Amherst Railway Society

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We are a community…

of railroad and model railroad enthusiasts

we believe that enthusiasm for railroads and model railroads makes a positive difference in people’s lives:

  • it builds community
  • it excites learning
  • it unleashes creativity
  • it teaches important technical skills
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If you like railroads...

the Amherst Railway Society gives you a place to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and simply do what you like doing best.
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ABEL @ Six Flags New England

The Amherst Belt Lines is setting up a modular railroad exhibit at Six Flags New England from mid-May through July. 

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Work days in Palmer

The following work days have been scheduled for the Amherst Building in Palmer. Work on the basement layout, work on the garden railroad, and other chores and activities

Saturday, May 11 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, May 18 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, May 25 – Closed – Memorial Day weekend

Saturday, June 1 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 8 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 15 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 22 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 29 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Granite State Special

May 18, 2024

Round-trip excursion train between Meredith and Lincoln, New Hampshire on the Granite State Scenic Railroad.

Photo run-bys and a museum stop are included. 

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Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet

May 31 & June 1, 2024

Sheraton Springfield Hotel

Springfield, Massachusetts

A Prototype Modelers Meet brings together railroad modelers interested in prototype-inspired or prototype-faithful modeling.

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May Newsletter

  • Large Scale Show recap
  • May Presentation
  • Scale Trains Road Show recap
  • ABEL @ Six Flags
  • Garden RR construction
  • The Palmer Division
  • Prototype Modelers Meet
  • Granite State Special

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2024 Large Scale Show
Kids ON TRACK – July 22 & 23, 2023
2023 Railroad Hobby Show