TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY

PORT JERVIS, NY

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The Tri-States Railway Preservation Society is a non-profit organization located in Port Jervis, NY. It was founded in 1979 with the aim of preserving the history and heritage of rail transportation in the Tri-State area, which includes New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The society operates a museum that showcases various exhibits related to the history of rail transportation, including locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars. Visitors can also enjoy a tour of the museum, which offers a glimpse into the history of rail travel in the region.

The Tri-States Railway Preservation Society also operates a railway restoration facility that houses various vintage locomotives and railcars. The facility is staffed by volunteers who work tirelessly to restore and maintain these historic vehicles. The society also offers various events throughout the year, including train rides, train shows, and educational programs.

One of its most notable accomplishments was the restoration of the Erie 833 locomotive, which was built in 1941 and used by the Erie Railroad until the 1960s. The society restored the locomotive to its original condition and now exhibits it at its museum.

The Tri-States Railway Preservation Society is committed to preserving the rich history of rail transportation in the Tri-State area, and its efforts have earned it the respect and admiration of rail enthusiasts and historians alike.

TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORT JERVIS NY. US MID #8403601123

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY

TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 4611
PORT JERVIS
NY
12771-4611

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TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403601123
Name TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 141678830
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,384
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.382861, -74.67695
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 002100
US Census Block: 2000