Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre Photo by Leonardo, sourced from TripAdvisor

The Motor Bus Society (MBS) is hosting its Spring 2024 convention in Toronto, April 18-21, 2024. Toronto is a major hub for streetcar and subway service. The MBS tour includes a visit to the new Kitchener light rail line. Read and download the attached PDF for details and send in the registration form on page 4 if interested.

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West Penn Railways #832 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Photo by Paul Grether

Mark your calendar! The 2024 NATHS Hoosier Traction Meet will be held on June 7, 8 and 9 jointly with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum West Penn Trolley Meet. The joint meet will include presentations on traction history and related topics of interest, vendor tables, trolley parades, night photo shoots, "Anything on Wheels" car show, and model trolley layout displays. Go to Hoosier Traction Meet and Pennsylvania Trolley Museum--West Penn Traction Meet for registration details and hotel information!

Bombardier Flexity #2006 at Quarters Station in Chinatown, the first stop in downtown on the Valley Line SE, after emerging from the tunnel leading to the bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.Photo by Dr. Michael Roschlau, Nov 2023

In 2024, we revisit Edmonton and Calgary, our fourth visit since Jack May ran trips there in 1986, 1996 and 2006. These two cities played a pivotal role in the North American light rail revival. Collaborating with the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, our program offers escorted rides, shop visits, and heritage experiences. Evenings feature insightful presentations on rail transit's history and future in these cities and across Canada. It promises an exciting blend of exploring their vibrant rail systems and understanding the rich transit heritage. Join us for a balanced mix of program highlights and opportunities to delve into the fascinating history and future prospects of rail transit in Edmonton, Calgary, and beyond. Read More

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