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I think Marion has wonderful potential.  Norfolk Southern and CSX are both still very active in town, and not just with mainline running.  I believe CSX still uses a caboose on it's locals in the area.  Marion Union Station and AC Tower are preserved at the diamonds where the CSX and NS double track mains cross another CSX (former Conrail) line.  The tower and station are home to a model railroad club and small museum, and also make a great spot for railfanning.  There are several industries still active in Marion, I believe DuPont is among them, which means the potential for both railfanning and possible tours.  The old PRR coaling tower at Harvey still stands just north of town.

Between Marion and Cincinnati, I'd choose Marion.  Most of the railroad action is concentrated around the station and diamonds, and it won't be as congested as a large city.  It is also an excellent opportunity to have a convention in a post 1964 N&W town.

Marty Flick

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  The PRR society had its 2004 convention in the Cincy area, with its banquet in the rotunda of Cincinnati Union Terminal (very impressive).  "A" Tower above the terminal is in the hands of the local NRHS chapter, which has restored it to its working appearance, and is eager to show it off to visitors.  An extensive railroad library is also there, and a great view of the valley railroad yards is possible.  Former SR Ludlow yard, on the Kentucky side of the Ohio river, has a museum of old railroad equipment.
  In other words, I think Cincy would not disappoint.

  J. Kelling
  Greenbelt, MD 

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  Having ridden the N&W to Cincinnati in 1965, I think it's worthy of 
  consideration. The Union station is much diminished but still 
  impressive.

  Jeff
  Two Blocks from the N&W Valley Line


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  Next year's NWHS convention will be held in Ohio, but the exact
  location has not been determined. Marion is currently being 
  investigated.

  We are interested in receiving suggestions for tours and activities
  in the area.


  We already have two very experienced volunteers who have agreed to
  chair next year's convention.

  Any Ohio members who are interested in helping plan next year's
  Convention, please contact me at <davis at nwhs.org>


  The 2009 Convention is scheduled for Roanoke, VA to celebrate our 25th 
  year.


  Ron Davis


  At 05:58 AM 6/18/2007, you wrote:

  >I assume next years convention will be in Columbus based on the
  >Robinette's statement?  Many thanks.

  >

  >Regards,

  >

  >Todd Arnett

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  >Date: 2007/06/17 Sun PM 04:35:02 EST

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  >Subject: Convention

  >

  >"Again another well planned convetion and hope to see everyone next
  >year up in Ohio"

  >Nathan and David Robinette

  >Pomeroy,Ohio

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