleyChapter,NRHS/RRHistoriansoftheLehighValleyformoreinformationcontactcentury430@hotmail.com

11. September28,2014‐9A‐12:30PPlumber’sUnionHall2791SouthamptonRoadPhiladelphia,PA19154FamilyAdmission(2AdultsandAllChildrenUnder12y.o.)$5.00FutureShows–Nov16,Jan11,2015seewww.ADTCA.com

12. October,2014–OldDominionChapter–JamesRiverRambletinDillwyn,VA,BuckinghamBranch

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RRcontactodcnrhs.orgforexactdatesandtoordertickets

13. October5,2014‐NewHope–SoleburyTownshipTrainShowandSaleNewHope‐EagleFireCompany46NorthSuganRoadNewHope,PA18938$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freeFutureShows(Allin2015)–Feb8,May3,Oct4

14. October7,2014–NationalChristmasTreeVolunteermeeting(see9.12.14eblast)

15. October9‐12,2014–MissouriPacificHistoricalSociety–AnnualConventioncontactKevinLoveatpresident@mopac.org

16. October12,2014–AnnualOpenHouseseeattachedBlueRidgeDispatcherfortheannualopenhouseinformationforthehomeofDaleandAudrey

17. October12,2014‐AllBrands/ScalesModelTrainShow/Sale9A‐3PHawleyFireDepartment17ColumbusAvenueHawley,PA18428(BehindHawleyPostOffice)$3.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freew/PayingAdult

18. October15,2014–TheToyTrainPaper&MemorabiliaGroupwillcelebrateits20thAnniversaryattheOctoberYorkMeetingfrom6‐8p.m.attheLibertyFireCompany,callTodd248‐214‐8186orwww.ttpandm.com(see8.8.14PDF)

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19. October16‐18,2014–EasternDivisionYorkMeet,visittheEDwebsiteforinformationhttp://www.easterntca.org/Site/documents/member_10_14.pdf

20. October16‐19‐NMRAAnnualConventioninHagerstow,MDseehttp://nmra.org/

21. October17‐18,2014–inOhio‐GhostTours–DennisonRRDepotMuseumformoreinformationcall877‐278‐9020

22. October18,2014‐6thAnnualYellinAthleticBoosterClubToyTrainandRailroadianaShow9A‐3PSamuelSYellinSchool111WarwickRoadStratford,NJ08084$3.00pp,$5.00Family(2Adults,Allchildrenunder14)(NOTE–Theflyerforthiseventstatesthedateabove,howeveritisdatedOct19onthesponsor’swebsite,sounsurewhichdateiscorrect)

23. October19,2014‐TheChesapeakeRegionoftheAntiqueAutomobileClubofAmericamakesitsFall2014visittotheBaltimoreStreetCarMuseumsee:http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html

24. October24‐26,2014–CivilWarBusTourshttp://www.ncdcr.gov/CivilWarTour?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BusTourCC

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25. October25‐26,2014–TheGreatScaleModelTrainShowMakin’Tracks!CowPalace–TimesSat.9‐5/Sun.10‐4attheMarylandStateFairgrounds,2200YorkRoad,Timonium,MD21093http://gsmts.com/

26. October25,2014–BaltimoreStreetCarMuseumcelebratesHalloween,seehttp://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html

27. October25,2014–25thAnniversaryCelebrationoftheBuckinghamBranchRRwww.odcnrhs.org

28. October25,2014‐DelawareTrainShow9A‐2PNurShrineTempleRt.13/198S.DupontHwyNewCastleDE19720$4.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freeseewww.toyshows.org

29. October26,2014‐64thModelTrainShow9A‐2PLackawannaStationHotel700LackawannaAvenueScrantonPA$5.00Admission,Childrenunder12freew/PayingAdult(NOTE–ThisshowlocationisdirectlynexttotheHistoricalSteamtownSite)

30. November1‐2,2014‐CentralNYChapterNRHS<GreatNYStateModelTrainFairvisitwww.modeltrainfair.comorcnynrhs@aol.com

31. November1,2014‐Semi‐AnnualGeneralMembership/SwapMeetfrom9‐12p.m.atSaintJamesEvangelicalLutheranChurch,8WestOverleaAvenue,Baltimore,MD21206,contact

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PaulPullenbcrr@netzero.netformoreinformation

32. November1‐2,2014‐GreenbergShowatHarrisburgPA,seewww.greenbergshows.comformoreinfoandadditionaldatesinotherareas

33. November2,2014–GoldenSpikeEnterprise,Inc.37thAnnualGaithersburgRR‐Steamship‐TransportationArtifactsShow&SaleinGaithersburg,MDcontactCharlesMilleratrrshows@aol.com

34. November2,2014‐AnnualWinterTrainMeet8A‐1PClarionEssingtonPA76IndustrialHighwayEssingtonPA19029$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freew/PayingAdultFutureShow–Jan25,2015

35. November4‐8,2014–ATRRMinTyler,Texasvisitwww.atrrm.org

36. November15,2014‐10a.m.BruceandClemStudyGroupcontactthemat703‐461‐6991formoreinformation

37. November15,2014‐ToyTrainSwapMeet/Sale–KeystoneDiv.TCA9A‐1PSt.PhiliptheApostleCatholicChurch2111MillersvillePikeLancasterPA(CornerofPA741andPA999)$4.00ppAdmission,Children12andunderfree

38. November16,2014‐9A‐12:30PPlumber’sUnionHall2791SouthamptonRoadPhiladelphia,PA

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19154FamilyAdmission(2AdultsandAllChildrenUnder12y.o.)$5.00FutureShow–Jan11,2015seewww.ADTCA.com

39. November22‐23,2014–TrainsatChristmasattheFredericksburgNationalGuardArmory10‐5onSaturdayand10‐4onSunday.Formoreinformationcontact540‐903‐0631orwww.rcnrhs.com

40. November28,2014–January12,2015–DominionGardenFestofLightsinRichmond,VAhttp://www.lewisginter.org/news/media‐room/DominionGardenFestofLights2012.php

41. November29‐30,2014‐GreenbergShowatHarrisburgPA,seewww.greenbergshows.comformoreinfoandadditionaldatesinotherareas

42. November30,2014‐2ndAnnualChristmas2014HolidayTrainShow9A‐3POblatesofSt.JosephAuditorium1880Route315HighwayPittstonPA(CentrallylocatedbetweenScrantonandWilkes‐BarrePA) $5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freew/PayingAdultSantaArrivesat12Noon(NOTE–ThislocationisneartheHistoricSteamtownSite)

43. December2014–OldDominionCharter,JamesRiverRamblerinDillwyn,VAcontactwww.odcnrhs.orgforexactdatesandtoordertickets

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44. December6/7‐2014–FairfaxStationModeltrainshowandoldcarshttp://www.fairfax‐station.org,moreinformationcontactClemClementclem.clement@cox.net

45. December6,2014‐MainStreetHatboro9thAnnualTrainShow9A‐3PKeithValleyMiddleSchool227MeetinghouseRoadHorshamPAseewww.hatborotrainshow.org

46. December6,7,13and14,2014–BaltimoreStreetCarMuseumisvisitedbySantaClaussee:http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html

47. December7,2014‐GilbertsvilleTrainShowattheGilbertsvilleFireHall,1454E.PhiladelphiaAvenue,Gilbertsville,PA19525

48. December13,2014–GoldenSpikeEnterprises,Inc.56thBuckeyeRRArtifactsandModelTrainsShowinColumbus,OHcontactrrshows@aol.com

49. December13,2014ArbutusTrainShow,formoreinformationcontactFrankVacekand/orSunnyVacekfortables410‐465‐3782

50. December14,2014‐ToysandTrainsShow/Sale9A‐3PWestchesterCountyCenter198CentralAveWhitePlainsNY10606seewww.westchestertoytrain.comFutureShow–Jan25,2015

51. January10‐11,2015–WGHinHampton,VAvisitwww.wghshow.com

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52. January11,2015‐9A‐12:30PPlumber’sUnionHall2791SouthamptonRoadPhiladelphia,PA19154FamilyAdmission(2AdultsandAllChildrenUnder12y.o.)$5.00seewww.ADTCA.com

53. January17‐18,2015‐WGHinRaleigh,NCvisitwww.wghshow.com

54. January25,2015‐AnnualWinterTrainMeet8A‐1PClarionEssingtonPA76IndustrialHighwayEssingtonPA19029$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freew/PayingAdult

55. January25,2015‐ToysandTrainsShow/Sale9A‐3PWestchesterCountyCenter198CentralAveWhitePlainsNY10606seewww.westchestertoytrain.com

56. Feb.7‐8,2015–TheGreatScaleModelTrainShowMakin’Tracks!CowPalace–TimesSat.9‐5/Sun.10‐4attheMarylandStateFairgrounds,2200YorkRoad,Timonium,MD21093http://gsmts.com/

57. February7‐8,2015‐WGHinColumbus,OHvisitwww.wghshow.com

58. February8,2015‐NewHope–SoleburyTownshipTrainShowandSaleNewHope‐EagleFireCompany46NorthSuganRoadNewHope,PA18938$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freeFutureShows(Allin2015)–May3,Oct4

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59. February14‐15,2015‐WGHinLouisville,KYvisitwww.wghshow.com

60. February21‐22,2015–AllentownTrainMeetAssociatesSpringThawTrainmeet,seewww.allentownmeet.com

61. March15,2015–GilbertsvilleTrainShowattheGilbertsvilleFireHall,1454E.PhiladelphiaAvenue,Gilbertsville,PA19525

62. March28‐29,2015‐WGHinEdison,NJvisitwww.wghshow.com

63. April11‐12,2015–TheGreatScaleModelTrainShowMakin’Tracks!CowPalace–TimesSat.9‐5/Sun.10‐4attheMarylandStateFairgrounds,2200YorkRoad,Timonium,MD21093http://gsmts.com/

64. May1‐3,2015–NYCentralSystemHistoricalSociety,Inc.2015Convention&Meetingvisitwww.nycshs.org

65. May3,2015‐NewHope–SoleburyTownshipTrainShowandSaleNewHope‐EagleFireCompany46NorthSuganRoadNewHope,PA18938$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12freeFutureShow–Oct4

66. May9,2015‐JointVTC&WB&A(akaNORTH MEETS SOUTH)GreatTrainShowandSaleattheEaglesLodgeinFredericksburg,VA‐contact

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Russellatjryouens@verizon.netand/orColleenHallatmemberwba@gmail.com

67. June4‐7,2015–Railway&LocomotiveHistoricalSociety,2015R&LHSConventioninAltoona,PA

68. June20‐28,2015TCA2015NationalConventionhttp://www.metca.org/2015convention.html

69. June7,2015–9‐1p.m.SpringHamburgDutchTrainMeetattheHamburgFireCo,FileHouse–PineStreet,Hamburg,PA

70. June20‐21,2015–TheGreatScaleModelTrainShowMakin’Tracks!CowPalace–TimesSat.9‐5/Sun.10‐4attheMarylandStateFairgrounds,2200YorkRoad,Timonium,MD21093http://gsmts.com/

71. July26,2015‐9‐1p.m.SummerHamburgDutchTrainMeetattheHamburgFireCo,FileHouse–PineStreet,Hamburg,PA

72. September13,2015–9‐1p.m.SummerHamburgDutchTrainMeetattheHamburgFireCo,FileHouse–PineStreet,Hamburg,PA

73. September18‐20,2015–ATRRMFallConferenceinUnion,ILvisitwww.atrrm.org

74. September20,2015‐GilbertsvilleTrainShowattheGilbertsvilleFireHall,1454E.PhiladelphiaAvenue,Gilbertsville,PA19525

75. October4,2015‐NewHope–SoleburyTownshipTrainShowandSaleNewHope‐EagleFire

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Company46NorthSuganRoadNewHope,PA18938$5.00ppAdmission,Childrenunder12free

76. October24‐25,2015–TheGreatScaleModelTrainShowMakin’Tracks!CowPalace–TimesSat.9‐5/Sun.10‐4attheMarylandStateFairgrounds,2200YorkRoad,Timonium,MD21093http://gsmts.com/

Asalways,ifyouprefernottoreceivetheseemails,pleaseletmeknow.Allmybest,ColleenAsaremindertoall,Igathermyinformationfromallsources,lotsofitcomesfromthemembershipwhoincludesmeontheiremails.Irespecteveryone’sintellectualpropertyrightsanddomyupmostbestnottoinfringeonanyone’sandtogivecreditwhenIamawareofwhomtogivethecreditto.Thiseblastisaninformationalnewsletterandmyintentistosharewithyouinformationyoumayfindofuseorinterest.

Vol. 21 September 2014 No. 9

Brad Dobbins will present the September program for the Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS: "The Milwaukee Electrics in 1973". Included will be slides from a trip taken out in Montana and Idaho in 1973. Coverage includes the line between Harlowton, MT and Avery , ID. Some time was spent at both these points plus at Deer Lodge, the main shop for the "RMD". Other areas covered include various substations and stations and trackage along the right-of-way. Milwaukee Road trains are included but were limited due to two factors: the high fire hazard that summer, which restricted train movements; and the elimination of electric helpers at both Butte (Butte to Piedmont) and Avery (this occurred virtually just as we arrived!). Even so, I'll have slides of all three major electric types (i.e. boxcabs, steeplecab switchers, and the Little Joes) actually operating. Come take a look at some grand, electric railroading from days gone by at the September meeting.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014. 6:00 p.m. Charley's Restaurant. 707 Graves Mill Rd. Lynchburg, VA.

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Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Minutes of Meeting - August 13, 2014

President Rick Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm at Charley’s Restaurant and welcomed 21 members and 5 guests. The minutes of the July meeting were approved as distributed and Lloyd Lipscomb was thanked for taking them. Treasurer John Tanner then reported. Old business: Rick reported that Chase Gunnoe was unable to present his program at the July fun meeting and it will be re-scheduled. Rail Day was recapped and everyone who helped was thanked. Special thanks went to Barry Moorefield, Norris Deyerle and John Tanner for heading up the event, to John Siegle for the sound equipment and to Dale Diacont and Wayne McKinney for their programs. Barry reported that attendance was less than last year, but there were more vendors and visitors bought more this year. Jean Raas was thanked for managing the model contest. Chapter will need to re-negotiate with the Ruritan Club for the space next year, our multi-year agreement has expired. Before anything is said, Norris suggested that the Chapter vote to decide to have another Rail Day in 2015. Members voted without dissent to hold the event again. Gerald Duval observed that the rain seemed to knock the children out of the audience, but the adults who came were spending. Norris also thanked WSLS, WFIR, WDBJ and WSET for their help in publicizing Rail Day. Under new business: The Fun Meeting for September will feature Lynchburg Fire Department Chief Brad Ferguson describing the April 30 derailment in downtown Lynchburg. It was announced that the Boones Mill N&W station was successfully moved to its new location, the Blue Ridge Chapter donated funds for this effort. NS Corporation donated building materials. The chapter picnic will be held on September 28, 2-4 pm in Waynesboro at Dale Diacont’s home. Vice President Ed Fielding presented Norris Deyerle with a vintage N&W first aid box in appreciation for his many years of involvement in Rail Day. National Representative Bob Leslie reported that election results for new NRHS officers will be released next week, but the financial reports were not good. Editor Garland Harper was thanked for another quality newsletter and there was no report from the Webmaster. Brad Dobbins will present a program featuring circa 1973 Milwaukee electric railroading at the September 10 regular meeting. The evening’s program was presented by member Dale Diacont, featuring his trip to various California railroad in 2002. Jim Overholser won the 50/50 and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. Thomas G. Ledford, Secretary

Obituary: Former Chapter member Bill Cabble. Marion R. “Bill” Cabble, Jr., 80, of Glenwood Park Retirement Village in Princeton, WV, formerly of Bramwell, died Monday, August 25, 2014, at his residence. Born August 26, 1933, in Freeman, WV, he was the son of the late Marion R. Cabble, Sr. and Cleo Calloway Cabble. Bill retired from the U.S. Army in April 1980 after 26 years of service and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a former member of Mount Pisgah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Evington, VA. He had been a resident of Mercer County since September 2012, moving here from Evington, VA. He is survived by his loving wife, Douglass Carter Cabble of Princeton and many other family members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Douglass and the rest of his family.

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Significant Changes Coming As NRHS Stands at a Crossroads Nearly 80 years after its founding, the NRHS stands at a crossroads. Just as the railroad industry transformed itself to adapt to changing times, so too must the NRHS form a new identity to survive. The society can no longer sustain itself with the same financial and membership model that has been used since 1935. Cost-cutting alone is not enough. As a result, we have formed a New Business Model Committee that will design a concrete vision for our future, including a new financial model that provides long-term stability while strengthening our core mission of rail preservation. In September, this new model will be presented to the NRHS Board of Directors. The board will then make their final decision to approve or reject the new business model. If successful, the new model that emerges will radically transform our organization. Substantial changes will come to our governing structure, our membership model, our financial model and our chapter relationships. What will not change is the society’s primary mission: to preserve and promote America’s railroad heritage so it can be enjoyed by future generations. We’re also fully committed to our 2015 convention to be held next June in Rutland, Vermont. At this time we can’t say which programs will be appropriate or affordable in the new business model, but we intend to continue the following: · Our annual Railway Heritage Grants program, which has awarded nearly $650,000 to restore and preserve historic equipment, structures, and collections. · Our successful RailCamp summer program, which filled to capacity in 2014, and provides hands-on railroading experience to young people. · Our national advocacy of railroad preservation, including our Most At-Risk list of endangered railroad landmarks. · The NRHS News and Bulletin, although the frequency and format may change during the transition period. The new business model committee is made up of experts in finance, the preservation field, the railroad industry, marketing, and management. We’ll be introducing them to you in the next update. They are devoting their summer to transform an 80-year old society into a focused, stable and successful organization that’s driven by passionate supporters of railroad history and preservation. We realize that swift changes and uncertainty are a great concern for our membership; however, this is a crucial time for NRHS that will shape our survival and future success. The committee’s September deadline was chosen so we can share future plans with our members prior to the 2015 dues renewal period. We pledge to keep you informed of our progress between now and September, as we work to remake the NRHS for the 21s century and beyond. If you have any questions, please email info@nrhs.org. Thank you for your support of rail preservation! -www.nrhs.com Read the commentary about society today, the NRHS, and business models at this link. What do you think? http://cs.trains.com/trn/b/staff/archive/2014/08/28/will-the-nrhs-survive-part-one-how-did-we-get-to-this-point.aspx#comments

2014 NRHS Election results Announced

The 2014 NRHS Election results were announced August 25 and Al Weber, District 6 Director, was named president for the 2014-2016 term of office. He will succeed Greg Molloy, who has served as president since 1994. Weber and all newly-elected NRHS board members will take office during the November 14-16 Fall Conference in Johnson City, TN. The final ballot results follow: President Al Weber - 1869 votes (W) Greg Molloy - 1321 votes Vice President Joe Maloney - 2963 votes (W) Global Directors (2) Steve Barry - 2647 votes (W) David Flinn - 2042 votes (W) District 1 Director Mia Mather - 353 votes (W) District 2 Director Harold Shaak - 426 votes (W)

District 3 Director Frank Fowler - 423 votes (W) District 4 Director Sam Williamson - 294 votes (W) District 5 Directors Jim Pahris - 247 votes (W) District 6 Director John Goodman - 381 votes (W) District 7 Director Steven Sigerist - 308 votes (W) District A Director Jeff Smith - 275 votes (W) District B Director Jack Hilborn - 286 votes (W)

SIGHTINGS Aug. 8 - C&NW C44-9W 8701 spotted behind Kemper St. Station leading NS train 204. This is one of two such engines in Union Pacific's fleet still in its original livery. Aug. 13 - Former NS GP38-2, now FURX 5575, spotted under the coaling tower at CSX's Sandy Hook yard in Lynchburg.

Aug. 22 - Canadian Pacific AC4400CW 9610 with Canadian National power right on NS train 36Q behind seen behind

Kemper St. Station.

Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS 2014 Calendar of Events

56th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Chapter A Virginia’s Rail Heritage Region Partner

Compiled By Norris Deyerle Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Chairman of Virginia’s Rail Heritage Region Partners

Newly updated or added events since last month printed in “Bold Italics”. Notice: I urge our friends with the other railway historical groups and museums to take advantage of www.trainfinder.com, www.trains.com or RHICalendar@nrhs.com. There is no cost to promote your train show on these websites. It’s simple to add your event to their website and your event approval is fast and efficient. This is a website that will help us all get the word out about our events! Are you interested in learning more about the historic Norfolk & Western Railway “High Bridge” in Farmville, Va.? Please check out the following links for more info: Friends of High Bridge Trail: https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofhighbridgetrail/ High Bridge Trail State Park: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hig.shtml http://www.virginia.org/Listings/OutdoorsAndSports/HighBridgeTrailStatePark/ Historical USGS Topographical Maps: A great research tool for locating abandoned railroad lines, etc. http://nationalmap.gov/historical/ Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation – Free Official State of Virginia Railroad Map, 600 East Main Street, Richmond, Va. 23219 Phone: 804-786-4440 www.drpt.virginia.gov Tennessee Valley Railroad/Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam Train Excursion Schedule Info: http://www.tvrail.com/pages/21st-century-steam Note: Find more railroad related info on other websites at the end of this

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Calendar Of Events. September 2014 09-10-14: {Wednesday} BRC Monthly Meeting, Brad Dobbins “The Milwaukee Electrics” Slide Presentation, See the beautiful cover photo on this newsletter! Charley’s Restaurant, Lynchburg, Va. Guests are always welcome! 09-13-14: {Saturday} “WB&A” Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Chapter, TCA Toy Train Show & Sale, Open To the Public, 9:00 am -2:00 pm, Admission $5.00, Vienna Firehouse, 400 Center Street South, Vienna, Va. 22180 Info: http://wba-tca-eastern.org to see special admission prices and to download directions to the train show. Info: Dave Eadie, Phone 703-451-4149 or email dbeadie@verizon.net 09-13-14: {Saturday} Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum, Inc. Model Train Show Sale, Washington County Ag Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg, MD {3 miles North of Antietam Battlefield} Tables: $18.00 for 8ft. x 30” wide, 9:00 am till 2:00 pm. General Admission $5.00, under 12 free. Info – email: hmrrm@myactv.net Web: www.antietamstation.com or call 301-800-9829 09-24-14: {Wednesday} BRC “Fun Meeting”, A Lynchburg City Fire Department officer will have a special presentation on the 2014 CSX oil train derailment in Lynchburg, Va. 09-26 – 28-14: {Friday – Sunday} “Steel Wheels Festival”, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, MD, Info: www.wmsr.com 09-28-14: {Sunday} Our Blue Ridge Chapter annual “Summer Picnic” will be at “Red Dog Manor” in Waynesboro, Va. I want to personally thank BRC member Dale Diacont and his wife Audrey for hosting our annual Summer Picnic this year. If it wasn’t for them we would not have had one. Dale and Audrey will cook the hamburgers and hot dogs. Attendees are requested to bring a covered dish or dessert to share with the others. 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm. Bring your camera since the railroad tracks are bordering their back yard! Info: daled1acont@yahoo.com CONSULT MAP FOR DIRECTIONS, or plug 220 Chantilly Dr. Waynesboro, VA 22980 into your GPS device. October 2014 October 2014 Old Dominion Chapter, NRHS “James River Rambler” train rides on the Buckingham Branch Railroad, Dillwyn., Va. Info: www.odcnrhs.org for exact dates and ticket prices for these and other Fall train rides. Directions to the Diacont abode and our Summer Picnic 10-08-14: {Wednesday} BRC Monthly Meeting, Kurt Reisweber Presentation 10-11&12-14: {Saturday & Sunday} Appomattox Railroad Festival, Appomattox, Va. Contact info: TBD 10-12-14: {Sunday} BRC member Dale Diacont’s cookout at “Red Dog Manor” in Waynesboro, Va. BRC members and their guests are invited. Contact Dale for more info. Space may be limited since this is Dale and Audrey’s home. Info: daled1acont@yahoo.com to get more details and make sure the cookout is still scheduled. 10-16-18-14: {Thursday – Saturday} Eastern Division Train Collectors Association York Train Meet, York Expo Center, York, PA, Train Show Open to TCA members and their guests, Info: www.easterntca.org for directions and to join the TCA. 10-25 & 26-14: {Saturday & Sunday} “The Great Scale Model Train Show”, Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace, Timonium, MD Info: www.gsmts.com November 2014 11-01& 02-14: {Saturday & Sunday} North Carolina Transportation Museum Foundation & the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum, “Scenic Southern Rails” Fall Excursions, Virginia Autumn Special, Spencer, NC to Charlottesville, Va. Georgia Autumn Special, Spencer, NC to Toccoa, Ga. Tickets went on sale to the general public on July 9, 2014. Info: http://www.nctrans.org/Events/Fall-Excursions 11-02-14: {Sunday} 37th Annual Gaithersburg Railroadiana & Transportation Show, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD. Info: www.gserr.com 11-08-14: {Saturday} 13th Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club Trains & Railroadiana Show and Sale, Raleigh, NC. Info: www.nrvshow.org 11-08 & 09-14: Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show, Bluefield Youth Center, 1780 Stadium Drive, Bluefield, WV, Contact Phone: 304-431-2593, Website: http://www.visitmercercounty.com Contact email: rkmassie@yahoo.com 11-12-14: {Wednesday} BRC Monthly Meeting, Wayland Moore Presentation 11-25-14: {Wednesday} NO BRC “FUN MEETING” DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY December 2014 12-06-14: {Saturday} BRC Annual Christmas Banquet, Altavista, Va. 12-10-14: {Wednesday} BRC Monthly Meeting, Skip “Groundhog” Hansberry Presentation 12-20-14: {Saturday} BRC Annual Kemper Street Station Holiday Gathering

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Class J 611 restoration continues The restoration of the Class J 611 is in full swing. In the past few weeks, the mechanical teams have been working on the supherheaters and flexible stay bolt caps. The Superheaters

The superheaters up close. Each superheater is carefully inspected and tested.

Superheater, steam expert and former Norfolk Southern General Foreman for Steam Bob Yuill (left) works with mechanical volunteer John Otey to inspect and repair the superheaters, which number sixty in all. The Elesco Type E superheater units re-heat the steam generated by the boiler, increasing its thermal energy and giving the 611 more efficient power. Bob inspects each superheater carefully, looking for any defects or thin spots in the steel tubes. After the superheaters are inspected and fixed, Bob fills the superheater with water and hydrostatically tests the units. If a superheater does not pass the test, Bob rebuilds the unit to its original design specifications. The Staybolts and Caps

The staybolts are inserted through two sheets of steel. Before and after: The cap on the right before cleaning and inspection. The cap on the left after cleaning and inspection.

A requirement of 611's 1472-day inspection is the inspection of each staybolt. To perform the inspection the cap must be removed, bead blasted and have its pressure bearing seat ground. The bolt is tested and if it is not broken a new copper washer is installed and the cap is reinstalled. With over 2,200 flexible staybolts the job is time consuming for the 611's mechanical crew. Up next: the rear flue sheet In the next few weeks, the rear flue sheet will be removed and a new sheet fabricated by skilled craftsmen. "We are working directly off of N&W's plans for the rear flue sheet," said J. Preston Claytor, chairman of the Fire Up 611! Committee. "N&W built the finest steam passenger locomotive in the world, and we believe that deviating from the original design will not serve the project well."

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New book available!

High Bridge: "The End of Our Fifteen Months' Labor" The story of building the Norfolk & Western viaduct near Farmville, Virginia

This book, published by Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park commemorates the 100th anniversary of the completion of N&W's "High Bridge" over the Appomattox River in Prince Edward County. It features historical images created by Willis Vail, Resident Engineer on the construction project in 1913-1914. Learn about the people, equipment, and methods used to build historic High Bridge. View 77 images produced from Vail's glass negatives. Read captions taken from Vail's own descriptions. See a reproduction of the Sep. 1914 Engineering News. Edited and annotated by Bob Flippen, Education Specialist at High Bridge Trail State Park, and Richard McClintock, PhD., Director of Publications, retired, Hampden-Sydney College. "This book chronicles the construction of one of the most significant bridges on the N&W Railway. Photos of the project by Resident Engineer Willis Vail show each step in the construction of this engineering marvel. The text does a masterful job of describing construction methods and techniques used over 100 years ago without being overly technical." - Ron Davis, President of the Norfolk & Western Historical Society

~9 1/2 x 8 inches, soft cover, 96 pages. Copyright 2014. ISBN 978-0-9960082-0-4. $19.95 + Shipping, if applicable All proceeds received by the Friends group from the sale of this book will be used to benefit Virginia's High Bridge Trail State Park. The Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please use this link for more information on the book and ordering information, including retail outlets and on-line purchase instructions. https://www.sites.google.com/site/friendsofhighbridgetrail/high-bridge-book Note that shipping (USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail) will be added to the price of the book: $5.60 for 1-2 copies; $12.35 for 3-15 copies. (Please contact us if you desire to order more than 15 copies.) Please allow typically 4-5 business days for your order to be processed your order. Please note that all sales are final; we do not offer refunds.

Railfan websites of interest. Compiled by Norris Deyerle

Norfolk Southern Locomotives – The Diesel Shop, NS Loco roster with professional quality photographs. NS Heritage Locos included. www.thedieselshop.us/NS.HTML “Fallen Flag” railroad of local interest: Franklin & Pittsylvania Railroad, “The old fast and perfect” railroad that ran between Gretna and Rocky Mount, Va.: www.fandprailroad.org Locomotive Search Tool And Railroad Photos Link: www.railbaron.rrpicturearchives.net Railroad Related Events Information: Visit: www.varailheritage.org, www.vmt.org, www.linkmuseum.org, www.nctrans.org, www.roanokenrhs.org, www.dcnrhs.org, www.odcnrhs.org www.nwhs.org, www.cohs.org, www.csxthsociety.org, www.thecrhs.org, www.theruralretreatdepot.com, www.srha.org, www.rfandp.org www.vatraincollectors.com, www.traincollectors.org, www.railroadcollectors.org, www.nhvry.org, www.norfolksouthernhs.org, www.RailServe.com, www.gsmr.com, www.trains.com, www.TrainFinder.com, www.gserr.com, www.wghshow.com, www.drpt.virginia.gov Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS Website: www.blueridgenrhs.org Norfolk Southern/TVRM Steam Excursion Website: http://www.21stcenturysteam.com OR http://www.tvrail.com/pages/21st-century-steam Steam Train Events in the United States and Canada: www.diary.svsfilm.com Steam Locomotive Locations: www.steamlocomotive.com Railroad Historical Information and Related Photos: www.hawkinsrails.net Railroad Photos: www.railsinvirginia.com, www.railfirephotography.com Key Lock & Lantern Railroad History and Preservation Organization, www.klnl.org Danville & Western Ry. Website: Railway operated in Southwestern Virginia between Danville and Stuart. http://southern-railway.railfan.net/dw/ Trains & Travel International: www.traintrips.biz Additional links to other NRHS Chapters, Railroad Historical Societies and Museums available at www.blueridgenrhs.org Virginia Museum Of Transportation Rail Cam: http://www.nwhs.org/cam/vmt Roanoke, Va. Rail Cam: http://128.173.197.94:443/RRCmov

 

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CHAPTER OFFICERS AND STAFF  President      Rick Johnson,   104 Mowry Ln.   Lynchburg, VA  24502         434‐660‐1113                              notch8@aol.com Vice President      Ed Fielding,       4 Clifton St.       Lynchburg, VA  24501 

434‐845‐1740                            refileding@verizon.net  Secretary      Tom Ledford,   2186 Woodcrest Dr.,   Lynchburg, VA  24503         434‐384‐2013                 tomledford@hotmail.com Treasurer      John Tanner,   209 Pocahontas Dr.,   Forest, VA  24551‐1235         434‐525‐1318                  flytrains@yahoo.com National Representative  Bob Leslie    3844 Peakland Pl.          Lynchburg, VA  24503         434‐384‐9062                               lckawanna@aol.com Editor        Garland R. Harper,   3920 Harbor St.   Lynchburg, VA   24503             434‐384‐7210                             GRHarper@aol.com Historian      Rick Johnson,   104 Mowry Ln.   Lynchburg, VA  24502         434‐660‐1113                              notch8@aol.com Webmaster      John Siegle     1225 Krise Cir.   Lynchburg, VA  24503 

434‐384‐6951                               jas65@comcast.net BRC Chairman. VA Rail      E. Norris Deyerle, Jr.   744 Chinook Pl.,    Lynchburg, VA   24502 Heritage Region Partners  434‐237‐4912                              railcow@msn.com Rail Day Chairman    Barry Moorefield                          rockdalefarm@live.com         434‐821‐2174  The BLUE RIDGE DISPATCHER is published by the Blue Ridge Chapter, National Railway Historical Society.  Opinions expressed are those of the editor and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Blue Ridge Chapter or the National Railway Historical Society unless otherwise stated.     Blue Ridge Chapter, NRHS P. O. Box 11731 Lynchburg, VA   24506‐1731 www.blueridgenrhs.org 

Lynchburg Rail Day 2015. Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Some Random Notes about our York Meets

How about the story of the group who used to camp on the fairgrounds and party all night/? I hear that during one really loud party, George waited until 3 am and then had the police drop the ropes of the tent and roll all up inside and hauled them away? Any truth to that story?

For all time we keep the meet and private to TCA members. Once a local TV station demanded an interview with TV coverage. I got to handle that one

When did OGR start their excellent event in the grand stands?

When did the outside-the-fairground meets start? Why? In my feeble mind I think Charlie Phillips starts the outside events by renting the hall in the Holiday Inn.

We should mention, solemnly that folks have health problems from time to time while on the Fairgrounds. Usually it is from all the excitement or for not eating properly or on time or from not taking their meets. For years I had always visited our fairgrounds EMT folks and briefed them on who we are: mostly gray haired folks who are so excited they forget to take their meds. So if they felt faint, etc., ask where their meds are (usually safe in their pockets.). We must tell the bad with the good: One time I was securing an aisle as one of our members was down and a member wanted to pass close by. When questioned he said “I just want to look at these trains here and I’ll step over the guy.” Well he did not succeed…

During my administration Deb Geiser suggested we do a special event for our attended: an Ice cream social wit free ice cream. Wow what a great idea! We worried about giving away the bank but it worked out superbly and continues to this day. The ideas were to have family style seating and member could sit, meet and greet while enjoying their ice cream. For a few meets we tried to develop a TCA band to play for us. This has been followed by free coffee and Maple Donuts on Saturday morning. The ulterior motive of this event was to gather Members for the Saturday morning Eastern Division general meeting. We got to liking Maple Donuts so well that we officially made them the official donuts of York, complete with trophy for the Maple donut folks. Eastern gives back to it attendees!

We must mention the security team Eastern hires. Some of the finest security folks I have ever worked with. They have become part of the York family. They seem to know every vendor in the hall they serve. At one York in the 80’s, Security guard “Tiny” nabbed a member stealing a GG1. The guy was sent down town to see the judge. When the judge heard that this guy was sealing toy trains from his hobby-mates, the judge suddenly was not available until Monday morning for a hearing due to unforeseen circumstances. “Tiny” got a promotion. They do a superb job helping keep order and working medical emergencies. Some are off duty local police so we have communications to the town as well. Bravo to them all!

One York I was in the Fairgrounds Administration building and noticed that there were “Thank You Plaques” everywhere from Fairgrounds renters. None from TCA. We fixed that with a better trophy than any of the others. Eastern meets with the fairgrounds operation folk before the meet to review plans and constantly work with the staffs during the week we are on the fairgrounds. In case you wondered we schedule rental of the entire grounds gate-to-gate (not the stables) from Monday morning to Saturday evening. This secures the camping/parking/buildings from other events taking place during our time there. We reserve the dates as far ahead as the fairgrounds will let us. For the spring meet we try and deconvict with Easter and other religious holidays. This is tough as there as so many holidays. In the fall the planning gets much tougher. There are 5 major events in the PA/MD/NJ region that use huge quantities of room nights for many of our vendors. Here goes:

Last week in September: Englishtown car show

First week in October: Carlisle car show

Second week in October: Hershey AACA car show. This is the biggy!! And draws 200,000 folks plus. Many TCAers have booths there or attend (Clem has two spaces in the Orange Field.)

Third week: TCA/ED York

Forth and on weeks: Leaf Peakers who come to PA to enjoy the fall weather and the stunning leave color pageants. (This is different kind of tourist dollars that the previous events. More families, kids, older folks who spend more on rooms, food and merchandise.

For many years the York area did not have enough rooms to handle these events at the same time. Now rooms have increased and the events are drawing fewer attendees but still. I for one, am done after one day at Carlisle, the week at Hershey and York. I vend at both Hershey and York. I know of folks who do all the car /trains events. (And yes I find trains at the car events! Hershey used to be a train bonanza. Many of those who fool with old cars have trains as well.). Sometimes in the spring Carlisle and York weeks are the same week. Frustrating for us.

Respectfully, Clem Clement