Welcome Aboard!! Whether your interest in railroading centers on rail travel, photography, history, models or just a love of trains,
Mass Bay RRE may be for you!

Mass Bay RRE is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational corporation, organized for the promotion of public interest and understanding of railroads. In The Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc., you will find amateur and professional railroaders alike who share your enthusiasm for the rails, and are quite willing to share their experiences with you.

Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc. traces its beginnings to 1934, when our founders sponsored what has been called the world's first "railfan trip" on the now-abandoned Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad. Since then, we have sponsored hundreds of railfan excursions, many of them over "freight only" tracks. Our trips have covered almost every past or present New England rail route.

Today, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of that "first fantrip", Mass Bay RRE continues to organize specially-chartered excursion trains throughout New England.

UPCOMING TRAIN EXCURSIONS: See EXCURSIONS PAGE for details.

 
Saturday, January 2, 2010: Our third annual 'STEAM IN THE SNOW' photo special on the Conway Scenic Railroad, featuring 0-6-0 steam locomotive 7470. Coach seats still available - Also see weather advisory on trip page.  Excursions Page .

THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM MEETINGS: See MEETINGS PAGE for schedule & details.

Programs including railroad industry experts, tour experiences, railroad technology, classic rail-related films, and much more! (NOTE: MBRRE's Program Meeting locations and dates may vary. Most meetings are held at the Union Church in Waban, Newton, MA, starting at 8:00 PM. Please read all announcements carefully.)

Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:00 PM: Speaker: Seashore Trolley Museum Shop Foreman Don Curry.

FIRST TUESDAY SOCIAL MEETINGS: See MEETINGS PAGE for schedule.

 
Newsletter Mailing; Informal Member Slide or Video Programs; Board Meetings. Held at the Congregational Church, Newton Highlands, MA at 7:00 PM.

TOURS: See EXCURSIONS PAGE for details.

 
Granite Railway Quarry-to-Wharf Tours. Our 3-1/2 hour guided tours explore the history and surviving remnants of the Granite Railway - the first chartered U.S. commercial railroad (1826) - in West Quincy and East Milton, MA. Tours will resume in the Spring of 2010. Advance reservations required - contact Tour Leader Vic Campbell at 617-822-4046.  

SPECIAL EVENTS: See EXCURSIONS PAGE for details.

NON-MASSBAYRRE ACTIVITIES: See TIMETABLES PAGE.

 
Tourist railroad schedules, railroad-related museum hours, and special events such as excursions and shows. These announcements also appear in our monthly newsletter, the Callboy. (Use browser "Back" button to return.)

Membership:
 
How to Join Mass Bay RRE; Printable Application Form.

Contact Us:
 
Send an E-Mail to Mass Bay RRE.

Other Divisions:
 
All existing chapters of Railroad Enthusiasts. For local RRE membership information, contact one of these Divisions near you.

Rail Links:
 
Links to operating railroads, railfan organizations, railroad museums, preservation groups, points of interest, and more.

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Mass Bay RRE Excursion DVDs are now available. These are an ideal gift for your favorite railfan...or for yourself!
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See Pictures of Recent
Mass Bay RRE Excursions:

Historical Brochures / Route Descriptions

To obtain a list of our "Historical Brochure and Route Description" booklets from past rail excursions that are available for purchase Click Here .

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this list. To get a free copy of Acrobat Reader, click here: www.adobe.com .

The H. Albert Webb Memorial Railroad Preservation Award

Mass Bay RRE member Leigh Webb created the H. Albert Webb Memorial Award in 2000 to recognize his father's love for New England railroading. Mass Bay RRE acts as Mr. Webb's agent in soliciting applications for the award, reviewing the completed applications, and administering the grants as they are used.

The 2009 H. Albert Webb Memorial Railroad Preservation Award was presented to the Boston Street Railway Association to fund portions of the restoration of Boston Elevated Railway #5706, a Type 5 streetcar.

The application period for the 2010 Award is now closed.  The Award Committee is currently reviewing applications and will make an announcement in early 2010.

 
Complete description of the Award.