The Golden Spike Chapter is part of the national organization Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. We generally meet every 4th Tuesday at the Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, Utah. Besides our major project restoring the D&RGW #223, we work closely with the Ogden Union Station Foundation in their efforts to operate and maintain the Utah State Railroad Museum.
Updates: Sunday, November 25 - it is with deep sadness we learned of the death of a valuable Chapter and 223 restoration crew member, Bob Wachs. His talent with the welding torch and metal working will sorely be missed as will his fellowship in our Golden Spike Chapter.
There is an update to the 223 project section. Jay Hudson has put together bios of the 223 restoration crew. Click here to see the listing.
Next Chapter Meeting, Feb. 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
at the Union Station.
All are welcome.
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The current major project of the GSR&LHS is the restoration of D&RGW #223
Work sessions are held every Saturday beginning around 9 a.m. Public and volunteer workers are welcome.
Join us on Saturday mornings by walking behind the Ogden Union Station to the north end of the building
to the restoration shop. Just come in and introduce yourself.
Restoring the 223 is a costly venture. So far we have been fortunate to have businesses and interested individuals who have donated funds and services towards our efforts. More is needed as we prepare to finish the tender with interior coating and exterior painting. A major expense will involve the rebuild of the locomotive. The donate button below is provided for anyone who wishes to contribute to the restoration of 223.
graphic by Joshua Bernhard 2011
Use the menu to the right for various aspects of this project
as well as information about the Golden Spike Chapter
and the Utah State Railroad Museum.
Chapter Officers for 2012 are:
President: Steve Jones 414-828-0166
Vice President: Joshua Bernhard 801-732-1362
Treas/Membership: Maynard Morris 801-544-0653
Secretary/Newsletter Editor: Lee Witten 801-476-1209
Director: Richard Carroll 801-392-3276
Director: Doug Clark 801-540-5145
Director: Lee Secrist 801-397-3943
Membership: Go to the national website www.rlhs.org for information on membership.