by Bartman-tn
As some of you know, I've been asked to chair the 2012 NRHS convention. Both the folks at Tacoma (2011 convention) and myself have been asked to make some changes with the way the conventions are operated. Among these changes are to get info out sooner, make trips available to the general public, operate different types of trips (photo trains, etc.), and involve the communities more.
While the folks at Tacoma have made a number of changes that should soon be announced, the 2012 convention has been able to benefit from changes Tacoma is trying and we already have a website up with basic information about Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and the 2012 convention. While it is not posted yet, hotel contracts are already signed and we have already had meetings with railroads about trips, some of which will be very different.
I can tell you that the NRHS Board has heard many of the complaints posted here and elsewhere and is trying to make changes. Hopefully, Tacoma in 2011 and Iowa in 2012 will interest a few more of you.
For those who ride my charter passenger trains and attend my photo freight events, you have an idea of what I'm looking at...so may the speculation begin!
http://www.nrhs.com/nrhsconv/2012conv.htm
Bart Jennings
While the folks at Tacoma have made a number of changes that should soon be announced, the 2012 convention has been able to benefit from changes Tacoma is trying and we already have a website up with basic information about Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and the 2012 convention. While it is not posted yet, hotel contracts are already signed and we have already had meetings with railroads about trips, some of which will be very different.
I can tell you that the NRHS Board has heard many of the complaints posted here and elsewhere and is trying to make changes. Hopefully, Tacoma in 2011 and Iowa in 2012 will interest a few more of you.
For those who ride my charter passenger trains and attend my photo freight events, you have an idea of what I'm looking at...so may the speculation begin!
http://www.nrhs.com/nrhsconv/2012conv.htm
Bart Jennings
Bart Jennings