Here we feature an archive of newsletters, articles, essays, and railroadiana collections prepared by members of our chapter, highlighting various aspects of the railfan hobby and railroad history.  Particular emphasis is given to the Central Virginia and Lynchburg regions. 
 

Newsletters  Download recent editions of our monthly newsletter, the Blue Ridge Dispatcher.
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Historical

• 50th Anniversary Chapter Shapshots

• Monochrome Steam (1955-1975) - Ralph Hawkins collection 

• Historic Lynchburg Railroad Postcards - Kurt Reisweber collection 

• Inauguration of New Amtrak Virginia Service - Gordon Watkins collection

• Vintage Photos of Lynchburg - Bob Hughes (VES class of 1947) collection (G.Harper)

Articles

• Thrill of a Lifetime - by Bob Ciminel

• Brakeman's Weather - by Bob Ciminel

• Notes from Slightly South of North Georgia - by Bob Ciminel

• Hank, I Can't Hear that Lonesome Whistle Blow - by Bob Ciminel

• The Boy's Toys - by Bob Ciminel

• Fond Memories - My First Real Attempt at a Railroad Career - by Robin R. Shavers

• Are We Part of the Problem? - by Robin R. Shavers

• Slow and Steady Wins the Race - by Ralph W. Hawkins

• Unlimited and Untapped - by Ralph W. Hawkins

• Meteor Shower - by Ralph W. Hawkins

Snapshots