Membership & Donations > Overview
Donation Benefits
ELDCPS is a member-based organization. While no donation is considered "too small," larger donations are rewarded with membership in the society.
$20 Donation
Yearly Membership
$300 Donation
Lifetime Membership
Membership Benefits
Membership in the society has several benefits. These include, but are not limited to:
- Discounts on ELDCPS reproductions items in the ELDCPS Store
- Members-only "Open Houses"
- Subscription to our newsletter, The Diner Digest
- News updates
To become a member by credit card, visit the ELDCPS Store—Donations and Membership section, choose your membership level and it it to your cart.
To become a member by check, please make check payable to "Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society," and mail it to:
Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society
P.O. Box 5821
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
In partnership with the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society, we also offer a Joint Membership in both organizations for $55. Please visit the ELHS website for details regarding ELHS membership benefits. Please specify you would like Joint Membership when making your donation.
Special Donation Programs
To make a donation towards any of the special programs listed below by credit card, visit the ELDCPS Store—Donations and Membership section, choose the program and it it to your cart.
To make a donation towards any of the special programs listed below by check, please make check payable to "Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society," and mail it to:
Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society
P.O. Box 5821
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
ELDCPS Credit Card Program
Bob Underwood Fund Donation
ELDCPS Passenger Club Annual Donation Program
Diner 741 Adopt a Chair
Diner 741 Adopt a Window
Diner 470 Naming Program
Nickel Plate 211 Club
City of Lima Naming Program
Other Donation Methods
American Express GivingExpressTM
Additional Donation Info from the ELDCPS Treasurer
Pension Protection Act of 2006
Through an act of Congress, the government is encouraging the public to give to and support charities.
Donation Methods
Donations can be made by American Express Card, PayPal or by checks made payable to the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society. ELDCPS is a 501c3, and the donations are fully tax deductible.
Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society
P.O. Box 5821
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
When making a donation, please indicate if you would like your donation to apply towards Diner 741, City of Lima, or Diner 470.