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Marion also has President Warren G. Harding's restored home, which may
be of interest to some.  Not much to do in Marion after sundown,
however, and public transportation does not help getting there.
 
J. Kelling



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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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>"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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