NYCSHS Current Activities

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The NYCSHS’ Busy Month

2013 Convention Over

 

2014 Convention Planned for Cleveland

NYCSHS Boxcars Models Almost Sold Out

NYCS 19000 Caboose Introduced

1^st In Series of Valuation Map DVD’s Introduced

Above the Hickory Creek DVD Offered for Sale

Sights and Sounds of the NYCSHS 2013 Convention DVD Offered

CFA/B-6/9 TrueLine Trains HO-Scale C-Liners Offered at Big Savings

75^th Anniversary of the First Run of the 1938 20^th Century Limited T-Shirt Offered at Convention

Wooden NYCS and NYCSHS Plaques Offered at Convention

2^nd Quarter 2013 Central Headlight  Published

 

2014 NYCSHS Convention

Click on Convention Button for Details: http://nycshs.blogspot.com/p/join-us-in-poughkeepsie-new-york-for.html

At this time you can make reservations at the hotel but we aren't ready for reservations for the Convention itself.  Watch for details coming on this website and in a MailChimp email soon.

 

NYCSHS Pacemaker Boxcars

 

Almost Sold Out -  Will never be offered again!

MSRP: $24.95 NYCSHS Price: $22.95 each or both for $42.00 plus domestic shipping $5.00 on first car & $2.50 each additional car. Non-US buyers contact us for shipping costs. Members who check in to the online store are eligible for this discount on the car. Ohio residents add Ohio 7.75% sales tax on the car(s). Visit our website for details and snatch a couple for your collection. We are producing a very limited number of these cars. To pre-order go to our online store: nycshs.net or contact us by email at NYCBigFour@comcast.net

 

NYC 19000 Caboose Model

 

Please send an email to NYCSHS@comcast.net to give us your non-binding pre-order.  Let us know the number and type of each that you would be interested in purchasing in the following lettering schemes.  Be sure to include your name and contact info.

Be sure to include all of the info below in your email:

Name                                        Email Address  Phone Number
_________________________ ____________   _____________
Cars Ordered:
NYC        NYC        P&LE    P&LE    PMcK&Y
Roman    Gothic     Roman  Gothic
 ______     ______    ______   _____      ______
NYCSHS Exclusive Numbers (NYCSHS Members Only)
NYC         NYC                  Total # of Cabooses Ordered
Roman     Gothic 
______       _____                          __________ 

  

 The SRP for these cabooses is $39.99 for those ordered before May 31, but will be $31.99 for NYCSHS members who pre-order with us before that date. After May 31 the price goes to SRP $44.95 and $35.99 for NYCSHS members. Shipping is $7.50 for each caboose. Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax. Don't send any money now. You will be notified when the cabooses are ready for shipment.

Don’t be left in the yard without one of these accurate and detailed cabooses.  Pre-order yours today.  NYCSHS members will enjoy a 20% member’s discount on the final price.  Pre-order pricing ends on May 31^st.
Send email with order info to NYCSHS@comcast.net
 

 

NYCS Valuation Maps

Go to the NYCSHS “Store of theFuture” to order this DVD.

1917 NYCS Valuation Maps DVD $50.00, NYCSHS Members’ Price $40.00 shipping included.  Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.   www.NYCSHS.net

Above the Hickory Creek DVD

 

For the 2007 NYCSHS Convention in Niagara Falls, NY, we had the opportunity to ride the Hickory Creek, the magnificently restored (at the cost of nearly one million dollars) Pullman private car as it made its way to the Convention at Niagara Falls, NY.  If you missed it this is your chance to see it in all of its glory.  If you were there, you can live it again with this DVD.

Go to the NYCSHS “Store of the Future” to order this DVD.

The price for the Above the Hickory Creek DVD $29.95, shipping included.  The NYCSHS will receive $5.00 with each sale of this DVD. Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.  To order, go to our NYCSHS “Store of the Future”  www.NYCSHS.net

 

Sights and Sounds of the NYCSHS 2013 Convention DVD

 

 

If you couldn’t attend this year’s convention here is your chance to see what you missed.  If you did attend here is your chance to remember what you saw.

Special Price of $29.95 with $5.00 on each sale going to the NYCSHS.  Price includes shipping.  Ohio residents should add 7.75% for Ohio sales tax.  To order go to our NYCSHS “Store of the Future” at:  www.NYCSHS.net

This is a pre order and the number of orders received by July 1,2013 will determine if this production is produced.  In the event that we don't receive enough orders, all checks and money orders will be promptly returned.

 

CFA/B-6/9 TrueLine Trains HO-Scale C-Liners Offered at Big Savings

 Because we have gotten so much interest in our latest NYCSHS 19000 caboose from TrueLine Trains, they have offered to give our members the chance to order these unique HO-scale locomotives at very low pre-release prices.

The NYC ordered 12 A units and 3 B units in 1950 and called them DFA/B-6’s.  They were built by Fairbanks Morse with FM apposed piston 2000 HP diesels.  The NYC ordered a second set of 8 A units and 4 B units called DFA/B-9’s and they were powered by FM 1600 HP apposed piston diesels.  The FD-6’s were re-engined with EMD power plants in 1955 – 1957 and all were retired in 1964 – 1966.

We are only taking orders for these from now until June 31 at these exclusive NYCSHS prices. After June 31 the price goes back up and we will not take any orders after 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 31.

To order send an email to NYCSHS@comcast.net These orders are firm commitments to buy and you will be notified when they are ready to ship and how to pay at that time.

When ordering be sure to specify if you are ordering a single A unit or an AB set, Lightning Stripes or Cigar Band and if you want DC or ESU Loksound^TM DCC sound. 

Price listed above does not include shipping and handling.  Shipping and handling is $13.95 per unit.  Ohio residents will pay 7.75% on each purchase

75^th Anniversary of the First Run of the 1938 20^th Century Limited T-Shirt Offered at Convention

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The New York Central System Historical Society is proud to introduce this high-quality T-shirt from Daylight Sales.  This shirt is only being offered through the NYCSHS and went on sale at the 2013 NYCSHS Convention week.

The shirt commemorates the first run of the 1938 20^th Century Limited.  The 20^th Century Limited was the New York Central’s top passenger train and ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967.  The shirt is 100% cotton and USA made. Only sizes, XL, XXL left.

Now to remember that historic event, the NYCSHS introduced the first in a line of clothing items and will help bring back that historic event.  These shirts will only be offered by the Society and are available with special pricing for members.  Member’s pricing is $20.00 plus 7.75% Ohio state sales tax for Ohio residents.  Non-members $24.00 plus 7.75% Ohio sales tax for Ohio residents.  Place your order at: NYCSHS@comcast.net

 

Wooden NYCS and NYCSHS Plaques Offered

 

These plaques were first offered at the NYCSHS 2013 Convention.  They include at present the following: NYC Oval engraved in Cherry Wood - $30; NYC Oval in Black Walnut with Hard Maple lettering - $45; and NYCSHS Logo in Black Walnut with Hard Maple lettering - $37.  To order send email to NYCSHS@comcast.net.  Checks or money orders only at this time.

 

2^nd Quarter 2013 Central Headlight Published

 

The latest edition of the NYCSHS Central Headlight should be in your hands at this time.  It is a wonderful edition glorifying the New York Central’s steam heritage.  It is packed with five articles from the days when steam ruled the rails.

If you haven’t received your copy it may be because several of you have not renewed your membership for 2013.  Our membership has grown by over 10% again this year in spite of those of you who haven’t renewed.  If you don’t have this edition, you need to send in your renewal or go to our online store and renew. www.nycshs.net

If you are not a member or need to renew you can find all you need to renew or join at

http://nycshs.blogspot.com/p/nycshs-membership.html

 

As you can see we have been busy developing and offering a number of unique items of interest to NYCS fans and modelers.  We will continue to expand our offerings and will soon have them up of sale on the NYCSHS “Shop for theFuture” store.

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