The Society
H&FRHS By-Laws
Our Archives
The collection of artifacts in possession of the Society is in a fireproof safe on the premises of HobbyTown USA at 454 Prospect Blvd. A display case exhibits some of the artifacts. The archives are available to members to examine during store hours. Please arrange with Richard Benjamin at HobbyTown USA (301-694-7395) for access.
Some items in the collection include:
- Photographs
- Timetables
- Maps and Charts
- Badges and Awards
- Tickets & Receipts
- Correspondence
- News Stories
- Hardware
Presentations
The following are outlines of slideshow presentations made on behalf of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway.
- East Penn Traction Club Meet Handout
(May 5, 2001) - Historical Society of Frederick County
(September 12, 2001). - Boonsboro Historical Society & HFRHS Right-of-way Tour (September 22, 2001).
Frederick News Post Articles
- Preserving Frederick’s History
- From Trolley to Hotel
- September 26, 1914
- September 19, 1914
- August 7, 1914
- July 22, 1914
- August 7, 1914
- March 7, 1914
- February 7, 1914
- February 7, 1914
- December 26, 1913
- Thurmont Mural Unveiled
- July 25, 1913
- Thurmont Trolley Trail
Other Resources:
Resources on Other Sites
Footage and Videos:
- Frederick County: A Crossroads of History . Videocassette. Maryland Public Television , 1998. ~60 min.
- The H&F Railway: Trolleys Through the Heart of Maryland . Videocassette. C.J. Trolleys, 1994. 30 min.
- Nostalgic Trolley Tour: The Southern States . Videocassette. Mark I Video, 1992. 30 min.
- Nostalgic Trolley Tour: The Southern States, Volume II . Videocassette. Mark I Video, 1996. 30 min.
- Three Electric Lines . Videocassette. Railroad Audio-Film Service: Electric Series, 1987. 15 min.
- Trolleys Through the Heart of Maryland . Videocassette. Carroll Community Television, undated. ~54 min.
- Traction Action. Videocassette/DVD. Railroad Video Productions. 60 min.
- Untitled. 8mm. Kaw Valley Films, Inc. 1940. 15 min.
- Western Maryland Railway – (other data tba).