New York Central System Historical Society, Inc.


NYCSHS

About the NYCSHS

NYCSHS Store

Latest News from the Society

NYCSHS Membership

About the New York Central Railroad

NYCSHS Central Headlight

NYCSHS Books

2013 Calendar

Annual Convention

For the Modeler

New York Central Colors

NYCSHS Photo Collection

Related Links

NYCSHS Contact Info

Find us on Facebook


Join the New York Central System Historical Society

For as little as $39.00 a year, you can join the New York Central System Historical Society and gain entry to a world of information about one of America's largest and diverse railroad transportation systems!

Pay with PayPal!Your membership gets you four issues of the popularly acclaimed Central Headlight, the official publication of the NYCSHS. Each issue contains a wealth of information each quarter. From steam to diesel (and electric), from freight to passenger, from branch line to mainline, and from the early days of Vanderbilt to the waning months of Young and Perlman, the Central Headlight covers it all. Our Annual Meetings are also an event not to be missed, focusing on the preservation of New York Central railroad history with informative speakers, presentations and tours. The Society also has many NYC reference books and drawings available for purchase. Membership is open to all, so don't delay!

NYCSHS New Online Store!

2013 Calendar Now Available!

NYCSHS Current Activities

May 16th, 2013


--> -->

-->
The NYCSHS’ Busy Month

2013 Convention Over
 
2014 Convention Planned for Cleveland

NYCSHS Boxcars Models Almost Sold Out

NYCS 19000 Caboose Introduced

1stIn Series of Valuation Map DVD’s Introduced

Above the Hickory Creek DVD Offered for Sale

Sights and Sounds of the NYCSHS 2013 Convention DVD Offered

CFA/B-6/9 TrueLine Trains HO-Scale C-Liners Offered But Now No Longer Available (Watch for future info on this website)

75thAnniversary of the First Run of the 1938 20th Century Limited T-Shirt Offered at Convention

Wooden NYCS and NYCSHS Plaques Offered at Convention

2ndQuarter 2013 Central Headlight  Published
 

2014 NYCSHS Convention

At this time you can make reservations at the hotel but we aren't ready for reservations for the Convention itself.  Watch for details coming on this website and in a MailChimp email soon.

 

NYCSHS Pacemaker Boxcars


Almost Sold Out -  Will never be offered again!

MSRP: $24.95 NYCSHS Price: $22.95 each or both for $42.00 plus domestic shipping $5.00 on first car & $2.50 each additional car. Non-US buyers contact us for shipping costs. Members who check in to the online store are eligible for this discount on the car. Ohio residents add Ohio 7.75% sales tax on the car(s). Visit our website for details and snatch a couple for your collection. We are producing a very limited number of these cars. To pre-order go to our online store: nycshs.net or contact us by email at NYCBigFour@comcast.net

 

NYC 19000 Caboose Model
Introductory Price No Longer Available
We will be offering these cabooses later at standard pricing with a discount for NYCSHS members. 











  
The SRP for these cabooses is $44.95 and  $35.99 for NYCSHS members.  Shipping is $7.50 for each caboose. Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax. Don't send any money now. You will be notified when the cabooses are ready for shipment.

New ordering information will be available soon.
Send email to be added to a waiting list to NYCSHS@comcast.net
 
 

NYCS Valuation Maps





Go to the NYCSHS “Store of theFuture” to order this DVD.

1917 NYCS Valuation Maps DVD $50.00, NYCSHS Members’ Price $40.00 shipping included.  Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.   www.NYCSHS.net



Above the Hickory Creek DVD



For the 2007 NYCSHS Convention in Niagara Falls, NY, we had the opportunity to ride the Hickory Creek, the magnificently restored (at the cost of nearly one million dollars) Pullman private car as it made its way to the Convention at Niagara Falls, NY.  If you missed it this is your chance to see it in all of its glory.  If you were there, you can live it again with this DVD.


Go to the NYCSHS “Store of the Future” to order this DVD.

The price for the Above the Hickory Creek DVD $29.95, shipping included.  The NYCSHS will receive $5.00 with each sale of this DVD. Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.  To order, go to our NYCSHS “Store of the Future”  www.NYCSHS.net

 

Sights and Sounds of the NYCSHS 2013 Convention DVD


 
If you couldn’t attend this year’s convention here is your chance to see what you missed.  If you did attend here is your chance to remember what you saw.
Special Price of $29.95 with $5.00 on each sale going to the NYCSHS.  Price includes shipping.  Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.  To order go to our NYCSHS “Store of the Future” at:  www.NYCSHS.net

This is a pre order and the number of orders received by July 1,2013 will determine if this production is produced.  In the event that we don't receive enough orders, all checks and money orders will be promptly returned.


75thAnniversary of the First Run of the 1938 20th Century Limited T-Shirt Offered at Convention


                               Front                                           Back

The New York Central System Historical Society is proud to introduce this high-quality T-shirt from Daylight Sales.  This shirt is only being offered through the NYCSHS and went on sale at the 2013 NYCSHS Convention week.

The shirt commemorates the first run of the 1938 20th Century Limited.  The 20thCentury Limited was the New York Central’s top passenger train and ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967.  The shirt is 100% cotton and USA made. Only sizes, XL, XXL left.

Now to remember that historic event, the NYCSHS introduced the first in a line of clothing items and will help bring back that historic event.  These shirts will only be offered by the Society and are available with special pricing for members.  Member’s pricing is $20.00 plus 7.75% Ohio state sales tax for Ohio residents.  Non-members $24.00 plus 7.75% Ohio sales tax for Ohio residents.  Place your order at: NYCSHS@comcast.net


 

Wooden NYCS and NYCSHS Plaques Offered




 
These plaques were first offered at the NYCSHS 2013 Convention.  They include at present the following: NYC Oval engraved in Cherry Wood - $30; NYC Oval in Black Walnut with Hard Maple lettering - $45; and NYCSHS Logo in Black Walnut with Hard Maple lettering - $37.  To order send email to NYCSHS@comcast.net.  Checks or money orders only at this time.

 

2ndQuarter 2013 Central HeadlightPublished
 

The latest edition of the NYCSHS Central Headlight should be in your hands at this time.  It is a wonderful edition glorifying the New York Central’s steam heritage.  It is packed with five articles from the days when steam ruled the rails.

If you haven’t received your copy it may be because several of you have not renewed your membership for 2013.  Our membership has grown by over 10% again this year in spite of those of you who haven’t renewed.  If you don’t have this edition, you need to send in your renewal or go to our online store and renew. www.nycshs.net

If you are not a member or need to renew you can find all you need to renew or join at


 

As you can see we have been busy developing and offering a number of unique items of interest to NYCS fans and modelers.  We will continue to expand our offerings and will soon have them up of sale on the NYCSHS “Shop for theFuture” store.

For more detailed information on these and other activities, click on the ">>More News......" button below.


>> More News...

 

New York Central Photos

Looking for photos?

Great vintage photos from the
New York Central are on
Railpictures.net



©2012 New York Central System Historical Society, Inc. - P.O. Box 130 • Gates Mills, OH 44040-0130
All Rights Reserved. Corrections should be sent to the Webmaster