A Mid Eastern Regional Division
of the NMRA


National Model Railroad Association

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NMRA M.E.R CONVENTION

Now a word from our super:

The S. M. D. (South Mountain Division) is part of the Mid-Eastern Region of the National Model Railroaders Association. From September to May, we meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month   June – August there are no meetings. We meet at the homes of members who volunteer to host the meetings, so the location of the meeting varies. See our newsletter (the Wheel Report) for our current meeting plans. Meetings are from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. 

Each meeting loosely follows this pattern; 

  • Members arrive and have a look at the host’s layout, or at the layout plan.
  • Snacks (cookies are very popular in SMD) and soft drinks are provided by the host, members are expected to contribute some $ to offset this cost.
  • Many times the host will encourage members to take a throttle and run a train.
  • The division Superintendent calls the group to order and invites the host to tell us about some aspects of their model railroad.
  • Usually we’ll then have a speaker (most times a member of SMD) give a clinic – which is talk on some model railroad related topic. These vary from someone just speaking to the group, to PowerPoint slide shows, to model building tips, to hands on lessons in “how to make rocks,” for example
  • The Superintendent then reviews any news that effects the group or any old business that needed follow up from prior meetings
  • The Superintendent asks if there are any new items the members want to bring up.
  • The official meeting ends.
  • If time allows, back to the train room!

We have many talented modelers in this division, and many impressive home and club layouts. You’ll find SMD members who hate wiring, but some love it. Some hate doing scenery, some love it. Some hate dong track work, some love it. We’ve got modelers in G, O, HO, N and narrow gauge versions of each scale. You’ll find the members of the SMD to be a relaxed bunch who just like model railroading and enjoy the chance to meet with folks who share that interest.  Members of the SMD have been a great help to me in getting my model RR closer to the point I’d like it to be. I encourage you to come to one of our meetings. You don’t have to be a member, guests are welcome.

 Pete Clarke (Superintendent 2009-2010)

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