The NHRHTA and Bowser Manufacturing Co. are bringing out an exclusive pair of the New Haven’s famous RS-3 locomotives in HO scale! This is the first time a correct Type 1a RS-3 has been made in ready-to-run plastic.
Click here for more info: RS-3
RAPIDO DROP BOTTOM GONS ARE HERE
Latest Rapido special run is the Pressed Steel Co. “Drop-bottom” Gondola. Originally made for the Northern Pacific Rwy, the New Haven got 15 of them; 3 lasted ‘til the end ! This HO model is available in six different numbers from Readville Shops.
Click here: GONDOLA
NHRHTA Convention THIS WEEKEND!
Hope you’re making plans to join us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for our Annual Convention & Train Show at the Holiday Inn in New London, CT. The weekend is going to be PACKED with NHRR films, vendors, NHRR presentations and NHRR-themed model railroads. We’ll also be highlighting our joint project with Rapido Trains for a model of the Roger Williams, including a full presentation and film Our Saturday night dinner will feature Andrew Kromer of Metro-North, who will be presenting on the railroad’s Heritage Series locomotive program, and we’ll also be showing recently discovered color film footage of action at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station. Be sure to check the Convention website for the latest info, including a detailed schedule of events, and how to get your ticket to the dinner - you won’t want to miss it!
2027 NHRHTA CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE!
Our new 2027 Calendar is available here: 2027 Calendar Click for all the details.
Rapido 1937 AAR BOXCARS NHRHTA EXCLUSIVE!
We just received our order for the 1937 AAR Boxcars in EXCLUSIVE schemes for the NHRHTA:
Boxcar Red with Script Lettering
Red/Orange McGinnis with Superior Doors
Red/Orange McGinnis with Youngstown Doors
Each car is available in three different numbers.
Click here for more details and to order: BOXCARS
Rapido HO FA-1 & FB-1 Green/Yellow Locos now at Readville Shops!
Now available, are Rapido’s latest run of FA-1s and FB-1s decorated in the second paint scheme of green with yellow striping. We offer a nice discount on these gorgeous locomotives, which are all-powered and are Digital. They can be operated on a DC layout, however. See": FA-1 or FA-1 + FB-1
CONVENTION DETAILS ADDED!!
Our Saturday night dinner will feature Andrew Kromer of Metro-North, who will be presenting on the railroad’s Heritage Series locomotive program, and we’ll also be showing recently discovered color film footage of action at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station. All that PLUS a full day of NHRR Presentations, a great train show with a variety of vendors, our Friday Night Bijou, and layout tours on Sunday. Be sure to check the Convention website for the latest info, including a detailed schedule of events, and how to get your ticket to the dinner - you won’t want to miss it!
This September's Convention Buffet Tickets now available!
Please order your convention Buffet Dinner tickets now. Tickets are $50 until August 31st, after which they will be $60. Come enjoy the fun and the delicious meal, too!
Details are at: Show Buffet
Show details at: Convention/Show
BLOW-OUT SALE ON NEW HAVEN 35' FRUEHAUF TRAILERS by RAPIDO
For a limited time, a BOGO offer for these trailers: Buy one, get one FREE! Two different numbers.
Go to our Readville Shops Store to order yours!
Shoreliner 47-1 Now Available
The latest issue of our classy publication is now available. Articles include:
Classic New Haven No. 15 by J.W. Swanberg
The Central New England Railway “The Poughkeepsie Bridge Route” Part 2 by Richard Teed and Michael Ribuffo
Here’s the Story! by Michael Ribuffo
It’s bigger this time, too, at 44 pages! Order yours at the “Readville Shops” or, better yet, subscribe with a Membership and never miss a copy!
Annual Convention - 2026!
Make plans NOW to attend our Annual Convention this September 11-13! And with our new, discounted hotel rate, you can make a whole weekend of it! Keep an eye out for the latest details here - and hope to “See You in September!”
RAPIDO HO FL9 "HAAS REPAINTS" -- RESERVE NOW!
We are taking reservations for Rapido’s latest offering of the New Haven FL9 locomotives. It has been 10-years, since the New Haven versions were done, and they may never be done again. As a bonus, they are making a special “NHRHTA EXCLUSIVE” in offering the “HAAS REPAINTS”. Two numbers are available (never before run) and can be reserved in DC or DC/DCC/Sound versions. The “as-delivered” versions are also available.
NOTE: Order deadline is May 15th. Click here: FL9
Dining Aboard the Route of the Merchants Limited
New recipe book from The Garbely Publishing Company, reproducing the official "Standard Recipe Book" produced in 1940 by the New Haven RR. Click on link for more details:
Shoreliner 46-4 Now Available
Just published latest issue of the Shoreliner! Go to our Store…”Readville Shops” to claim your copy.
6-Wheel Passenger Car Truck (HO) is back in stock!
We’ve waited years for this truck to be available for purchase and Rapido has finally come through with the truck used on our Stainless Dining Car, which was produced four years ago! This is the Outside Swinghanger 61-NO-11. Check it out here: HO 6-WHEEL TRUCK
1937 AAR 40' NEW HAVEN BOXCARS
These limited-run New Haven versions have been announced by Rapido, along with a “regular run” of the boxcar. To reserve any of these cars, please click here.
2026 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
Our 2026 CALENDAR has arrived! Now available for on-line purchases. The beautiful work, with 17 New Haven photos, was published by member Paul Cutler III.
Still only $12.95 (no change in 5 years!), so be the first on your block to get your copy!
To order: Calendar
CONVENTION DETAILS POSTED!
Your Annual Convention Team has worked hard to make this year’s event better than ever! Click here to go to the Convention Website for all the details . . . But here’s a preview!
Friday Night Bijou is BACK! Join us at the hotel starting at 6pm for a variety of NHRR Movies and Images.
Saturday Train Show is PACKED! All of our tables are SOLD OUT so be sure to check out our wonderful vendors between 10a and 3p.
Clinics & Presentations GALORE! From 10a to 4p we have a full HALF DOZEN folks presenting on a variety of NHRR topics, from modeling to history to accessing the UCONN Archive. And if that isn’t enough, we’ll be screening additional NHRR movies from 4-530.
Saturday Night Dinner is a MUST! Not only for fellowship with your fellow NHRR fans, but we will be presenting long-time NHRHTA President Bill Dulmaine with a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation for all of his many years of service. So be sure to join us to help celebrate his lifetime of accomplishment for the Association!
But that’s not all! During dinner, we’ll also be updating you on future modeling projects and the status of our publications AND we’ll be introducing our New Online Archive!
And FINALLY! We'll have a Special Screening of Historic Railroad Photo Images by Thomas J. McNamara!
PLEASE NOTE! The deadline for getting your dinner reservation is August 26! So be sure to get it here today!
Sunday Funday - Layout Tours and Attractions! As if Friday and Saturday weren’t enough, we’ll be providing info at the show for additional NHRR-themed attractions to see in the area, as well as NHRR-themed model railroads you can visit (members only).
Be sure to check out the website for all the details - and we hope to See You in September!