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The Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad Historical Society is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit historical society dedicated to the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge of the Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad and its predecessors in New York State and Pennsylvania and the businesses and areas these railroads served.

To become a member of the Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad Historical Society, simply print and complete this application form and mail it with your check or money order to our membership chairman.

Your annual membership includes five issues of the Cannonball, our newsletter/magazine (each 16 pages long) and the opportunity to participate in the Society's annual activities dedicated to maintaining restored Shawmut Coach No. 278, our Farmers Valley replica depot, replica locomotive No. 88, the Shawmut Private Business Car No. 99 Clara, and bobber caboose No. 175, all located on the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Angelica, New York.

With about 200 members, we're dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of information about this fascinating railroad. Join us to become a part of a different era in American history, where even the bankrupt had hope, and every settlement wanted a railroad.

Membership is only $20.00 per year!