A Piece of Washington, D.C. Rail History
This is an image of an bond from the Washington Terminal Co. The Washington Terminal
James Lilly
09/28/2024
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All Aboard!
Departures...
| Date | Destination | Title | Description | Details | Reserve Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/25 08:15 AM | Roanoke, Virginia | Blue Ridge Rambler - Sold Out! | Enjoy first-class Parlor service aboard DOVER HARBOR on a one-day round-trip adventure from Washington, D.C. to Roanoke, Virginia. Meals and drinks served en-route. Enjoy a scenic ride through the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a three-hour layover at our destination. T | For complete details see our flyer. | Sold Out! |
| 06/02/25 | Union Station, Washington, D.C. | Dinner on the Dover | Enjoy dinner, drinks, and dessert aboard DOVER HARBOR at Washington, Union Station aboard our 1923 Pullman DOVER HARBOR. There are two seatings to choose from, 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. | For complete details see our flyer. | Reserve your space on-line here. |
| 06/06/25 | New York City | Manhattan Getaway | Enjoy first-class Parlor service aboard DOVER HARBOR on a weekend round-trip adventure from Washington, D.C. to the Big Apple. Meals and drinks served en-route. Enjoy the views from the lounge as our train speeds up the Northeast Corridor through urban and suburban landscapes along the former Pennsylvania Railroad. | For complete details see our flyer. | Reserve your space on-line here. |
| 04/22/25 07:30 PM | On-line Public Program | History and People of the DOVER HARBOR | Join us as Jim Lilly talks about Dover Harbor and the people and images behind our 40+ year operation of our centennial Pullman. Jim, currently Chief Mechanical Officer of DCNRHS, has been extensively involved with the car’s operation since 1990. | Free and open to the public zoom program. | Reserve your space on-line here. |
| 04/01/25 12:00 AM | More trip and/or event announcements coming soon. | Stay tuned |
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Ivy City Historic Photo ~ 1972
From the DCNRHS Collection a view of Ivy City circa 1972.
James Lilly
07/31/2024
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Summer and Fall Trip Line-up
Our summer and fall trip line-up, including several public trip aboard our Pullman DOVER HARBOR,
James Lilly
06/26/2024
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Safety Rule of the Month
April 2025
Rule 4008. They (employees) must avoid standing or walking on the tracks except in the performance of duty; face the current of
traffic where possible, looking out for trains in each direction, as trains may move on any track in either direction without notice.
New York Central System, Safety Rules, Effective March 1, 1943
Historic 1923 Pullman on the mainlines of America at Mableton, Georgia
Travel a Legend: Pullman Dover Harbor
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DCNRHS 2025 Dover Harbor Calendar
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