Tour of the Barriger National Railroad Library Saturday, October 23rd 2010 1:00 – 4:00 PM Meet in Room 315 of the Thomas Jefferson Library, North Campus University of Missouri – St. Louis Presented by: St. Louis Chapter National Railway Historical Society Gateway Division National Model Railroad Association St. Louis Railway Enthusiasts   The Barriger National Railroad Library is one of the largest collections of railroad archives, books, photographs, and related artifacts in the nation.  Besides the vast John W. Barriger collection, this library also houses the Bureau of Railway Economics Collection, The American Car & Foundry Archives, The Milwaukee Road Archives, GM&O Historical Society Archive, over 50,000 photographs,  timetables,  stock certificates, and a vast collection of periodicals. For more info about the library visit http://www.umsl.edu/barriger/index.html  AGENDA: Introduction Video about the Library Talk by Gregory Ames:  Resources for Railroad Historians & Resources for Modelers Challenges Facing the Railroad Fan Community Today Tour of the Library If sufficient interest, can present colorful talk on children’s railroad books at 3:00 pm    The University of Missouri – St. Louis is located just off Natural Bridge Road, Exit 6 from 170 Or Just off Interstate 70 exit 240 Florissant Road Free parking will be available on the North Campus, off of West Drive, in the ramp garage numbered 52; see map available at:    http://www.umsl.edu/misc/Maps/08_2008/UMSL%20MAP_north08%202607.pdf Campus is also accessible by Metrolink – but it is a long walk up hill to the library.