NRHS - Washington, D.C. Chapter (DCNRHS) upcoming events

Grand Opening: Martin O’Rourke Railroad Library (October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Come visit the Bookshop and the Railroad Library. Visit us on the 2^nd floor for light refreshments and cookies and visit the Railroad Library on the 1^st floor. The Kensington B&O Rail Depot is open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Pick up a Kensington Historic Map at the Bookshop for a self-guided tour of Kensington. We look forward to seeing you.

CANCELED-CHICAGO SOJOURN Roundtrip Package (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Take a five-day late fall round trip aboard Dover Harbor on the scenic route of the Cardinal to the Midwest. Dover Harbor heads west from Washington mid-morning on Wednesday, October 28th, arriving in Chicago on Thursday morning. You’ll have nearly three full days to explore the city sights up to Dover Harbor’s departure from Chicago on Saturday, October 31st returning to Washington on Sunday, November 1st.

See trip flier here for more details

Please go to CHICAGO SOJOURN to buy tickets

CANCELED-CHICAGO SOJOURN Eastbound ONE WAY to Chicago (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a late fall ONE-WAY outing aboard Dover Harbor on the scenic route of the Cardinal to the Midwest. Dover Harbor heads west from Washington mid-morning on Wednesday, October 28th arriving in Chicago on Thursday morning, October 29th. Passengers may choose an Overnight Berth for the full run from Washington to Chicago, or a Lounge Seat for the trip from Washington DC to Charlottesville VA.

See trip flier here for more details (PDF)

Please go to CHICAGO SOJOURN to buy tickets.

CANCELED-CHICAGO SOJOURN Westbound ONE WAY to DC (October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a late fall ONE-WAY outing aboard Dover Harbor on the scenic route of the Cardinal into the scenic Blue Ridge and on to the Midwest. Dover Harbor heads west from Washington mid-morning on Wednesday, October 28th arriving in Chicago on Thursday morning, October 29th. Passengers may choose an Overnight Berth for the full run from Washington to Chicago, or a Lounge Seat for the trip from Washington DC to Charlottesville VA.

See trip flier here for more details (PDF)

Please go to CHICAGO SOJOURN to buy tickets.

Chapter Meet-up in Gaithersburg (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Are you planning to attend the 49th Annual Gaithersburg Railroad, Steamship, and Transportation Artifacts Show and Sale in Gaithersburg MD, Sat-Sun October 31-November 1st. If you’re headed to Gaithersburg, get an early start Sunday morning and join DCNHRS chapter members at the Gaithersburg IHOP before the show. This is an informal meet-up; there’s no agenda other than getting together in person, meeting other chapter members, and starting the day with a great breakfast. Hope to see you there! DCNRHS

Chapter Meet-up at IHOP Sunday, November 1st, 2026 @8am

206 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

(located in Gaithersburg Towne Plaza)

TEST Chapter Meet-up in Gaithersburg (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Chapter Meet-up at IHOP Sunday, November 1st, 2026 @8am

206 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

(located in Gaithersburg Towne Plaza)

49th Annual Gaithersburg Railroad, Steamship, and Transportation Artifacts Show and Sale (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join the DCNRHS at the 49th Annual Gaithersburg Train Show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Our Chapter will have a table to chat about the Chapter, our work, the Railroad Library, Dover Harbor, and sell some books.

Come by and say hello as you wander around viewing over 400 Tables of Railroadiana & Transportation items for sale ! RR China, Silver, Lanterns, Keys & Locks, Model Trains & Collectibles.

And if you are coming, consider meeting up at 8 am at the IHOP in Gaithersburg, 206 N. Frederick Ave. [Gaithersburg Towne Plaza].

NOTE: Admission to the show has historically been granted the day before while the vendors set up. Please visit the GSERR site for more information.

For more information see Golden Spike Enterprises

Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Google Maps

DINNER ON THE DOVER, first seating (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Dinner on the Dover! features a railroad heritage inspired three-course meal, accompanied by libation of your choice, served at table in the comfortable elegance aboard DOVER HARBOR at Union Station in Washington DC.

See flier here for here details (PDF)

Please go to DINNER ON THE DOVER! to buy tickets.

DINNER ON THE DOVER, second seating (November 05, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

See flier here for more details (PDF)

Please go to DINNER ON THE DOVER! to buy tickets.

BLUE RIDGE RAMBLER (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Take a day trip aboard Pullman Dover Harbor from Washington DC, Alexandria and Manassas through the scenic Blue Ridge foothills to Roanoke VA. After a three-and-a-half-hour visit, enough time to take in some of the City’s downtown sights, travel back to your starting point over this scenic route. Brunch is served in the morning and a delicious supper on the return trip in the evening.

See trip flier here for more details (PDF)

Please go to BLUE RIDGE RAMBLER to buy tickets.

TIDEWATER TRAVELER (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Enjoy our very popular day trip aboard Pullman Dover Harbor over the Potomac’s scenic tributaries and through Virginia’s historic cities to Williamsburg and Newport News, Virginia! With breakfast and dinner served enroute, this is a chance to indulge in luxury private car travel on a lovely one-day outing!

See trip flier here for full details (PDF)

Please go to TIDEWATER TRAVELER to buy tickets.