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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
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SUMMARY:MER Convention
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Philadelphia Division.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mer-convention-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel -King of Prussia\, PA\, 260 Mall Blvd\, King of Prussia\, 19406\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet
DESCRIPTION:11 September Operating sessions\n12 September Open Houses\n13 September Clinics\, Vendors\, Displays\n14 September Clinics\, Vendors\, Displays\, Raffle​\n\nWe return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore – BWI Airport\, site of the 2024 event. There is complimentary shuttle service to the airport\, Amtrak/MARC BWI rail station\, and Baltimore light rail. The special MARPM rate is only $119 per night plus tax.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mid-atlantic-railroad-prototype-modelers-2/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Baltimore -BWI Airport\, 890 Elkridge Landing Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250906T114542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T114633Z
UID:819-1757163600-1757174400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Open House Layout Visits
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake division will offer four open house layout visits in the Severna Park area. The layouts are within a 10-minute drive of each other. Addresses will be provided at the Severna Park Model Railroad Club from 1 – 1:30 p.m. Individual layouts will be open from 1:30 – 4 p.m.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/open-house-layout-visits/
LOCATION:Severna Park Model Railroad Club\, 3 Riggs Ave\, Severna Park\, MD\, 21146\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T221729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T221729Z
UID:768-1752451200-1752969599@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NMRA National Convention Station No. VI
DESCRIPTION:2025 NMRA National Convention hosted by the North Central Region of the NMRA. \nOpen to ALL model railroaders. You do not have to be an NMRA member to attend.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nmra-national-convention-station-no-vi/
LOCATION:Sheraton Detroit Novi\, 21111 Haggerty Rd\, Novi\, MI\, 48375\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T222112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T222112Z
UID:772-1747267200-1747612799@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:MCR Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mcr-convention/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Dublin\, OH\, 5100 Upper Metro Place\, Dublin\, OH\, 43017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250501T023054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T023054Z
UID:803-1746349200-1746370800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:The Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/the-great-scale-model-train-show-3/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250501T022922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T023204Z
UID:800-1746262800-1746291600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:The Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-8/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250312T225521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T225521Z
UID:787-1743843600-1743863400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:South Mountain Division MiniCon
DESCRIPTION:The South Mountain Division is conducting our annual minicon Saturday April 5. \nIn addition\, we are planning to have several layouts open on Sunday April 6. You will have to attend the mini-con to get the address info for the open houses.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/south-mountain-division-minicon/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250323T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T171710Z
UID:790-1743238800-1743256800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Modeler's Day-In
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Division will host a Modeler’s Day-In (MDI) Saturday March 29 from 9am to 2pm. Members of other Divisions are welcome to join us\, as well. You will have the opportunity to talk with and get to know other modelers\, and make progress on your project. Doors will open ~8:30 AM\, with an approximate start time of 9:00 AM. We will straighten up in time to be out by about 2:00 PM. Donuts and coffee will be available. If you want something more substantial\, you may wish to bring a light lunch. \nWe will conduct this MDI in a different format than in the last few years: a hands-on clinic\, described below\, and\, in parallel\, should you prefer to work on something else\, you may bring your own project (something easily transportable)\, and whatever tools you may need (no spray painting\, please) to work on your project. \nHands-On Clinic: Jeff Burch will be conducting a hands-on weathering clinic in which he will demonstrate techniques he uses. We will have multiple stations at which participants may work. This activity is intended to be “hands-on\,” not an “arm-chair” activity. Bring models to work on! And if you don’t have any of your own rolling stock that you want to work with\, we will have some cars from the Division layout available for you to try your hand at weathering. \nThe following weathering techniques/styles will be accommodated: \n\nTube Oil paints — good for rust streaks\, painting streaks\, faded/running lettering\, and “dot filters” to provide color modulation.\nTamiya panel line fluids. Jeff will have brown\, black\, and grey. These are a great way to provide some contrast and make details “pop”.\nBragdon weathering powders. Jeff likes to use these often because they have a polymer binder mixed in with them. You don’t need to overspray with a clear coat to get it to stay on the model.\nVallejo and AK interactive weathering enamels and powders. Similar to the Bragdon powders\, but more broadly available at local hobby shops and often used in larger scale military model displays.\nPanPastel powders. These do require a clear coat to act as a “fixative”\, but they can also be used on structures without a clear coat\, since buildings don’t do a great deal of “moving around” on our layouts.\n\nWhat should you bring? \n\nModels to work on\, they should be sprayed 24 hours beforehand with a matte clear coat (i.e. dullcoat\, or Vallejo matte medium)\nModeling materials that you already own are great to bring. Even if Jeff brings the same products\, you can share with others\, or perhaps you already know a different technique to share. Additionally\, if you have never used the products\, you can gain the bravery to do so by working together with the rest of us in a group.\nBrushes (cheap synthetic brushes are fine). Please don’t use expensive Winsor & Newton Kolinsky sable brushes for weathering.\nCotton swabs\nMakeup sponges (wedge shaped). Makeup sponges are VERY useful for streaking effects.\nMakeup applicator swabs. These are similar to cotton swabs\, but benefit from not leaving little cotton fibers on your model.\nPaper towels\n\nDrop cloths and a large roll of “craft paper” will be available to minimize mess and allow for easy clean-up. \nAnd\, as noted above\, if weathering isn’t what you want to do\, you are invited to bring a current project (something easily transportable)\, and whatever tools you may need (no spray painting\, please) to work on your project.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/modelers-day-in-2/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T214840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T222651Z
UID:757-1742634000-1742679000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:RPM-East
DESCRIPTION:Make your plans to attend and re-energize your modeling efforts as winter melts into spring. RPM-East is sponsored by Division Two of the NMRA\, Mid-Central Region. \nIn addition to the on-site events\, we are planning operating sessions on the Thursday before the event and a Sunday self-guided home layout tour. Railfan opportunities are nearby. The Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad runs through Youngwood as it makes rail connections in Greensburg and Connellsville. The busy Norfolk Southern main line is just north of nearby Greensburg\, while the CSX mainline is 20 miles south in Connellsville\, PA. \nRegister now to attend one of the longest running railroad prototype modeling meets in the east.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/757/
LOCATION:Westmoreland County Community College\, 145 Pavilion Lane\, Youngwood\, PA\, 15697\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T214707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T214707Z
UID:753-1742547600-1742592600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:RPM-East
DESCRIPTION:Make your plans to attend and re-energize your modeling efforts as winter melts into spring. RPM-East is sponsored by Division Two of the NMRA\, Mid-Central Region. \nIn addition to the on-site events\, we are planning operating sessions on the Thursday before the event and a Sunday self-guided home layout tour. Railfan opportunities are nearby. The Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad runs through Youngwood as it makes rail connections in Greensburg and Connellsville. The busy Norfolk Southern main line is just north of nearby Greensburg\, while the CSX mainline is 20 miles south in Connellsville\, PA. \nRegister now to attend one of the longest running railroad prototype modeling meets in the east.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/rpm-east/
LOCATION:Westmoreland County Community College\, 145 Pavilion Lane\, Youngwood\, PA\, 15697\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T220041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T220041Z
UID:759-1740164400-1740171600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Division Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ben Sullivan will give a Zoom clinic on the B&O’s Georgetown Branch. \nThe link to this virtual meeting will be sent to the Division email list one week prior to the meeting. If you are not on the Division email list (i.e.\, you are not receiving the monthly email Blast provided by our Division Clerk) and are interested in attending\, please contact the Superintendent at the email address listed on our Officers & Staff page.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/division-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T132750Z
UID:751-1738486800-1738508400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:The Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/the-great-scale-model-train-show-2/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20250131T132625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T132625Z
UID:749-1738400400-1738429200@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:The Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/the-great-scale-model-train-show/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T124000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240803T005724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T223734Z
UID:717-1730538000-1730551200@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Division will conduct our annual meeting November 2. \n9:00 a.m.     Doors open\n9:30 a.m.     Superintendent’s Remarks\n9:45 a.m.     Paymaster’s Report\n9:55 a.m.     Clinic #1 Mike Shylanski: Coil Steel Rides the B&O\n11:00 a.m.    Clinic #2 Fritz Dahlin: Weathering with Craft Paints\n11:40 a.m.    Tom Casey: CSX Howard Street Tunnel Expansion\n12:00 p.m.    Around the Room Show-n-Tell
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:B&O Railroad Historical Society\, 5745 Bartholow Road\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20241103T162522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T162522Z
UID:744-1730448000-1733072400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Model Railroad Open Houses (DE\, MD\, NJ\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:The Model Railroad Open Houses are an annual November event which showcases local model railroads in our region. Visit their website at the link below for further information.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/model-railroad-open-houses-de-md-nj-pa/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240401T003242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T011756Z
UID:687-1729123200-1729468799@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention
DESCRIPTION:The CAROLINA PIEDMONT DIVISION invites you to come to the Heart of Carolina for the 2024 MER Convention to be held the weekend of October 17-20. We have scheduled four days of model railroading activities: clinics\, contests\, modular layouts\, a silent auction\, layout tours\, prototype tours\, a banquet with featured speaker\, awards presentation and non rail activities. There will be much to see\, learn\, do and enjoy. \nVisit the convention website for further information.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mer-convention/
LOCATION:Marriott at Research Triangle Park\, Marriott at Research Triangle Park 4700 Guardian Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240803T003519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T003519Z
UID:713-1728723600-1728835200@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-7/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240817T153644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T153644Z
UID:724-1727006400-1727024400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mainline Hobby Sale and Open House / Layout Tours
DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE/LAYOUT TOURS\nSEPTEMBER 21 & 22\, 2024\nDoors open Saturday at 9:00AM\, Sunday at 12:00PM \nCome out and visit with us\, take part in the Model Railroad Layout Tour! Layout tours include N scale to G scale home and club model railroads. \nThere is NO charge! Tours are self guided\, all within an hour of the store. Also we are having a SALE that weekend\, on EVERYTHING in the store! (Excludes consignment items)
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mainline-hobby-sale-and-open-house-layout-tours-2/
LOCATION:Mainline Hobby\, 15066 Buchanan Trl E\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240817T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T153509Z
UID:720-1726909200-1726938000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mainline Hobby Sale and Open House / Layout Tours
DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE/LAYOUT TOURS\nSEPTEMBER 21 & 22\, 2024\nDoors open Saturday at 9:00AM\, Sunday at 12:00PM \nCome out and visit with us\, take part in the Model Railroad Layout Tour! Layout tours include N scale to G scale home and club model railroads. \nThere is NO charge! Tours are self guided\, all within an hour of the store. Also we are having a SALE that weekend\, on EVERYTHING in the store! (Excludes consignment items)
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mainline-hobby-sale-and-open-house-layout-tours/
LOCATION:Mainline Hobby\, 15066 Buchanan Trl E\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240803T002233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T002233Z
UID:709-1725494400-1725839999@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Railroad Prototype Modelers (RPM)
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Railroad Prototype Modelers will meet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport in Linthicum\, Maryland\, close by the Baltimore-Washington Parkway\, I-95\, and the BWI Airport Amtrak Station.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mid-atlantic-railroad-prototype-modelers-rpm/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Baltimore -BWI Airport\, 890 Elkridge Landing Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240803T001338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T001427Z
UID:703-1722729600-1723420799@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:SurfLiner 2024 NMRA National Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NMRA National Convention and National Train Show will be held in the PSR this year in Long Beach\, CA from August 4-11\, 2024. Please visit https://surfliner2024.org/ for more information.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/surfliner-2024-nmra-national-convention/
LOCATION:The Westin Long Beach\, 333 East Ocean Boulevard\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240401T011624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T011739Z
UID:693-1715817600-1716163199@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Central Region (MCR) Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NMRA’s Mid-Central Region (MCR) will be holding their 2024 convention in Cleveland\, OH.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mid-central-region-2024-convention/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel -Middleburg Heights\, OH\, 7230 Engle Road\, Middleburg Heights\, OH\, 44130\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240306T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T155939Z
UID:675-1710579600-1710597600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Modeler's Day In --THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE Mar 15 11:55 am: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The Division Board of Directors apologizes for the short notice\, but we have had to cancel the Modeler’s Day In scheduled for March 16. \n  \nNMRA members and their guests are invited to bring a current project or two (projects that are easily transportable) and any tools you may need (no spray painting\, please – the room has new carpet!) to work on your project. You will have the opportunity to talk with and get to know other modelers\, and make progress on your project. The event will be held at: Christ Episcopal Church\, 6800 Oakland Mills Road\, Columbia\, MD 21045 (at the intersection of Dobbin Road and Oakland Mills Road) (after entering the Church property\, take the drive to the left\, and proceed to the lower level of the newer and larger Church building). \nDoors will open ~8:30 AM with an anticipated start time of 9:00 AM. We will straighten up in time to be out by about 2:00 PM. Donuts and coffee will be available. If you want something more substantial\, you may want to bring a light lunch. \nBe prepared to describe what you are working on\, and perhaps ask for assistance from others in attendance. The Division layout may be there as well\, so even if you don’t bring a project you may be able to clean track or run trains.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/modelers-day-in/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20231210T165327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T165327Z
UID:659-1707040800-1707062400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Division will be present at the February Great Scale Model Train Show.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-6/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20231210T165233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T165233Z
UID:657-1706950800-1706979600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Division will be present at the February Great Scale Model Train Show.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-5/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20240119T201049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T201049Z
UID:671-1705690800-1705698000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Division Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:We will meet via Zoom. The link to the Zoom meeting was included in the latest eBlast\, sent Wednesday evening (January 17). \nIf you cannot locate that email and therefore need the meeting link\, please contact the Division Superintendent via email at super@chesdiv-nmra.org
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/division-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240107
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SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Model Railroad Train Display
DESCRIPTION:The Four County Society of Model Engineers (FCSME) will be hosting their annual model railroad display at various dates from November 24\, 2023 to January 6\, 2024. See the calendar on their website for the schedule.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/2023-christmas-model-railroad-train-display/
LOCATION:TownMall of Westminster\, 400 N Center St\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20231109T001724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T001724Z
UID:654-1700298000-1700307000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Doors will open at 9:00 AM. We’ll sign-in and socialize (there will be donuts) until 9:45 AM\, at which time our business meeting will commence. Following the business meeting\, Mike Shylanski will present a clinic titled “B&O\, C&O\, and Western Maryland Airslide Covered Hoppers and How to Model them in HO.”
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:B&O Railroad Historical Society\, 5745 Bartholow Road\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260513T155027
CREATED:20230326T183518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T183619Z
UID:634-1697673600-1698019199@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Eastern NMRA Regional Convention - Round the Curve to Altoona
DESCRIPTION:The Convention is being hosted by Susquehanna Division 11. As you know\, Altoona was the heart of the Pennsylvania Railroad during the heyday of American railroading. The Convention will provide visits to historic railroad facilities\, sites\, and attractions\, and provide educational experiences for all attendees. \nBarry Schmitt\, the Convention Clinic Chair\, is seeking NMRA members who would like to present a clinic at the convention. For those who have never presented at a regional convention\, you can earn four (4) points toward the Author Achievement Program. This could be your first step on the path to achieving MMR status. They welcome any topic associated with model railroading or prototype railroading that is related to our model railroading hobby. \nThe plan is to offer 50+ clinic slots over the four-day convention. A clinic slot is based on a 45-50-minute clinic\, 10-15 minutes for Q&A\, and 30-minutes for setup\, tear down\, and break time between clinics. Each of the three (3) clinic rooms will have a full audio/visual setup\, tables for model displays or other support material\, and a convention clinic team member who will introduce the clinician and provide any assistance needed during the presentation. \nFor those interested in presenting a clinic or who have questions\, kindly contact Barry Schmitt by either phone (717.877.1810) or email (sbschmitt@comcast.net). \nRegistration will open in mid-April.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mid-eastern-region-convention-round-the-curve-to-altoona/
LOCATION:Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center\, 1 Sheraton Drive\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
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