The Red River Valley Railroad Historical Society, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1981 by a small but dedicated group of railroad enthusiasts.  The goals of the society are to establish a railroad museum containing railroad artifacts, memorabilia, documents and photographs, and to enjoy train related activities such as train rides, photography and train operations.  Currently, the society is involved in expanding the live steam railroad at the American Rose Center.  The Society has collected a large inventory of railroad material and owns several items of rolling stock including a steam locomotive,  caboose, coach, dining car, and motor car.

Goals for the Society year 2007:

First - a museum site. This has been our first goal for more than twenty-five years. This goal is the key to our main reason to exist as a Society. It is just as important today as it ever was. We need about 1 ½ to 2 acres with access to a rail siding. Everyone in our group can help with the search for such a location. 
 

Second – we need to recruit more members. Being a railfan is not necessary for membership. People that want to build a better Shreveport-Bossier and broaden the cultural experiences in our area are possible members. Talk to people you know and let them know about us and what we are trying to do, ask them to join us and help make our dream a reality. 
 

Third – we need to continue painting our equipment to preserve it and make it more presentable to the public and to officials that might help us find a location. 
 

Fourth – we need to compile a complete inventory of all our equipment and other articles. Dave has already made a good beginning on this goal.  Inventory List File
 

Fifth – this goal is also part of the first one in that we need to find a place to store the Caspiana Depot so that it is not lost. This may be a temporary location but we need to find a place for it. 

Red River Valley Railroad Historical Society, Inc.

2424 Lakecrest Drive    Shreveport, LA    71109

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/rrvrhs/

Russell Pedro – President         Dave Bland – Vice President

Gary Fox – Secretary          Bill Hasheider – Treasurer

Dave Bland – Newsletter Editor – 797-8008 – DDBland@aol.com

Next Meeting!

Society Meeting on August 15 at the Glen Retirement Village