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The Akron Canton & Youngstown Railroad Historical Society is a group of rail historians, modelers, and railfans who have banded together for the express purpose of sharing a common interest in the AC&Y, and its predecessors.
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2012 Memberships
The 2012 Membership Campaign is underway. The AC&YHS relies greatly on dues as a primary source of revenue for its continued operation. Help support the AC&YHS, by renewing your membership, or becoming a member today! There are many benefits to joining the AC&YHS. annual memberships are still only $20!

2012 Convention Announced
It is being held Saturday, October 13th. Mark your calendars! More details coming soon.

AC&YHS Company Store at Railfest 2012
Don't forget to stop by the Company Store table on Sat & Sun March 17th & 18th for the NMRA Div 5 Railfest 2012 at Lakeland Community College Kirtland Ohio. For more Details...

2011 Model Contest Best of Show Winner
See photos of Ed Kirstatter's Best of Show winner. It is a got to see model!
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AC&YHS Presidents Latest Blog Posts

2012 AC&YHS Membership Campaign
Posted February 5, 2012, 5:51 pm
By Robert Peacock
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Henry Ford The 2011 AC&YHS Membership Campaign is underway. The AC&YHS... Read more...

New Perspective on some old photos and memories
Posted July 22, 2011, 12:19 pm
By Robert Peacock
I came across some old photos from June of 1983. We were chasing NKP 765 as she came through Akron. I wasn't thinking AC&Y at the time nor was I think much about Brittain Yard. Of course the... Read more...

Railroad Historical Societies and Model Railroading
Posted July 22, 2011, 10:36 am
By Robert Peacock
Railroad history is the root of the great model railroad hobby. What has happened to railroads in the past as well as the history that is being made even now inspires and influences what model railroaders do.... Read more...

Economic Contrast
Posted February 1, 2011, 8:18 pm
By Robert Peacock
While researching early AC&Y history, I came across data about the Panic of 1893. At first, I was curious to how that economic meltdown affected the AC&Y’s predecessors, especially the Pittsburgh, Akron & Western Railroad. The... Read more...

AC&Y 304 as seen in October 2010
Posted January 1, 2011, 11:01 pm
By Robert Peacock
Back in October, Melanie and I went to New York City for my day job. On the way back, we made a slight detour and stopped at Steamtown in Scranton Pennsylvania. If you haven't gone there, you should! It is very cool place... Read more...






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