Category: Events
Events of the Chesapeake Division
Clinics and the Contest Room at the MER Convention
The 2026 Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention, Tracks to Tidewater, held October 15–18 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offered model railroaders plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, share ideas, and appreciate outstanding […]
Exploring Model Railroads at the MER Convention
One of the highlights of attending an NMRA convention is the opportunity to visit model railroads that we might otherwise never get to see. The 2026 Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention, “Tracks […]
Tracks to Tidewater: Chesapeake Division Members Attend the 2026 MER Convention
Several members of the Chesapeake Division attended the 2026 Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention, Tracks to Tidewater, held October 15–18 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Hosted by the Tidewater Division of the National […]
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 […]