New Hope Valley Railway & NC Railroad Museum

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Join the East Carolina Chapter,
National Railway Historical Society, Inc.

The East Carolina Chapter, NRHS consists of a group of dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. All operations are conducted by these member volunteers, giving their time and effort in a skilled and professional manner. We eagerly welcome new members of all types.

You too can be a part of the organization you see on these pages! Becoming a member of the East Carolina Chapter, NRHS is easy, and will put you on a track to lot of fun as well. All you need is a membership application, and getting one is simple. Just follow one of the three methods below:

Send us an email to info@nhvry.org and include your full name and mailing address in the message.
Call the Yard Office at (919)362-5416, and speak to the dispatcher on duty, or leave your full name and mailing address in our voice mail.
Stop in the Gift Shop or Yard Office at the Bonsal Depot on a Public Ride Day or just about any other Saturday or Sunday all year round.

Dues are $51.00 per year, and you can add a family member for an additional $6.00 per year.
Members enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Subscription to the Tarheel Telegrapher, our monthly publication
• Full membership in the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS)
• The privilege to qualify as part of the train crew on the New Hope Valley Railway
• Membership in the Chapter email listserver for Chapter and general railroad information
• Invitations to special events at Bonsal not open to the public
• Invitation to the Chapter Annual Dinner each January
• Regular Quarterly Membership Meetings

Work sessions are held at Bonsal every Saturday (and most Sundays) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM all year round. There is always plenty of work and fun to go around. There is a place for you with us, whatever your special skill may be, and if you want to learn new skills, we can handle that as well.

It takes all kinds of people to run a successful railroad and museum, and nowhere is that more evident than when one examines what kind of people we have as members. Our volunteers include electricians, mechanical engineers, veterinarians, computer programmers, heavy equipment mechanics, railroad employees, retired executives, nurses, scientists etc. We are a diverse group of individuals, sharing a common interest preserving the history and heritage of railroads. We believe our volunteer efforts at the museum are making a valuable contribution to our community and especially our children. Seeing the delight on the faces of our visitors, young and old, confirms we do makes a difference. Join us, and be a part of that!

Contributions

All funding for the Chapter, the North Carolina Railroad Museum, and the New Hope Valley Railway comes from ticket sales and donations. Many members, private individuals, and companies have donated materials, money, and time to further our work. Contributions are always needed, and will be greatly appreciated. Tax-deductible contributions should be mailed to:

East Carolina Chapter, NRHS
Post Office Box 40
New Hill, North Carolina 27562-0040

The East Carolina Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
is incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina as non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.