The Chesapeake Division

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
2022-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Tomonium, MD, 21093, United States

Annual General Meeting
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | B&O Railroad Historical Society, 5745 Bartholow Road, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
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.

2022 MER Convention
2022-10-20 12:00 - 2022-10-23 17:00 | Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
Carolina Special Look South in 2022
The 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.

Division Meeting
2022-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Western Maryland Railway Historical Society, 41 N Main St MD, Union Bridge, MD, 21791, United States
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.

NMRAx Quarterly Convention
2022-04-23 10:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
NMRAx Quarterly Convention: 8 new Clinics!
From 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.
Live on the NMRA Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nmragroup/
Or just watch along without a Facebook account here: https://www.facebook.com/NMRA.org,
Or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw-7-1FWB5zQgTM0ZVY-Yw

South Mountain Division Mini-Con
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Blue Ridge Fire Hall, 13063 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA, 13063 Monterey Ln, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, 17214, United States
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.

NERx Virtual Convention
2022-03-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-23 18:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-22 18:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Virtual

2 and-a-Half D CAD Using PowerPoint
2022-01-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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.
For 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.
For further information about the clinic, please see Dave’s web site at: https://daackm.github.io
A link to the virtual meeting, to be held via Zoom, will be sent to the membership one week in advance of the meeting.

Annual General Meeting
2021-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | B&O Railroad Historical Society, 5745 Bartholow Road, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
The agenda will include:

Election of New Officers

Paymaster
Clerk

Mini-Clinic(s)
Show and Tell

2021 MER Convention
2021-10-21 12:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00 | Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030, United States
Join us at the Mount Clare Junction convention hosted by the Chesapeake Division.
The convention will be held Oct. 21 – 24, 2021 at the Delta by Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Click the link for more details!

Make 'n Keep Clinic: Loads for Open-Top Cars
2021-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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.

Great Scale Model Train Show, Oct 2020
2020-10-03 - 2020-10-04 | Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
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.

Open House: 2 Potomac Division Layouts
2020-09-05 13:00 - 16:00 | MD
Poolesville, MD – September 5, Open House.

HO – Brian Sheron, LIRR Port Jefferson Branch, HO
Brian Benoit, Seneca Junction; Potomac Division

See the division website, under PD Activities → Calendar, for more details.

Open House: John Swanson (PD, HO)
2020-08-15 12:00 - 15:00 | MD
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.

South Mountain Division's MiniCon 2020
2020-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Blue Ridge Fire Hall, 13063 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA, 13063 Monterey Ln, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, 17214, United States
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.
This no admission charge, wheelchair accessible, educational event is open to the public for the promotion of the hobby of Model Railroading.
April 18, 2020
Blue Ridge Fire Hall
13063 Monterey Ln
Blue Ridge Summit, PA
http://www.smdnmra.org/

Roundhouse Model Train Show
2020-04-04 10:00 - 2020-04-05 16:00 | B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21223, United States
B&O Railroad Museum
Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
April 4-5, 2020
10a-4p Sat / 11a-4p Sun
B&O Railroad Museum
Baldwin Roundhouse
901 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Tickets available at the museum entrance (assuming ~$10)
Cosponsored by the B&O Railroad Museum and Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show

Layout Tour: Al Pugliese
2020-03-21 12:00 - 15:30 | MD
The E-shaped freelance 23 x 32 ft layout is 80% complete and set in the 1950’s with two mainlines with point-to-point logging. Though mostly focused on the Cass, WV, area, Ellicot City and a large Pugsburg, patterned after George Sellios’ style, dominate two of the layout nodes.
Location: Ellicot City (see the Division “Blast!” for address)

Timonium Train Show
2020-02-01 09:00 - 2020-02-02 16:00 | Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
The plan is to show and demonstrate the Division’s switching layout at the Timonium Train Show (Great Scale Model Train and Railroad Collectors Show).
Yes, there is this little thing called the Super Bowl on Feb 2nd, but we are looking for volunteers for 2-4 hour turns at the table to tell folks about the NMRA, the MER, and the Chesapeake Division!
In addition, there will be time to spend any monetary gifts you received over the holidays. NB: Serving at the table does not require public speaking or sales experience!

CCRD Work Session #3 (Tentative)
2020-01-12 13:30 - 17:30 | MD
A work date is being planned to work on the Division’s has a switching layout. The work will take place at the home of The Relay Editor, Kirk Bateman. At least two work sessions will be required, and it is important to complete the work in January.
We will need at least one additional work session to complete the critical items to ready the layout for the Timonium show. Therefore, I would propose that we meet Saturday January 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Secondarily, in case the 11th won’t work for those interested, I can host a work session on Sunday, January 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The size of the layout and the space available limit work parties to 4-5 persons, and task range from electrical, maintenance, cleaning/repair of rolling stock, and (most important) meeting new people. Kirk lives in the Eldersburg area, walking distance from BORHS. Contact him directly at newsletter@chesdiv-nmra.org, and please copy Tim Beaty on your responses to him. Any tools or supplies needed can be discussed with Kirk when you contact him.

CCRD Work Session #2
2020-01-11 13:00 - 17:30 | MD

Work Session: CCRD
2020-01-04 13:00 - 17:30 | MD
A work date is being planned to work on the Division’s has a switching layout. The work will take place at the home of The Relay Editor, Kirk Bateman. At least two work sessions will be required, and it is important to complete the work in January.
The size of the layout and the space available limit work parties to 4-5 persons, and task range from electrical, maintenance, cleaning/repair of rolling stock, and (most important) meeting new people. Kirk lives in the Eldersburg area, walking distance from BORHS. Kirk is suggesting getting a quick start in the new year, starting the weekend of January 4/5; contact him directly at newsletter@chesdiv-nmra.org, and please copy Tim Beaty on your responses to him. Any tools or supplies needed can be discussed with Kirk when you contact him.

Severna Park MRR Club Visit
2019-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Severna Park Model Railroad Club, 3 Riggs Ave, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
The Division is participating in an informal visit to the Severna Park Model Railroad Club. If you attend on Sunday between Noon and 3pm, ask around to find other Division members. Their address is 3 Riggs Ave, Severna Park, Maryland.
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