Upcoming ARHS Events

Membership meetings and shows

Members are encouraged to contact Olev Taremae or an ARHS Board Member to present their programs or contacts of people who can present programs related to Anthracite Railroads, e.g., slides, films, videos, DVD’s, or digital programs, or visits to model railroads, as programs are continually needed.

To join any of our virtual membership meetings, please ensure that you have Zoom installed. If you have never been part of a Zoom meeting or webinar, you should download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" app ahead of time.

Ironton Rail Trail Bike Ride
October 4, 2024
//
TBD
-
TBD
Coplay, PA
//
Parking lot on north 2nd street (near the community pool)

This ride has been rescheduled to be part of the ARHS / ELHS Cement Region Symposium.

The trail is about 9 miles long.  We will be stopping along the way to check out various artifacts.  The trail is open to E-bikes and E-scooters for those who want to used one. Bring a camera and your copy of FD&S, #27-1 as reference. As always, it's a free event, open to all ARHS & ELHS members, Cement Region Symposium attendees, friends, and family. Helmets are required.

Interested parties should contact Steve Olear at: gronku2@yahoo.com.

ELRRHS/ARHS Cement Region Symposium
October 5, 2024
//
October 6, 2024
-
NOVA EMS Auxiliary Hall
//
2375 Levans Road, Coplay, PA
October 9, 2024 - Membership Meeting: James Hertzog
October 9, 2024
//
7:30 PM
-
9:30 PM Eastern Time
Hybrid meeting
//
See description

Modeling the Reading's Shamokin Division in HO scale

Let's explore the fascinating 40mile section of the Reading Railroad between Tamaqua and Shamokin, PA and how and why I chose to model it during the steam to diesel transition era of the1950's.  Emphasis will be on coal mining, helper service, and operation.

Participate either via Zoom or physically at the Quakertown Train Station

Click here to access this webinar on Zoom >

PLEASE sign-in on Zoom using your real name, to help us distinguish attendance by members from non-members. Thank you!!!

Quakertown Train Station, 15 Front Street, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

November 13, 2024 - Membership Meeting: Jeremy Plant
November 13, 2024
//
7:30 PM
-
9:30 PM Eastern Time
Hybrid meeting
//
See description

Lehigh Valley RR power on trains NE 84 and 87 on Delaware & Hudson tracks

Participate either via Zoom or physically at the Quakertown Train Station

Click here to access this webinar on Zoom >

PLEASE sign-in on Zoom using your real name, to help us distinguish attendance by members from non-members. Thank you!!!

Quakertown Train Station, 15 Front Street, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

December 11, 2024 - Membership Meeting: TENTATIVE Dale Woodland
December 11, 2024
//
7:30PM
-
9:30PM Eastern Time
Hybrid meeting
//
See Description

TENTATIVE "Pursuing the Reading: One Man's Obsession"

TENTATIVE The program traces Dale's strong interest in the Reading Company from 1950 to the present.

Participate either via Zoom or physically at the Quakertown Train Station

Click here to access this webinar on Zoom >

PLEASE sign-in on Zoom using your real name, to help us distinguish attendance by members from non-members. Thank you!!!

Quakertown Train Station, 15 Front Street, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

March 12, 2025 - Membership Meeting: Richard Taylor
March 12, 2025
//
7:30 PM
-
9:30 PM Eastern Time
Hybrid meeting
//
See description

Lehigh & Hudson River - Richard will present mostly his photography starting from June 1960 beginning in Allentown and ending in Maybrook. Additionally he will use some B&W photos from his collection from other photographer to cover the steam era.

Participate either via Zoom or physically at the Quakertown Train Station

Click here to access this webinar on Zoom >

PLEASE sign-in on Zoom using your real name, to help us distinguish attendance by members from non-members. Thank you!!!

Quakertown Train Station, 15 Front Street, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania