 Amherst Railway Society

The Amherst Railway Society (ARS) is a nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of railway history and model railroading. Founded in 1960, the society aims to bring together individuals who share an interest in railroads and model trains. One of the major events organized by the Amherst Railway Society is the **Western New England Railroad Show**, which is considered one of the largest model train shows in the Northeast United States.