Category: Featured
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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 […]
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.