December Newsletter

photo: Phil Johnson - North Conway, New Hampshire

Happy Holidays

The Amherst Railway Society wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and a prosperous 2024.

In This Issue

December at Amherst - John Sacerdote

December Calendar

Holiday Celebration

Amherst Kicks Off The Holidays

RHS Advertising Opportunities

RHS Clinics

2024 Amherst Railway Society Calendar

Surplus Equipment Sale - December 9

Holiday Lights - courtesy of METRA

Railroad Hobby Show - January 27 & 28, 2024

December at Amherst

John Sacerdote, President

860-243-0811

president@amherstrail.org

This Month

December 2 - ABEL @ Marlboro

December 3 - ABEL @ Marlboro

December 9 - Surplus Equipment Sale

December 13 - Work Session - Better Living Center - Eastern States Exposition

December 13 - Holiday Celebration

December 14 - Work Session - Better Living Center - Eastern States Exposition

December 16 - Work Day

December 20 - Board of Directors

Full Calendar

Holiday Celebration - Rails In The Snow

Rails In The Snow

On Wednesday, December 13, the Amherst Railway Society will host our annual Holiday Celebration with plenty of holiday treats, a Christmas tree, and a special seasonal presentation - Rails In The Snow.

Bring you rail-related, snow photos in any format. You will have time to present and describe them.

Amherst's Holiday Celebration is open to the public.

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Amherst Kicks Off The Holidays

The Amherst Railway Society recently helped start Holiday celebrations at tree lighting ceremonies in Palmer, Massachusetts and at Springfield Union Station.

Amherst President, John Sacerdote, with Springfield Union Station Commercial Property Manager, Nicole Sweeney, and the Amherst-donated Lionel train set.

The Amherst display at the tree-lighting ceremony in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Railroad Hobby Show - Advertising Opportunities

The show audience for the 2024 Railroad Hobby Show will likely be between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors. Advertising can be placed in the show booklet and the large display monitors located in all four buildings.

Advertising details can be found here.

Railroad Hobby Show - Clinics

One of the key benefits of the Railroad Hobby Show is the educational opportunities that are available Thursday and Friday prior to the Railroad Hobby Show.

The list of 2024 Pre-show Clinics is available here, along with descriptions of the presenters.

You can also register for clinics on-line.

2024 Amherst Railway Society Calendar

The 2024 Amherst Railway Society calendar is here. The 2024 edition features a variety of railroad and model railroad photos by Amherst members.

The calendar will be available at the Holiday Celebration on December 13 and the Railroad Hobby Show in January. It can also be purchased online here.

Surplus Equipment Sale - December 9

On Saturday, December 9, the Amherst Railway Society will once again be hosting a Surplus Equipment Sale at the Amherst Building in Palmer, Massachusetts.

This is a one-day only event that runs from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Just in time for the holidays - if you are looking for a great gift for the railroad hobbyist in your family, this is the place to be. Oh, and the prices are great, too.

Holiday Lights - courtesy of Chicago's METRA Rail System

2024 Railroad Hobby Show

January 27 & 28, 2024

WOW - the list of exhibitors for the 2024 Railroad Hobby Show is now up to 450!

The Railroad Hobby Show is America's largest railroad-themed trade show.

Advance ticket sales for the 2024 Railroad Hobby Show are available here.

Bachman Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society

Scale Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society

Spring Creek Model Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society

Trainz.com is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society

The Eight & Sand newsletter is a regular publication of the Amherst Railway Society. To submit information for publication, contact Gregory Maas at: webmaster@amherstrail.org.

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