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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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2011 Memberships
Just a reminder that 2011 memberships are about to expire! 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!

AC&YHS helps Model Railroader Magazine
The AC&YHS supplies technical information and photo to the July 2011 feature Information Desk. Model Railroader is the world's largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. They feature beginner and advanced help on all model railroading
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AC&YHS Presidents Latest Blog Posts

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. Even 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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