From June 1 to September 1, dues are half price for those applying for new membership. This is because those who apply for new membership during that time of year only receive membership for about half a year. Membership expires on December 31 of that year. From September 1 to December 31, dues are full price for a full year , but membership is for the remainder of the current calendar year and also include membership in the next calendar year as well. The National Railway Historical Society is made up of a national organization as well as a large number of local chapters.
Associate members are members only of the national organization.
Regular Members are members of both a chapter and the national organization. It is possible to be a member of more than one chapter . If adding a chapter to an already existing membership in the national organization, the form should be mailed to the chapter you are joining. The form includes information for those who are already members of other chapters. Adding one person to an already existing membership.