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 […]
Tune In While You Model: Podcasts Every Model Railroader Should Know
One of the great things about model railroading is that you can enjoy the hobby even when you’re not in the train room. Whether you’re commuting to work, traveling to […]
Manufacturer Spotlight – Conowingo Models
One of the greatest strengths of the Chesapeake Division is the incredible talent found within our membership. Our members contribute to the hobby in countless ways—as layout builders, operators, historians, […]
Combining Hobbies – Bicycling and Rail Fanning
This writeup is by David DiCarlo and his experience biking the Gap Trail. Last October I had the opportunity to combine two of my favorite hobbies—railfanning and bicycle touring. I […]