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	Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club, Inc.	LEGAL NOTICE: Operation of railway equipment, including motorcars, is governed by Federal, State and Railroad authorities. All rail property is owned by someone. Operation of any equipment on or around railroad property is only permitted with permission of the property owner or leasor. CVRTC will assist local, State, and Federal authorities in prosecuting illegal operators of railway equipment. Railway motorcar organizations now exist in most parts of the world. Please contact one of your local organizations. They have access to rail property, equipment information and SAFETY information. They are always looking to promote the hobby/sport and would love to have your help.
The Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club is an association of railway motorcar owners dedicated to performing volunteer right-of-way and rail trail maintenance in New England.

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Upcoming Events

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Crawford Notch Excursion

(May 5, 2012) 58 members and guests, and 25 motorcars were in attendance for today's excursion. The sky was overcast as the group seton, but the clouds broke and the group enjoyed a mostly sunny day, with some brisk wind up above Crawford Notch. The group traveled nearly 90 miles round trip between Redstone and Hazens. This trip was made possible by the Club members that helped out at last year's Thomas the Tank Engine events. See our events page for this year's schedule.

Jessie supplies the picture to the left, taken while the group stopped at the location of the former Mt Willard section house. (JWM)

New England Southern Work Ride
(April 28, 2012) Eight motorcars, and fourteen members and guests set-on in East Concord for this year's first work ride on the New England Southern. After our safety meeting, the group proceeded north to Canturbury, where we took the siding allowing the northbound frieght train to overtake us on their way to Tilton. The group stopped in the Northfield Yard for lunch, then with the train on it's way to Meridith, proceeded as far as the Lochmere siding, clearing lineside brush, and proactively cutting several dead and leaning trees. Round-trip, the group travelled about 40 miles, enjoying a great day on the rails. (JWM)

April Membership Meeting
(April 8, 2012) Good turnout for the first meeting at Fernald Station. Thirty members and guests were in attendance. After the meeting several members headed out on the line, while others cleaned up around the enginehouse. To the left... members catch up before the meeting begins. (JWM)

Annual Business Meeting
(March 11, 2012) This year's Annual Business Meeting was today. 35 members were in attendance. After the the election of officers and directors for the coming year, a number of issues were discussed, with the major topic of discussion being Insurance. Ron is shown receiving a plaque of appreciation from the Conway Scenic RR for the CVRTC support of their annual Thomas Days event. The Club thanks the Conway Scenic RR for their recognition of our contribution toward making Thomas Days a success. Dave, our Conway Scenic Event coordinator, is shown making the presentation. Our next meeting will be held on April 15, in Wolfeboro at Fernald Station. Jessie captures the moment in his photo to the left; Roy snapped a picture of Dave and Ron with the CSRR plaque on the right. (JWM)

Happy New Year!
(February 21, 2012) Seems like we're on the eve of a new trackcar season. Roy has sent out membership applications... mine sits unopened in my Inbox; Ian, Dick and Dan are discussing how much snow might be remaining on the Wolfeboro Line. Roy and Sean have been working to draft up definitions of what trackcars are, and your webmaster has been busy skiing. Yes, the ski mountains have snow! Stay tuned, as the details of the annual business meeting will be announced soon. (JWM)

See the archives for postings from 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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