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Registration opens:
December 03rd, 2025

The History of the High Iron Railroad Company

Author Talk with Hank Webber
2025-12-17 18:00:00 2025-12-17 19:00:00 America/New_York The History of the High Iron Railroad Company Join author Hank Webber as he explains the history of the High Iron Company, leader of more than 80 steam locomotive excursions in the Northeast from 1966-1973. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-17 18:00:00 2025-12-17 19:00:00 America/New_York The History of the High Iron Railroad Company Join author Hank Webber as he explains the history of the High Iron Company, leader of more than 80 steam locomotive excursions in the Northeast from 1966-1973. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Join author Hank Webber as he explains the history of the High Iron Company, leader of more than 80 steam locomotive excursions in the Northeast from 1966-1973.

Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.

This program is made possible with support from the Catherine Dickson Hofman Trustees of the Warren County Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

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The History of the High Iron Railroad Company - Author Talk with Hank Webber
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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