B&MRRHS Meets at Nashua Valley Railroad Association
Boston and Maine doodlebug and trailer cross a typical Fitchburg Division deck truss bridge on the Nashua Valley Railroad Association layout in Shirley, Mass. Sept. 17, 2016. Mal Sockol photo.
Shirley, Mass., September 17, 2016 -- The Society’s 2016-2017 meeting program kicked off today with a visit to the Nashua Valley Railroad Association’s HO layout at Shirley, Mass. Over 20 B&MRRHS members enjoyed socializing with NVRRA members who explained the history of the layout and its evolution from simple beginnings. It is intended to represent the B&M’s Fitchburg Division from Boston to Rotterdam Junction. The layout fills a space of about 1200 square feet. Its ample dimensions permits the running of long trains, one of which contained some sixty cars. The layout is in various stages of construction, from recently completed benchwork to highly detailed sections. The railroad holds operating sessions on the third Saturday of the month. Contact information to confirm hours is available at nvrra.com.
As always there are many scheduled events as the fall season gets underway. Consult our Calendar page for more information.
