Mid-Eastern Region Convention
Join model railroaders from across the Mid-Atlantic this October for the NMRA Mid-Eastern Region Convention 2026, “Tracks to Tidewater,” in beautiful Virginia Beach. Held October 15–18, 2026, the convention will feature clinics, layout tours, prototype inspiration, vendors, fellowship, and plenty of opportunities to learn and share the hobby. With outstanding model railroading activities combined with the relaxing atmosphere of the Virginia coast, this promises to be a memorable weekend for railroad enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Call for Content: Help Us Build a Better Chesapeake Division Website
Have photos, articles, layout features, or event recaps to share? We’re looking for member-submitted content to showcase the talent, creativity, and activity across the Chesapeake Division. Whether it’s a write-up […]
Chesapeake Division Members Gather for a Modeler’s Day In
On Saturday, September 26, about 15 Chesapeake Division members gathered for a Modeler’s Day In, an opportunity to spend the day working on projects, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and enjoying the […]
The Mainline Hobby Supply Layout Tour
Members of the Chesapeake Division had a great weekend exploring the 2026 Mainline Hobby Supply Open House / Layout Tour, an annual event centered around Mainline Hobby Supply in Blue Ridge […]
Chesapeake Division Members Visit the 2026 Altoona N-Scale Weekend
N-scale model railroaders gathered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, September 12–13 for the 2026 Altoona N-Scale Weekend, hosted by the Altoona Association of Model Railroaders at the Blair County Convention Center. This year’s […]
Chesapeake Division Railroad Book Sale
The Chesapeake Division has received an extraordinary donation of more than 1,000 railroad-related books from Ms. Viki Lackey. The collection belonged to her late husband, Leonard, an avid reader whose books provided […]
November is Model Railroad Open House Month!
November is a great time to get out and enjoy some model railroads! Model Railroad Open House Month returns this fall, giving model railroaders throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey an […]
Choosing Your Scale: Exploring the Many Sizes of Model Railroading
One of the first decisions a model railroader makes is what scale to model. Walk into a hobby shop, attend a train show, or visit several layouts and you will quickly discover […]
Division Layout – Bill McAleese’s West Virginia Mountain Branch
by Bill McAleese The West Virginia Mountain Branch Model Railroad began in 2006 as a long-term project to capture the rugged beauty and railroad heritage of the Appalachian region. Built […]
New NMRA Achievement Program Certificate Recognizes Modular Railroading
The NMRA Achievement Program has a brand-new certificate—and this one recognizes a part of the hobby that many model railroaders have enjoyed for decades: modular railroading. The Modular Railroading Achievement Program Certificate was […]
National Train Show Rolls into Chattanooga
The 2026 National Train Show wrapped up on August 1-2 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, bringing together thousands of model railroaders, manufacturers, clubs, and hobby enthusiasts for one of the […]
The NMRA National Convention Is Underway in Chattanooga!
This week, model railroaders from across the country—and around the world—have gathered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the NMRA National Convention. The Scenic City has become the center of the model […]