SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE HISTORICAL SOCIE

EL PASO, TX

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The Southwest Chapter of the Railway Locomotive Historical Society is located in El Paso, Texas. Established in 1982, the Southwest Chapter is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of railroad locomotives. It holds monthly meetings to discuss the history, technology, and operation of locomotives, and members are encouraged to participate in the restoration and operation of locomotives in the El Paso area.

The Southwest Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the United States and is a member of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS). The Chapter has an active membership which includes railroad engineers, historians, and model railroad enthusiasts from around the Southwest. The Chapter hosts an annual event, the El Paso Rail Fair, and is active in the local community with its participation in the annual El Paso Marathon.

The Chapter has a museum, the El Paso Railway Museum, which is open to the public and showcases a wide variety of locomotives from the past. The museum also offers educational programs and special events such as the Annual Rail Fair. The museum is also a great resource for those interested in pursuing a career in the railroad industry.

The Southwest Chapter of the Railway Locomotive Historical Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of locomotives. It provides a forum for members to share their knowledge and passion for locomotives, and provides an opportunity to participate in the restoration and operation of locomotives in the El Paso area.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE HISTORICAL SOCIE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EL PASO TX. US MID #8404801113

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE HISTORICAL SOCIE
7216 ORIZABA
EL PASO
TX
79912

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MID # 8404801113
Name SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE HISTORICAL SOCIE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742197395
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.845459, -106.556681
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 141
US Census Tract: 001112
US Census Block: 3003