The Central New York Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of unique railway depots and equipment. Our Web site offers the latest information on our meetings, excursions, and programs. You can also shop our "Store" for exclusive books offered by the CNY Chapter, or check the "Library" for research material. Thanks for visiting!
"Buy a Brick"
Help fund the new Chapter Library at Martisco Station
Museum. It now stands where the station's office wing stood until 1949. You can "Buy-A-Brick" for $20 each contribution. Click
to download form to make your generous tax deductible gift. You will be
recognized with your name inscribed on a plaque at the new library and a certificate acknowledging your contribution.
Get the newest edition of our popular "RAILROADS in the STREETS of SYRACUSE." Only $7.50 and available online by clicking >>HERE.
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Companion DVD video to the book.
"RAILROADS in the STREETS of SYRACUSE." Only $19.95 and available online by clicking
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Click for photos by CNYNRHS Photo Group.
Next Meeting: Wed., Feb. 15
7:30 PM: Member Photo/Video Night.
Members are invited to show off recent work by bringing a tray of slides, or a CD of photos, or a DVD video.
Chapter sells E8 Locomotives 807 and 808
The CNY Chapter Board of Directors has sold the Chapter's E8 locomotives to the owners of the Saratoga and North Creek Railroad. The Chapter restored the former Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives and painted them in the Lackawanna Railroad paint scheme. They served the Chapter well for more than two decades, but there are now serious maintenance issues and a lack of railroads on which to operate them. For several years, they have languished as display material at the State Fair. In keeping with the Chapter's goal of "preserving railroad equipment," the sale guarantees a longer life for the locomotives and restoration of their operation in excursion service. After reconditioning, the E8s will be painted in the Saratoga and North Creek D&H-inspired paint scheme. They are expected to start regular operation in mid-2012.
Don't Miss the Train if you Plan to Donate to the Library
CNYNRHS President Al Kallfelz announced the “last call” for donations to our library's “Buy a Brick” campaign will be May 1. Certificates will be issued to donors, as well as names being placed on a plaque to be placed in the new facility.
Shoppingtown Model Train Holiday Hours
The CNY Chapter's 'O' and 'HO' modular model railroads are open at our Shoppingtown location next to the Sears entrance on Thursday 6-9:30 PM; Saturday 12 Noon-5 PM;
Sunday 12 Noon-5 PM