About the Mass Bay RRE
Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc. (known as the RRE) is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational corporation, organized for the promotion of public interest and understanding of railroads. In Mass Bay RRE you'll find amateur and professional railroaders who share your enthusiasm for the rails, and are quite willing to share their experiences with you.
Mass Bay RRE traces its beginnings to 1934, when our founders sponsored what has been called the first "railfan trip" in the United States on the now-abandoned Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad. (Read our history of the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts.) Since then, we have sponsored hundreds of railfan excursions, many of them over "freight only" tracks. Our trips have covered almost every past or present New England rail route. Today, 90+ years after that "first fantrip", Mass Bay RRE continues to organize specially-chartered excursion trains throughout New England.
See our Membership Page for information about Mass Bay RRE membership and a membership application. Mass Bay RRE members receive our newsletter, the Callboy, which is published 10 times a year and features a compilation of railroad industry news and features, as well as information on all upcoming Mass Bay RRE train excursions, programs and activities.
Members also receive discounted fares and/or preferred seating for most Mass Bay RRE train excursions and events. And, some smaller-capacity trips and events are advertised only to our members. Your Mass Bay RRE membership card can be used for discounted admission to selected New England tourist railroads and museums. See our member benefits policy for a complete listing of member benefits.