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CANADIAN RAILROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 1006 — Station “‘A’”’ — Vancouver, B.C.

 

Fall 1373

The Pacific Coast Pranch,of the Canadian Rallroad Historical Assoctation, Is a
group of Individuals I!ving In the greater Vancouver area who are Interested in rall-
ways, both past and present. After all, the 'present' soon becomes the past. The
Cranch and the Assoclation are voluntary groups working without any paid officials.

We have much enthusiasm, some knowledge, and little money. In the winter
months there are reqular monthly meetings and in the summer field trips and visits.

The meetings this Fall will be held at the Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Street
Vancouver, (close to the Centennial ‘iuseum at entrance to False Creek) on the
following dates, starting at 3.09 p.m.:-

Thursday, 13th September 1973
Mednesday, 3rd October 1973
Thursday, 8th November 1973.

A dinner and social evening will be held on Friday, 7th December, at the Keg 'N
aiceye® Restaurant, New estminster, which Is located appropriately In the C.P.R.
epot.
Non-members are welcome and are encouraged to become Branch Members. Annual
dues for Branch Membership are $3.00 (Jan. to Dec.). A Branch Member must also be
a national member of C.R.H.A. at annual dues of $2.00 (Jan. to Dec.). The principal
advantage of national membership is the monthly receipt of ''Canadian Rail'', a glossy
printed magazine of some 30 pages per issue. re
op pave own Branch publications, avallable to non-members, arc listed on the attached
eet.

What is C.R.H. A. ?

The Canadian Railroad Historical Association was formed in 1932
in Montreal and incorporated in 1941. In 1961 it created what is now the
largest railway museum in Canada - in Montreal: this museum presently
holds 33 steam locomotives, 34 street cars. 20 passreight cars, historic
railway buildings, and archives.

There are C.R.H.A. Branches in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary.
and Vancouver. The Pacific Coast Branch was formed in 1970; its object
is to provide a focal point for anyone interested in the railway history of
British Columbia. ‘

If you are interested in joining C.R.H.A., please write to the Pac-
ific Coast Branch at the address above, or to national headquarters at
Box 22, Station B, Montreal 110, Quebec.

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