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Become a member!

Anyone with an interest in preserving the history and heritage of the Reading Railroad is invited to join the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society and its education center, the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum! As a member, you’ll be actively supporting the only historical society dedicated solely to the Reading Railroad. Individual, family, supporting, and corporate memberships are available.
Members receive:
-One year’s free admission to the Museum
-The “Crusader” monthly newsletter
-One year’s subscription to “The Bee Line” historical magazine
-Discounts on merchandise in the Museum Store
-Opportunity to attend the monthly membership meeting in person or on Zoom. The business portion of the meeting is followed by a program featuring railroad history.
-Volunteering privileges

Membership Classes and Dues

Individual, $45 per year ($55 outside USA): Benefits of membership include FREE admission to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, subscription to the “Bee Line” quarterly magazine, monthly issues of the “Crusader” newsletter, voting privileges at Society meetings, and significant discounts on items at our museum store.
Family, $53 per year ($63 outside USA): Provides the same benefits as Individual Membership, but only one copy of the “Bee Line” and “Crusader” are issued. (husband/wife, father/son, etc.–please list all names)
Contributing, $65 or more per year: Provides the same benefits as Individual Membership, plus one complimentary copy of the annual RCT&HS Reading Railroad Calendar
Sustaining, $105 or more per year: Provides the same benefits as Contributing Membership, plus four (4) guest passes to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum.
Corporate, $160 or more per year: Provides the same benefits as Sustaining Membership, plus a monthly listing in the Crusader.
Full-time Student, $15 per year: Provides the same benefits as Individual Membership.

Membership Application

To become a new member or renew your current membership:
Download, print and complete a Membership Application,use PayPal, credit card,
or enclose a check or money order and mail to:
Reading Company Technical & Historical Society
P.O. Box 15143,

Reading, PA 19612-5143

Reading Company Technical & Historical Society Membership Sign-Up & Renew PayPal Payments:

Individual Membership: $45 per year
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Family Membership: $53 per year
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Family Membership: $63 (outside USA)

Contributing Membership: $65 or more per year*
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Sustaining Membership: $105 or more per year*
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Corporate Membership: $160
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Full-time Student Membership: $15
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RCT&HS Heritage Museum Rails & Ties Donation:


Buy a tie: $30 each

Buy a rail: $400 each

Buy 1/2 a switch: $8,500 each

Individual or corporate donation (any amount)

Donation:


RAiL Donation

Annual Fund Donation

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum - 500 S. Third Street, Hamburg PA - 610-562-5513