The Western Maryland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will hold its annual election of officers and directors during the business meeting on Wednesday, November 20, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held on the second floor of Allegany Museum at the corner of Pershing and South Mechanic streets. Parking is available near the south entrance of the museum building, where it is handicap accessible.
Among the items of business to be transacted are year-end reports from various committees and the approval of applicants for membership. A review will be made of the first year of operation for the Cumberland Railroad Museum located at 17 Howard Street among the shops at Canal Place. Plans for next year will be discussed and monthly meeting dates will be selected. Seven officers and five directors will be elected to serve throughout 2020. The meeting is open to the public and membership applications will be available.
The Western Maryland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1977 to promote the appreciation of railroad transportation and its heritage. Members are especially interested in the history of railroads and rail transit lines that have existed in Western Maryland and nearby parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They meet on the third Wednesday of each month and receive a monthly newsletter containing information about chapter activities, current railroad news and local railroad history. Anyone who is interested in railroads is invited to join. For more information, visit the website (wmnrhs.org).
Western Maryland Chapter National Railway Historical Society 