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History of 1800's Railway Brass Bands
The tradition of brass bands is also linked to our railroad heritage. Many of the brass bands were the first to greet the train as it arrived with visiting dignitaries. There were also many railway company bands. Antique brass instruments have been discovered with bell engravings that herald the ownership of a particular railway. One example of these is a cornet with the Erie Railroad name inscribed on the bell.
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Illinois Central Historical Society
The Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of historical and educational information about the Illinois Central Railroad, and the many predecessor railroads that have been part of the Illinois Central System. The Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society, Inc. is an educational non-profit organization chartered by the State of Illinois.
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Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc
Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc. traces its beginnings to
1934, when our founders sponsored what TRAINS Magazine has
called the world's first "railfan trip" on the now abandoned Hoosac
Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad. Since then, we have sponsored
hundreds of railfan excursions, many of them over "freight only"
tracks. Whether your interest in railroading centers on rail
travel, photography, history, models or just a love of
trains, Mass Bay RRE may be for you!
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MilWest Historical Society
MilWest is an organization of rail historians and modelers, established in 1987 as nonprofit corporation, with a common interest in The Milwaukee Road's former "Lines West" and associated lines. This includes all former Milwaukee Road operations, rolling stock, structures, and employees west from Mobridge, South Dakota. The time period of interest is between the beginning of the railroad's Puget Sound extension (authorized in late 1905) to the "embargo"/sale of the remaining lines in 1980 to 1985.
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Monon Railroad Historical Technical Society
The objective of the Monon Railroad Historical/Technical Society, Inc. is to collect, preserve and disseminate to its members historical, technical information and vestige on the Monon Railroad, its predecessor lines and the Monon Subdivision of CSX Transportation.
The Monon Railroad Historical/Technical society is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Indiana in 1975. All memberships are for the calendar year and include a subscription to the Society's publication, The Hoosier Line.
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Mt. Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society
The Mt. Beacon Incline Railway once climbed 1,500 feet sharply up historic Mt. Beacon, and thrilled its passengers to spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley in the Hudson Highlands (where many of the great Hudson River artists were inspired). Located in Beacon New York, 60 miles north of New York City, it delighted thousands of people for over seventy five years until it was tragically destroyed by fire in 1983.
Entering into our fifth year of operation, the Incline Society is comprised of volunteers working to restore the railway. We are registered with the New York State Department of Education as a not-for-profit Historical Society
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New Jersey Midland Railroad Historical Society
The New Jersey Midland Railroad Historical Society, Inc. is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the railroads that have operated in New Jersey, with special emphasis on the New Jersey Midland; its successor New York, Susquehanna & Western; and other lines connected or affiliated including Lehigh & Hudson River; Lehigh & New England; Middletown & New Jersey; New York & Greenwood Lake; and Wharton & Northern.
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New York Central System Historical Society
The official New York Central System Historical Society web site. The society was organized in March 1970 by the combined efforts of several people who were former employees of the New York Central System. The Society is chartered as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the state of Ohio. Our purpose is to preserve for posterity information and artifacts relating to the history of the New York Central System and its predecessor and subsidiary roads, and to make this material available to our members and other interested parties. We publish the Central Headlight which is available on a quarterly basis, with each isuue containing a feature article of historical significance. Our collection of locomotive and car drawings is second to none. Prints of these drawings are much sought after by the serious modeler, and are available at a nominal cost. We have an extensive photograph collection, and copy photos of the passenger car section are now available. Through membership in the Society one can assist in the preservation of the history of the New York Central, and at the same time receive each issue of the Central Headlight and have access to our wealth of historical material. Regular, contributing, and sustaining memberships are offered.
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