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We did some landscaping at the station today

We did some landscaping at the station today. We put up our new American flag and added a POW/MIA flag to honor those who never came home. Stop by and honor our country and those who served her to protect

VRA August 22, 2020September 17, 2020 Announcements, News 2020 Read more

We are having a work session on the CMSL this weekend at Rio Grande

We are having a work session on the CMSL this Saturday and Sunday at Rio Grande as we prepare for the next chapter of our long and valuable relationship with the railroad. If you are interested in joining us message

KC Smith July 21, 2020July 26, 2020 Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, Motorcars, News, News 2020 Read more

We now have a ‘garage’ over our Sickle Bar brush cutting car

Thanks to a donation from Ken and Carolann Smith, we now have a “garage” over our Sickle Bar brush cutting car. Two of our member, K.C. and Steve, built the garage over the car yesterday in Tuckahoe. Thanks also go

KC Smith June 25, 2020July 26, 2020 Brush Cutting, Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, News, News 2020 Read more

Keep well America

Did some work at Hawthorne station today practicing social distancing of course (I was by myself). The flag has been lowered in memory of all those who have passed and in honor of all the healthcare workers who are fighting

KC Smith April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Announcements, News 2020 Read more

VRA chosen Hawthorne Chamber Member of the Year

Each year, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce honors a business or member, which have made outstanding contributions to the Hawthorne community over the years. We are proud to announce that the Volunteer Railroaders Association has been chosen this year as

VRA January 3, 2019April 16, 2020 Announcements, Hawthorne Station, News 2019 Read more

Motorcar trains are coming back to Cape May this Saturday + Sunday August 4th & 5th

The motorcar trains are coming back to Cape May this Saturday and Sunday, August 4th and 5th. The popular trains will be operating out of Cape May station on Lafayette St. for a 45-minute trip to the Cape May canal

Mike O'Toole July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, Motorcars, News 2018 Read more

We’re looking for people would like to get involved

We are looking for people who we would like to get involved in our motorcar operations. This includes volunteering to help the Cape May Seashore Lines run their Motorcar Trains in Cape May. The first opportunity is this weekend. If

Mike O'Toole July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, News 2018 Read more

Cape May motorcar rides return the 1st full weekend of every month!

The motorcar trains are coming back to Cape May! This Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd, the popular trains will be operating out of Cape May station on Lafayette Street for a 45-minute trip to the Cape May canal

Mike O'Toole May 27, 2018July 30, 2018 Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, Motorcar Trips, News 2018 Read more
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Order Personalized Paver Bricks

We are nearing the end of the refurbishment of the Hawthorne Station. The move 75 feet back from the corner was funded by our recent projects. To complete the job and see the exterior of the building returned to its former glory, we need to do more fundraising.

By purchasing pavers you will be enhancing the future of a building that has seen so much of the past and has many stories to tell generations to come. The paver bricks will be part of the walking path that leads to the station. Click here to order

VRA Quarterly Meetings

Meeting held on the 3rd Thursday at 7pm in the Hawthorne Station. All are wel­come – new member prospects as well. Enter­tainment program directly fol­lows the meeting.

Presenters may bring up to 25 slides.

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