Nwhs.org
Title
Norfolk & Western Historical Society
Description
The goal of the Norfolk and Western Historical Society, Inc. is the preservation of the history of the Norfolk and Western and Virginian railroads. Operating as a non-profit organization, it is covered by the 501C provisions of the Internal Revenue Service codes. It is not affiliated with, sponsored, or supported by the Norfolk and Western Railway or Norfolk Southern Corporation.
The Society was organized in 1984 by Rick Stone and a small group of interested individuals with the mission to provide a structured way by which to capture and share the history of the Norfolk and Western and Virginian Railways. Stone served as President and Editor of the bi-monthly Society newsletter. Early efforts of the group focused on the publication of the mimeographed newsletter and an annual membership convention. The conventions were held in cities on the original N&W mainline. Convention programs included a modeling contest, modeling clinics and tours of railroad facilities in the area when possible. By 1990, membership had grown to approximately 500 members. Starting in 1985, the Society began a calendar publication program. This marked the first step in the development of a sales program which has grown and flourished in recent years.
With the 1990 elections, Jim Gillum assumed the leadership responsibilities as Society's President. Editorship of the newsletter was assumed by Jim Brewer as this function is now separated from that of the President. Beginning with the first issue of 1991, the use of enameled paper was begun; the first of many steps in the continual upgrading of the quality of the publication. Renamed as The Arrow at the start of 1992, the capabilities of today's digital printing place the publication among the finest of its type.
Languages
English
Address
- 2328 Orange Ave. NE
- Roanoke VA 24102 US
Contact
- Norfolk & Western Historical Soc.
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- +1 412 963 8288
Additional Information
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External Links
- Alexa: Nwhs.org
