The H. Roger Grant Award for outstanding scholarship in railroad history is a $5,000 award, made possible through support of Julia Grant in honor of her father, Roger. It will honor the best book, published by an academic … Continue reading →

The Lexington Group seeks to promote the scholarly study of transportation history by awarding study grants that honor one of the organization’s founders, Richard C. Overton. Prizes in amounts of up to $4,000 each are now available to … Continue reading →

A tribute to the late Peter A. Hansen, a former Director of the Lexington Group will take place at the new library in Winter Park, Florida on June 8, 2024. Continue reading →

Dear Fellow Lexingtonians: It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of H. Roger Grant, historian, board member, and past president of the Lexington Group, on November 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Martha, … Continue reading →

2023 Annual Meeting Registration details, including agenda, and registration, are now available in the Members Area.

The Lexington Group seeks to promote the scholarly study of transportation history by awarding study grants that honor one of the organization’s founders, Richard C. Overton.  Prizes in amounts of up to $4,000 each are available in 2023 to … Continue reading →

Here’s a video of East Broad Top’s #16 during the recent Steam Spectacular. Our annual meeting will feature a full day on the EBT. Check the Members Area for details.

Preliminary details about our 2023 annual meeting being held in Hershey, Pennsylvania between Wednesday morning, September 27 and Saturday afternoon, September 30, at the Hershey Lodge are available in the Members Only area. You must be a member … Continue reading →

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A full (near-final) agenda and other information regarding the 2021 annual meeting is now available in the “members only” area.

The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Click here for more details.

We regret to inform you of the passing of fellow Lexingtonian J. Stanley Rhine, on December 13, 2020. Stan was an accomplished scientist, writer, and historian, among his many other talents. We extend our condolences to Stan’s wife, … Continue reading →

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It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Peter Hansen, on Friday, May 15, 2020, following a short but difficult battle with cancer. For the past several years it has been my privilege to work … Continue reading →