Exploring the Impact of Railroads in the Berkshires

Exploring the Impact of Railroads in the Berkshires

with Norma Kirby

Tuesday, September 10
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
at Lenox Station
(10 Willow Creek Road, Lenox, MA)
In-person only.

Join us for an engaging workshop that delves into the historical and economic significance of Railroads in the Berkshires.

This interactive workshop is designed to immerse participants in the fascinating world of trains and their and their transformative role in the region. This workshop will include lecture, discussion and hands on equipment and rail exploration.

All participants will be required to wear pants and sturdy shoes preferably with a definable heel. Please bring a pair of work gloves if you have them.

This workshop will require walking approximately 0.3 mi. round trip.  There will be an opportunity (not required) to climb into a train. 

Norma Kirby is a retired long time railroad employee who held the positions of Conductor, Locomotive Engineer, Road Foreman of Engines and Locomotive Engineer Instructor working both for Amtrak and two smaller freight railroads located in the northeast.

Cost: $30 for OLLI at BCC members,
           $35 for non-members

Participants will also need to bring a lunch and several bottles of water. There is no refrigeration so please plan accordingly.

Sign up today!

Register online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to register by phone with a credit card.