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Opportunities to learn about and experience railroading past, present, and future abound in DCNRHS. Select an item from the Learn menu above or join us at one of our upcoming programs and seminars listed below.

DCNRHS Programs & Seminars

Short Line and Regional Railroads—How Their History Informs Their Future

CHUCK BAKER 9/18/2026 7:30 PM ET Join us for a free Zoom program on railroad history as Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line & Regional RR Association talks about “Short Line and Regional Railroads—How Their History Informs Their Future.” Annually, short line railroads handle one in five cars moving

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Learn all about DC Rail History

DCNRHS Programs & Seminars

Short Line and Regional Railroads—How Their History Informs Their Future

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