Volunteer Railroaders Association
Volunteer Railroaders Association aka VRA is a NJ based non-profit group of volunteers. The VRA runs fund raising train rides for children in NJ. They operate (and own) six motor cars. One, a rare Lehigh & New England Railroad Sheffield Corporation model 40B. The VRA members operate motor cars trips for the enjoyment of all, including the public. The children's events are fundraiser are to benefit the creation of the NJ State Transportation Museum and other railroad related preservation activities. The VRA is a member of the NJ based United Railway Historical Society of NJ aka URHS of NJ. Many local (NJ) chapters of the National Railway Historical Society are also members of the URHS of NJ.
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