As we get closer to Convention, keep an eye on this page. As we find events, places, and other information that may be of interest to railfans (and their families) coming to convention, we will add them to this page.
Events
The following events occuring around the same time of the 2008 Convention may be of interest to railfans attending the Convention:
- Rail Trail Walk - Discover the Millville Lock with a National Park Service Volunteer from the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor this Sunday, August 3, 2008. Hike along the old New York and New England "Air Line" rail trail to visit the best-preserved lock along the Blackstone Canal. Along the way, you will learn a little about the history of Millville and the role of the canal and railroad here. Then continue to the Triad Bridge (P&W, NH, SNE) overlooking the Blackstone River, where you will hear about the Southern New England Railroad the rail line that sank with the Titanic. This free tour begins at 2:00 PM and last about an hour and half. Most of the trail is flat, but please wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water, insect repellent and your camera. Meet at the parking lot across from St. John's Church, Hope St., Millville, MA. For more information about this programs from the Blackstone River Valley NHC, please call 401-762-0440. When: Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Where: Meet at the parking lot across from St. John's Church, corner of Hope St. and Central Streets, Millville, MA. Note: Walk may be canceled in case of rain or high temperatures (mid to high 90s).
- A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine™. Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, Maine the weekends of July 25-27 and August 1-3. An exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas & Friends. The event provides an opportunity for kids to ride on board a train led by Thomas and have their pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of Thomas' Railway.
- Steam Locomotive running on August 9, 2008 at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum
- Annual Picnic on August 9-10 at the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum. Picnic Lunch from 11-2. Trains run on normal schedule, but there are often extras...
- GRANITE RAILWAY Quarry-to-Wharf Tours: Explore and learn about the first chartered commercial railroad in our nation, right here in West Quincy and East Milton, MA. Our 3-1/2 hour guided tours explore the history and surviving remnants of the Granite Railway. 2008 Tour Schedule
- Danbury Railway Day is August 9, 2008 at the Danbury Railway Museum
- A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine™. Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston, CT is hosting on the weekends of August 1-3 and August 8-10.
Links
- Amtrak Downeaster
- Railfan Sites in Massachusetts (Palmer & Pittsfield)
- MBTA Railfan Guide (Boston)
- Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society
- Railroad Stations in Massachusetts
- Railroad Stations in New Hampshire
- Scott's Railroad Archeology Page
- Providence and Worcester Railroad Company
- Northern New England Railfan Site
- Northern New England Railroads Clinic
- New Hampshire Railroad Revitalization Association
- Claremont Concord Railroad
- Nashua City Station Railroad History
- Billerica & Bedford Railroad
- Bedford Depot Park
- Cape Cod Rails
- Cape Cod Rails Railfan Site
- Massachusetts Railroads
- New England Trains & Railroading
- Unofficial Boston & Maine Railroad Page
- New England Transportation Site
- New England Depot
- Connecticut Railfan
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