Washington Terminal History with Mark Shaw
We have been blessed to receive some audio files from Mark Shaw recounting the history
James Lilly
07/13/2025
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All Aboard!
Departures...
| Date | Destination | Title | Description | Details | Reserve Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/26 9:15AM | Dulles (Sterling), VA | Washington Metro Shop Tour (Dulles Rail Facility) | One and a half hour, behind the scenes walking tour of Metro’s newest shop facility on the Silver Line. | See trip flier here for full details. | SOLD OUT! Sign up for waiting list here. |
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Summer and Fall Trips and Events Being Announced
We are pleased to announce that over the next few weeks we will be announcing
James Lilly
07/01/2025
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JOHN H. EMERY RAIL HERITAGE TRUST GRANT
AWARDED TO DCNRHS FOR DOVER HARBOR DINING IN PULLMAN COMFORT PROJECT Washington, DC: DCNRHS is
Robert Didden
04/15/2025
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Safety Rule of the Month
June 2026
Rule 98. Trains must approach the end of double track, junctions, interlocked railway crossings at grade, and interlocked drawbridges, prepared to stop, unless the switches and signals are right, and the track is clear.
At railway crossings at grade and drawbridges, not interlocked, trains must stop and not proceed until the proper signal has been given.
Grand Trunk Railway System, Operating Rules and General Regulations, effective June 18, 1911
Historic 1923 Pullman on the mainlines of America at Mableton, Georgia
Travel a Legend: Pullman Dover Harbor
Historic Rail Photos
The Washington Terminal Project
Railroad Library
The Martin F. O'Rourke Memorial Railroad Library
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DCNRHS 2026 Dover Harbor Calendar
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