2026 March Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick recap This meeting was a Division 8 railroading club meeting focused on model railroading and historical presentations. The main presentation was delivered by Craig Wilson, an expert on the […]
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Ann Arbor Cabooses – Craig Wilson
Craig presented a comprehensive history of Ann Arbor Railroad cabooses, documenting various paint schemes and modifications over time. He covered the evolution from the original Wabash-built cabooses in 1945-1955 through
2026 February Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick recap This month’s meeting focused on the upcoming open house event, with discussions about logistics, signage, and helper coordination. The group reviewed pending actions from January, including website updates
Introduction to Static Grass – Mike Hauk
Summary Mike Hauk presented an introduction to static grass techniques, explaining the history and physics behind static grass application. He demonstrated various static grass applicators, including battery-operated and wall-powered units,
2026 January Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick Recap The monthly meeting focused on planning an upcoming open house event, with discussions about registration logistics, map distribution, and signage requirements. Jim Gore presented a detailed clinic on
Modeling Cardstock Buildings – Jim Gore, MMR
Jim Gore, a Master Model Railroader (MMR) from New Hampshire, attended via Zoom and presented a clinic on building structures out of cardstock.
2025 December Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick recap The Division meeting focused on several key topics, including the upcoming open house scheduled for May 16th, which will feature seven railroads and benefit local food pantries. Paul
Modeling the Terminal of Toledo – Doug Tagsold
Doug Tagsold from Division 1 attended the meeting in-person and presented a clinic on modeling railroads in the Toledo area during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Five Busy Places on Your Railroad – Rich Mahaney
Rich Mahaney, NCR president, conducted a clinic on five operational features for model railroads, focusing on interchanges, freight houses, team tracks, rail transload facilities, and safety considerations. He provided real-life examples, emphasizing their importance for enhancing operational activity and interest in model railroading, and offered practical modeling tips for enthusiasts.
2025 November Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick recap The meeting began with introductions and discussions about model train layouts before focusing on website updates and new NMRA branding guidelines. The group reviewed logo requirements and discussed