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SUMMARY:Using TinkerCAD
DESCRIPTION:Kurt Thompson\, MMR will present a hands-on (computer) session titled “Using TinkerCAD\,” a prelude to 3D printing. The clinic will be held in the Computer Room of the Anne Arundel County Library\, Odenton Branch\, which has limited seating for 19 attendees. Please preregister with Tim Beaty\, our Division Clerk (or contact the Division Superintendent at the address listed on our Chesapeake Division Officers & Staff webpage at the Division website). \nThere should be computers for everyone but if you like\, you may bring your own laptop. \nThere is a simple prerequisite for the clinic: Register as a user at the TinkerCAD website (https://www.tinkercad.com/). User accounts are free.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/using-tinkercad/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel County Library – Odenton Branch\, 1325 Annapolis Road\, Odenton\, MD\, 21113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T123000
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SUMMARY:Joint Mini Con - Chesapeake & Potomac Divisions
DESCRIPTION:A Joint MiniCon\, presented by the Chesapeake and Potomac Divisions\, will be held at the South Columbia Baptist Church\, from 8:45am – 12:30pm. \nWe’ll have five clinics and a popular vote contest with “on track” and “off track” categories. Photos of the winning models will be published in the next issue of the Potomac Flyer (the Potomac Division newsletter) and on the Chesapeake Division’s web site. There will be donuts and coffee\, tea\, and water available for refreshment. So come on out! \nThe schedule and a description of the clinics follows. \nTimetable \n\n\n\n8:45 am\nOpen to Members for Registration \nSet Up Display Models for Popular Vote (2 categories: On-Track and Off-Track)\nCoffee and Donuts!!!\n\n\n9:15 am\nGreeting and Announcements – Superintendents \nChurch Representative\nCoffee and Donuts!!!\n\n\n\nClinics Set 1\n\n\n\n9:30 am\nMotive Power (Alex Belida\, Potomac Div)\nWeathering with Oils (Jeff Burch\, Chesapeake Div)\n\n\n\n10:10 am\nBreak for Coffee and Popular Voting\n\n\n\n\nClinics Set 2\n\n\n\n10:20 am\nBackdrops (Brian Sheron\, Potomac Div)\nWeathering with Vallejo Acrylics (Mike Shylanski\, Chesapeake Div)\n\n\n\n11:00 am\nBreak for Coffee and Popular Voting\n\n\n\n11:10 am\nClinic Set 3  \nTrash to Treasures (Martin Brechbiel\, Potomac Div)\n\n\n\n11:50 am\nFinal Assembly\, Popular Vote Results\, Close out\n\n\n\n12:10 pm\nClean up after conclusion of Final Assembly \n \n\n\n\n12:30–1:00 pm\nPotomac Division Board of Directors Meeting\n \n\n\n\n  \nClinic Descriptions \nClinic 1 Motive Power: Alex Belida\, MMR\, Potomac\, has always been fascinated by early generation locomotives used by some logging operations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. One has long been his favorite—the vertical boiler engine. In working for his NMRA Motive Power certificate\, he decided to scratchbuild one. In this clinic\, Alex explains the process and decisions he went through. \nClinic 2 Weathering with Oils: Jeff Burch\, Chesapeake says oil paints provide a way to weather models in an unrushed manner. They have a long working time in comparison to acrylics. Oil paints can be used to provide a color fade\, rust\, grime\, paint streaks\, or even to provide a nice color variance to depict a lightly
weathered freight car or locomotive. The following techniques will be demonstrated: light weathering with a dot-filter\, heavy rust or grime\, fading/bleeding white lettering on a freight car side. \nClinic 3 Backdrops: Brian Sheron\, MMR\, Potomac\, notes that model train layouts are mainly constrained by two factors\, limited available space\, and accessibility. Both factors inhibit the viewer’s perception of depth when viewing a model railroading scene\, unless we can add backdrops to our layouts that will impart the feeling of depth. Brian will describe various techniques that a modeler can use to achieve the perception of depth on their layout. \nClinic 4 Weathering with Vallejo Acrylics: Mike Shylanski\, Chesapeake\, says versatile Vallejo paints and washes can be very effective at giving your model rolling stock a realistic appearance. This clinic will show examples of how you can hand weather or even hand paint HO freight equipment. Approaches to modeling everything from galvanized car roofs to rust effects will be illustrated. Era-specific weathering will be highlighted. \nClinic 5 Trash to Treasures: Martin Brechbiel\, MMR\, Potomac\, You see these items\, models\, structures\, old half built kits\, etc.\, from what seems an eon past as you wander the aisles of train show and meets\, or as you peruse the listings of eBay\, shake your head invisibly and think to yourself\, “What trash\, garbage\, rubbish…”.  Yet\, some of these items are just waiting for you take them home and work a bit of magic on them\, rebuilding and/or repurposing them for use on your layout. So\, I look for and find the occasional hidden treasure\, and take them home for very little cost (free sometimes!) recognizing the inherent play value that lives on waiting to be appreciated. I’ll show you a few examples these and present the processes that I employ for both rolling stock and structures that become scenery vignettes. \nPopular Vote: We’re encouraging members to bring models for display at the Joint Meet. We will conduct a popular vote for favorite On-Track model (engines and cars) and for Off-Track model (structures). Everyone who brings a display model should also bring a card or slip of paper on which they should write their name and a description of their model\, placing it with the model on a table that will be set up for this purpose. (We’ll have paper for those who may forget to bring it with them.) \nThose who want to vote should complete a paper “ballot” (which will be provided at the minicon) and write down the name(s) of the owner(s) of the model(s) they like best for either or both of the categories –- On-Track and Off-Track. Board members of the two Divisions will count the votes and announce the winners in the closing session and their photos will be taken with their winning models. These will appear in the August-September issue of the Potomac Flyer and on the Chesapeake Division web site.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/joint-mini-con-chesapeake-potomac-divisions/
LOCATION:South Columbia Baptist Church\, 8814 Guilford Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
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SUMMARY:Mid-Central NMRA Regional Convention - Rails to Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:The Mid Central NMRA will present their Regional Convention\, titled Rails to Pittsburg.  Sponsored by the Keystone Division of the NMRA\, Mid-Central Region\, at the Doubletree by Hilton at Cranberry\, 910 Sheraton Drive\, Mars\, PA\, 16046. \n 
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/mid-central-nmra-regional-convention/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton at Cranberry\, 910 Sheraton Drive\, Mars\, PA\, 16046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20230326T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T170656Z
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SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake and Potomac Divisions will be teaming up to man a table at the April GSMTS. Division members may sign up with the link provided in the monthly email Blast. If you have not received the link and want to join us\, please contact the Division Superintendent via email. \nUse the following link for a show flyer with discount admission: https://gsmts.com/CourtesyCoupons/Show.jpg
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-4/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T170630Z
UID:598-1682758800-1682784000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake and Potomac Divisions will be teaming up to man a table at the April GSMTS. Division members may sign up with the link provided in the monthly email Blast. If you have not received the link and want to join us\, please contact the Division Superintendent via email. \nUse the following link for a show flyer with discount admission: https://gsmts.com/CourtesyCoupons/Show.jpg
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-3/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20230326T170248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T170248Z
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SUMMARY:Strasburg 2Rail O Scale Train Show & Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:Strasburg 2Rail O SCALE Train Show & Swap Meet\, to be held at the Strasburg PA Fire Company\, 203 W Franklin St\, Strasburg\, PA 17579.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/strasburg-2rail-o-scale-train-show-swap-meet/
LOCATION:Strasburg PA Fire Company\, 203 W Franklin St\, Strasburg\, PA\, 17579\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T165404Z
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SUMMARY:South Mountain Division Mini Con
DESCRIPTION:The NMRA/MER South Mountain Division and Mainline Hobby Supply will host their 9th annual Mini Con at the Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln.\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA 17214.  You are invited to enjoy this one-day free event\, one block north of Main Line Hobby Supply.  The Mini Con will consist of prototype and modeling presentations\, formal and informal clinics\, modular displays\, interaction with fellow hobbyists and beginners\, and a 10% discount at Mainline Hobby Supply.  There is no charge for admission\, and the facility is wheelchair accessible and open to the public for promotion of the hobby of Model Railroading.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/south-mountain-division-mini-con-2/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20230203T230323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T230323Z
UID:594-1675591200-1675612800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-2/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20230203T230214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T230214Z
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SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show
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URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20230127T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T160744Z
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SUMMARY:Division Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will hold a Division meeting Friday\, January 27\, at 7:30 pm via Zoom. If you are a Division member\, you should have received the link to the Zoom meeting via email. If you did not\, and would like to join us\, please email the Division Superintendent. You will find a link to email him on the Division Officers & Staff tab of this website. \nDuring our meeting we will view a couple of model railroading videos together\, and have some discussion about each. The videos planned are as follows. \nJoe Fugate’s Siskiyou Line Lessons Learned (44 minutes): January of 2017\, Joe Fugate announced in MRH magazine that he elected to dismantle his then-current Siskiyou Line.  In this video\, find out why Joe made this decision\, and learn about the new Siskiyou Line 2 that will replace the old layout.  Joe candidly talks about the good\, the bad\, and the ugly of his old layout\, and how the new modular SL2 will improve upon it. \nRon’s Trains ‘n Things – Operations: Model Railroad Yard Operations – What They Do And Why They Do It  (17 minutes). In this video Ron discusses model railroad yard operations – what they do and why they do it.  Many people are interested in railroad yards – all of those tracks and cars – but many people don’t know what they do and why they do it.  Ron will show us the basics of yard operations as it fits into the total work of the railroad. \nWe have a little over an hour of content planned\, and will also allow time for socializing and discussion\, so we will probably wrap up around 9:00 pm.  Of course\, we can keep going as long as we’re having fun.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/division-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20221204T182719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T015305Z
UID:576-1670614200-1670619600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Division Meeting: Iron Horse Rambles
DESCRIPTION:We will have a guest speaker\, George Johnson\, at our upcoming Division meeting. George is a member of the Meade Area Railroad Society (MARRS) modular model railroad club\, and a long-time amateur railroad photographer.  A former resident of Columbia\, Maryland\, he moved to Pennsylvania after retiring from Fort Meade.  George currently volunteers at the Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) in Carlisle\, Pennsylvania\, where\, as a volunteer\, he is cataloging a significant photography collection donated by local professional photographer and life-long railfan\, Jim Bradley.  He recently published the first book based on the collection for the CCHS: “Iron Horse Rambles – as seen through the lens of Jim Bradley.” \nGeorge’s presentation will focus on Jim Bradley’s photo documentation of the Iron Horse Rambles – a series of steam locomotive excursions operated by the Reading Railroad.  The “stars” of the Iron Horse Rambles were the four heavy-duty 4-8-4 steam locomotives the Reading Company took out of storage solely for the purpose of pulling the excursions.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/division-meeting-iron-horse-rambles/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20221122T014303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T014303Z
UID:572-1670148000-1670169600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/greenbergs-great-train-toy-show-2/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20221122T013520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T014112Z
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SUMMARY:Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/greenbergs-great-train-toy-show/
LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Tomonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20221107T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T195308Z
UID:561-1668243600-1668254400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Division will hold its annual general meeting at the B&O Railroad Historical Society. Doors will open at 9am. We will have an opportunity to socialize from 9 – 10am. We will convene a short business meeting at 10am\, after which we will hold a couple of presentations. The Division layout will also be on display.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:B&O Railroad Historical Society\, 5745 Bartholow Road\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20191231T002826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T222210Z
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SUMMARY:2022 MER Convention
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Special Look South in 2022 \nThe Carolina Southern Division is proud to be the sponsor of the 2022 Convention of the Mid-Eastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association called the CAROLINA SPECIAL which will be held in Charlotte\, North Carolina. This annual event provides a venue for NMRA Model Railroaders from Maryland\, Virginia\, Delaware\, and the District of Columbia\, plus parts of New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\, West Virginia\, and North and South Carolina to gather and share their craftsmanship and skill\, enjoy the fellowship of fellow ferroequinologists\, visit local layouts and prototype rail operations\, and to generally have a good time.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/2022-mer-convention/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 JM Keynes Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220608T100437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T100538Z
UID:544-1655042400-1655049600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Division Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Division is planning a visit to the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society in Union Bridge\, MD.  Their Sunday hours are from 1-4\, we are looking to gather as a Division at 2pm.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/division-meeting/
LOCATION:Western Maryland Railway Historical Society\, 41 N Main St MD\, Union Bridge\, MD\, 21791\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220410T125053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T130039Z
UID:521-1650708000-1650747600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NMRAx Quarterly Convention
DESCRIPTION:NMRAx Quarterly Convention: 8 new Clinics! \nFrom 10 am EST\, till 2 pm\, a small break and again 5 pm till 9 pm. 8 clinics\, with breakout rooms to dicuss the clinic with the clinician after each clinic. \nLive on the NMRA Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nmragroup/ \nOr just watch along without a Facebook account here: https://www.facebook.com/NMRA.org\, \nOr on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw-7-1FWB5zQgTM0ZVY-Yw
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nmrax-quarterly-convention/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220410T124430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T125347Z
UID:517-1650704400-1650729600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:South Mountain Division Mini-Con
DESCRIPTION:NMRA\,MER South Mountain Division (SMD) and Mainline Hobby Supply host the SMD 8th annual Mini-Con at the Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln.\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, located one block north of Main Line Hobby Supply. Come interact with your fellow hobbyists\, beginner to Master Model Railroader\, and enjoy prototype and modeling presentations\, formal and informal clinics\, and modular displays. This educational event is open to the public for the promotion of the hobby of Model Railroading. There is no admission charge. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/south-mountain-division-mini-con/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln.\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 13063 Monterey Ln\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220307T141726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T141726Z
UID:510-1648146600-1648159200@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NERx Virtual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nerx-virtual-convention-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220307T141628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T141628Z
UID:508-1648060200-1648072800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NERx Virtual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nerx-virtual-convention-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220307T141414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T141414Z
UID:506-1647973800-1647986400@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NERx Virtual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nerx-virtual-convention/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220307T141429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T141429Z
UID:503-1647887400-1647900000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:NERx Virtual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/nerx-virtual-convention-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20220109T140114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T140830Z
UID:496-1642793400-1642798800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:2 and-a-Half D CAD Using PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Dave Ackmann of the NMRA’s Mid-Continent Region Gateway Division will conduct a clinic introducing CAD using PowerPoint. Following is a description of the material to be covered. \nFor a 3D printing Newbie\, using 3D design software can be a bit intimidating\, so let’s simplify things and start learning Computer Aided Design with software we may already know\, namely PowerPoint\, and a technique I call 2 and-a-Half D CAD. You will learn how to use advanced PowerPoint drawing tools like bezier curve manipulation and shape subtraction to create useful 2D shapes\, including board-and-batten siding\, clapboard siding\, corrugated roofing\, windows\, fences\, railings\, sign supports and more. We will cover how to export PowerPoint pages as PDFs\, and convert the PDFs into Stereo Lithography files for 3D printing using the ANYCONV.COM. web site. Finally\, we will cover just a few simple object manipulation tricks in TinkerCAD and CURA to manipulate simple objects into more complex ones. \nFor further information about the clinic\, please see Dave’s web site at: https://daackm.github.io \nA link to the virtual meeting\, to be held via Zoom\, will be sent to the membership one week in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/2-and-a-half-d-cad-using-powerpoint-dave-ackmann-gateway-division-nmra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20211105T222845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T223023Z
UID:485-1636192800-1636200000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The agenda will include: \n\nElection of New Officers\n\nPaymaster\nClerk\n\n\nMini-Clinic(s)\nShow and Tell
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:B&O Railroad Historical Society\, 5745 Bartholow Road\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20191231T004127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T234333Z
UID:359-1634817600-1635094800@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:2021 MER Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Mount Clare Junction convention hosted by the Chesapeake Division. \nThe convention will be held Oct. 21 – 24\, 2021 at the Delta by Marriott Hunt Valley Inn\, Hunt Valley\, MD 21030 \nClick the link for more details!
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/2021-mer-convention/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley\, 245 Shawan Road\, Hunt Valley\, MD\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20210615T223221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T223221Z
UID:479-1624042800-1624050000@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Make 'n Keep Clinic: Loads for Open-Top Cars
DESCRIPTION:The Division will hold a virtual Make ‘n Keep Clinic\, via Zoom. The clinicians will guide us through the process of making several different types of loads for our open-top cars: (1) scrap wheels\, (2) baled scrap metal\, (3) and pulpwood for our gondolas and (4) coal for our open hoppers.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/make-n-keep-clinic-loads-for-open-top-cars/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20200619T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T173640Z
UID:427-1601683200-1601855999@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Great Scale Model Train Show\, Oct 2020
DESCRIPTION:The next scheduled Great Scale Model Train Show (GSMTS) is scheduled for October 3rd & 4th\, 2020. Please check the GMTS website to confirm the event is happening before you go.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/great-scale-model-train-show-oct-2020/
LOCATION:Timonium Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Rd\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20200617T232943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T233529Z
UID:406-1599310800-1599321600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Open House: 2 Potomac Division Layouts
DESCRIPTION:Poolesville\, MD – September 5\, Open House. \n\nHO – Brian Sheron\, LIRR Port Jefferson Branch\, HO \nBrian Benoit\, Seneca Junction; Potomac Division\n\nSee the division website\, under PD Activities → Calendar\, for more details.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/open-house-brian-sheron-pd-ho/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20200617T232506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T232506Z
UID:404-1597492800-1597503600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:Open House: John Swanson (PD\, HO)
DESCRIPTION:Gainesville\, VA – August 15\, Open House. HO – John Swanson\, Cresson Branch PRR\, Potomac Division; See the division website\, under PD Activities → Calendar\, for more details.
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/open-house-john-swanson-pd-ho/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153659
CREATED:20191231T004935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T005015Z
UID:363-1587200400-1587225600@chesdiv-nmra.org
SUMMARY:South Mountain Division's MiniCon 2020
DESCRIPTION:NMRA\, MER South Mountain Division and Mainline Hobby Supply host its 8th annual Mini Con at the Blue Ridge Fire Hall. Come enjoy from 9 AM to 4 PM\, this one-day free event one block north of Main Line Hobby Supply\, consisting of prototype and modeling presentations\, formal and informal clinics\, modular displays\, and interaction with your fellow hobbyists and beginners. \nThis no admission charge\, wheelchair accessible\, educational event is open to the public for the promotion of the hobby of Model Railroading. \nApril 18\, 2020 \nBlue Ridge Fire Hall \n13063 Monterey Ln \nBlue Ridge Summit\, PA \nhttp://www.smdnmra.org/
URL:https://chesdiv-nmra.org/events/south-mountain-divisions-minicon-2020/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Fire Hall\, 13063 Monterey Ln.\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 13063 Monterey Ln\, Blue Ridge Summit\, PA\, 17214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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