Railfest 2011
The Southampton Railroad Station Society hosted the second annual holiday Railfest at the Northampton Southampton Reformed Church where train enthusiasts were treated to the sights and sounds of model railroading, railroad history and other attractions of local significance. While the event serves as an annual fundraiser for the Society, it also provides the opportunity for the Society to promote the hobby of model railroading and the station restoration project.
Video Credit: Mark Keefer, Upper Southampton Patch.
All photos by Regina Frey
Railfest 2011 was held at the Northampton Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville, PA.
Numerous operating layouts were on display to the delight of children
Mark Liss represented the Del Val Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society
Jim Rose manning the Society's information table and store which featured Society t-shirts, Christmas cards and commemorative tiles.
Jim Day and Lynn Vogel at the Southampton Historical Society's table
Craig Hackett of Bucks County Expressions in Wrightstown sold numerous paintings of Bucks County scenes including
Southampton, Churchville and Newtown railroad stations.
The large church social hall offered ample room for the 500 visitors of Railfest
Society member Scott Marshall and SRRSS Board member Charlie Liberto man the admissions table
"Conductor" Paul Iverson served as the PA announcer of the various activities at Railfest for attendees. All Aboard!
SRRSS board member Frank Baldwin talks with a Railfest guest
Phoebe Snow and Santa Claus delighted children (and adults)
The Squires of Bucks County treated guests to Christmas Carols and sounds of the
season.
Many hours and donations were made that made this event possible and a huge success for advancing the goal of restoring Southampton Station. The Society is grateful to the many individual and group contributions to this annual fundraiser.