The APRHF Silver Rails Memorial Library is devoted to books, journals, videos, and other media related to railroads. Though all aspects of railroads are featured, the library has a particular emphasis on passenger rail heritage. The library has one of the largest collections of books and videos related to Amtrak and the history of Amtrak. Many are very rare volumes that are difficult to find anywhere else.

In the Spring of 2014 the APRHF began an effort to consolidate operations by moving the APRHF Silver Rails Memorial Library from its original location into a dedicated section of the APRHF Silver Rails Event Center. This consolidation reduces staffing needs as well as rent and utility costs which will allow the library to remain open longer hours. The library is expected to re-open to public access in late Summer 2014.

Click each of the below links for more information:
• Photos & Report by Geno Dailey
• Grand Opening Story & Photos by Carl Morrison.
• Grand Opening Photo Essay by Carl Morrison.
• Off to the Silver Rails Gallery Travelogue & Photos by Chirs Guenzler (March 15, 2010).
• Let Me Tell You About The Silver Rails Gallery by APRHF President Bob Cox.
• Silver Rails Gallery and Event Center Combo 2014 Update.
• APRHF Silver Rails Gallery Facebook Fan Page.

Click each of the below links for reports & photos of the
dedication of the APRHF Silver Rails Memorial Library
on Saturday, January 2, 2010:
• Report & Photos by Steve Grande
• Report & Photos by Chris Guenzler
• Let's Talk Train Show broadcast of the event
• Founder Richard Hamilton, 1949-2009, Remembered

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