Special Events
Thursday, April 16, 6:30 PM at Pearl Street Station Restaurant, Malden:
Dinner in the Depot:
‘Railroads along the Connecticut River’
Presented by Guest Speaker Philip Johnson
Phil Johnson’s in-person presentation will describe some railroads in Western Massachusetts that ran among the Connecticut River's most populated areas. All of the usual railroads are represented: B&A, B&M, NH, CV, plus eleven branch lines and several short lines, along with a few surprises. Also included will be the Mt. Holyoke Elevating Railway (below) , a funicular that ran up the slope of Mount Holyoke to the mountaintop hotel.
Philip Johnson is a lifelong railfan who has lived in the Connecticut River valley his whole life. His first train ride was Edaville in 1954 with family and friends. Phil has written two books about the almost-forgotten Hampden Railroad and is completing a book on the Ware River Railroad. He has been a long-time member of Mass Bay RRE, the Amherst Railway Society and other railroad history organizations for many years.
Doors open 6:00pm ● Buffet Dinner 6:30pm ● Program starts at 8:00pm
Dinner reservations: Mass Bay RRE Members $35, Non-members $45
Buffet dinner reservations are limited to just 56 guests and are available through our ON-LINE RESERVATION FORM, or by phone at 978-470-2066.
Guests are welcome to attend the program without the buffet dinner at no charge. Advance reservations are recommended to ensure adequate seating!
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM ONLY - NO ZOOM OR LIVE STREAM!