Sunday, August 18, 2024

Next Meeting Sept 21 in Charlottesville at Rail Tales

Next Meeting

Sept 21 - Charlottesville at Rail Tales

**THIS IS A CHANGE OF OUR NORMAL WEEKEND**

We are heading into the Fall and for the James River Division (JRD) that usually means a trip to

Charlottesville and Rail Tales. For the last several years we have been treated to a make-and-take

workshop by Bret Jones, who owns Rail Tales. By my recollection Bret has had a hand in building

dozens of layouts if not over a hundred layouts. Most of us are lucky to build one or two layouts. If

you build that many layouts, then you pick up a few skills. Add to that all the building of military

models and the tips and tricks learned from that community. This gives Bret quite a depth of

things to choose from for workshops.

For this year’s workshop we will be scratch-building a structure. The JRD will be offering this

clinic to all NMRA members with an advanced registration so Bret can have enough supplies.

The workshop will be available in N, HO, and O. We are not requiring a registration fee, but we

are requesting a donation of $15 for N or HO scale and $30 for O scale. Donations can be made at

the JRD meet in Charlottesville.

Bret says Participants will need:

1. Hobby knife with fresh blades

2. Metal straight edge (preferably scale ruler!)

3. Cutting mat/board/surface

4. Fine natural fiber brush you don’t care about (for glue). We will provide glue as part of the cost.

5. Options- Metal squares would be great

Rail Tales is going to include corner braces in the materials.

If you need any tools, you may contact Rail Tales (434) 984-1170. They will be happy to order the tools for you and have them ready for you to pay for and pick up before the meeting starts on Saturday,

September 21.

To register for the workshop during the JRD meet in Charlottesville on September 21, please use

the REGISTRATION LINK below no later than August 30. Again, advanced registration is

required so Bret can have enough

Layout Tours

1. T-Trak Module Setup at Rail Tales Workshop after Lunch

2. Bob Macionis - Rebuilt Layout. - Some of you missed this last time and have asked about seeing the revised layout

Crossties for August 2024 Posted

Crossties for August 2024 is now available

Link to the August Issue

Monday, July 8, 2024

Meeting This Saturday

Our next meting will be on July 13th in Farmville VA at the Historic Train Station.

Link To GOOGLE MAPS

I am looking forward to the panel discussion with Jerry, Rod and Dick about the their current and past layouts. The life of the layouts and the lessons learned from the journey. Wisdom is best passed on in person and with the option to ask questions so we can all gain insight in the model railroading journey.

Brief overview of each of our layouts - Rod, Dick, Jerry
Layout disassembly and preservation - Rod
Selling collections and disposing of trains - Dick
Downsizing a layout - Jerry
Q&A

Also, there will be a brief overview of the joint build of the MDC Hopper Car in HO.

Theme: Trackside Structure

Layout Tours:

Tulley Turney - former member whose all winter layout is open for the last time

High Bridge Club - First visit by JRD

Come and join us for this event.

Friday, June 21, 2024

Next Meeting In Farmville on July 13th

Our next meting will be on July 13th in Farmville VA at the historic Train Station. I am looking forward to the panel discussion with Jerry, Rod and Dick about the their current and past layouts. The life of the layouts and the lessons learned from the journey. Wisdom is best passed on in person and with the option to ask questions so we can all gain insight in the model railroading journey. Also, there will be a brief overview of the joint build of the MDC Hopper Car in HO.

Come and join us for this event.