The Red River Valley Railroad Historical Society, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1981 by a small but dedicated group of railroad enthusiasts. The goals of the society are to establish a railroad museum containing railroad artifacts, memorabilia, documents and photographs, and to enjoy railroad related activities such as train rides, photography and train operation. Currently, the society is involved in expanding the live steam railroad at the American Rose Center and will be operating it during the Christmas season. The society has collected a large inventory of railroad material and owns several items of rolling stock including a steam locomotive, diesel switch engine, caboose, coach, baggage car, dining car and motor car. Meetings are held at 7 pm on the third Friday of each month. For information call 797-8008 or 458-3123.