named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Shoreliner® Journal
Quarterly publication featuring in-depth historical and technical articles on the New Haven Railroad, including equipment, operations, and notable events.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 2 activities
- Preservation and dissemination of New Haven Railroad historical and technical dataAccumulates, catalogs, and distributes historical, educational, and technical information about the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and its predecessor and subsidiary companies through publications, archives, and digital resources for researchers, railfans, modelers, and historians.
- Support for model railroad authenticity and manufacturingProvides historical and technical data in the form of essays, plans, drawings, and tabular references to support model railroaders and manufacturers in designing and producing accurate New Haven Railroad scale models.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual conventions and train showsOrganizes and hosts an annual convention and train show, typically held on the Saturday after Labor Day at locations served by the New Haven Railroad, featuring presentations, vendor exhibits, film screenings, exclusive model layout tours, and a buffet dinner with keynote address.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Operation of an online archive of New Haven Railroad materialsProvides digital access to a comprehensive online archive of New Haven Railroad and NHRHTA-related documents, photographs, videos, reference materials, and publications, launched at the 2025 Convention and continuously updated.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Production and distribution of Shoreliner® and SpeedWitch® publicationsProduces and distributes the Shoreliner® magazine and SpeedWitch® newsletter to members, featuring researched historical and technical articles, photos, diagrams, book reviews, and news related to the New Haven Railroad; maintains digital access to past issues and offers back issues for purchase.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Production and sale of railroad-related merchandise and model kitsProduces and sells books, videos, HO scale model kits, annual wall calendars, and assorted railroadiana related to the New Haven Railroad, including promotional offers such as buy-one-get-one-free on specific models.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Collaboration with institutional archivesHelped establish the Railroad Archives at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus, contributing corporate records and historical materials of the New Haven Railroad for long-term preservation and public access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$3081%
Program service revenue$16K35%
Investment income$3K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses27%
Admin / overhead73%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$481K
Cash$267K
Investments$51K
Liabilities$75K
Net assets$407K
Liquid reserves116.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -30.3%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- AA Hobbies Partner — Sells Shoreliner® and/or NHRHTA Calendars
- Apponaug Color & Hobby Partner — Sells Shoreliner® and/or NHRHTA Calendars
- Branford Hobbies Partner — Sells NHRHTA Calendars
- Danbury Railway Museum Partner — Sells NHRHTA Calendars
- David Clinton Partner — Point of contact for retailers or dealers interested in selling the Shoreliner® magazine.
- Hobby Gallery II, LLC Partner — Sells NHRHTA Calendars
- Holiday Inn Partner — Venue partner hosting the annual NHRHTA Convention and Train Show in New London, Connecticut.
- Patreon Partner — Processes credit card payments and manages membership renewals for the NHRHTA.
- Patreon Partner — Processes credit card payments for membership and Full Membership access to the Online Archive.
- RAPIDO Partner — Collaborates with RAPIDO on the production and sale of New Haven 35' Fruehauf trailer models.
- Rapido Trains Partner — Representative delivered a presentation at the 2017 reunion event.
- Rapido Trains Inc. Partner — Referenced in connection with model train production related to New Haven Railroad dining cars.
- Readville Shops Partner — Partner location for ordering the organization's publication.
- Ron's Books Partner — Sells NHRHTA Calendars
- The Model Railroad Shop Partner — Sells Shoreliner® and/or NHRHTA Calendars
- Time Machine Hobby Shop Partner — Sells Shoreliner® and/or NHRHTA Calendars
- University of Connecticut Partner — Collaborated with the NHRHTA to establish the Railroad Archives at UConn's Storrs campus.
- Valley RR Partner — Hosted the 2017 reunion event at its location in Essex, CT.
- Valley Railroad (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat) Partner — Sells NHRHTA Calendars
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Historical Preservation through Systematic Documentation and Disseminationmethodology: historical_preservation_through_documentationBy systematically collecting, organizing, and distributing technical and historical data on the New Haven Railroad, the organization preserves institutional knowledge and ensures broad access, because structured documentation enables long-term preservation and widespread educational use.
- Member Engagement through Specialized Publications and Educational Programmingmethodology: member_engagement_through_publication_and_programmingBy producing member-focused publications and hosting expert-led presentations and educational tours, the organization sustains engagement and deepens knowledge, because immersive, content-rich experiences foster community and encourage long-term participation.