Category: Events
Events of the Chesapeake Division
2026 Mid-Atlantic Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet
The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Railroad Prototype Modelers (MARPM) Meet, held October 1–4 in the Baltimore area, brought together model railroaders for several days of clinics, operating sessions, layout tours, model displays, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Big Boy Heads East: A Historic Journey to the Northeast
Railfans across the Northeast are enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this year as Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 makes its first-ever journey to the East Coast. The world’s largest […]
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.
2026 NMRA National Convention
The 2026 National Model Railroad Association Convention, themed “Scenic City Express,” will be held in Chattanooga from July 27 to August 2. It promises over 200 hours of clinics, layout tours, and the National Train Show, fostering community and learning among model railroaders. Registration is now open, generating significant excitement.