Train Show - 2014 Conard High School

The 2014 Conard High School Train Show.

The club setup an HO layout in support of the West Hartford Technology Student Association at Conard High School in West Hartford, CT.  The club had an encore display of it's 16'x36' HO scale layout which won First Place at the National Train Show in Cleveland, OH over the summer.

Check out the entire train show wrap up at: http://mprr.org/trainshow/whtsatrainshow

Train Show - 2014 National Train Show

The Pennsy Yard Module setup with the Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club's 2014 National Train Show Layout in Cleveland, OH.

What a trip!  We traveled a long way from our home in Connecticut to the shores of Lake Erie for the 2014 National Train Show. A group of 10 members made the trek with a 26'x36' HO scale modular layout.

Check out the entire story on our website at: http://mprr.org/clubtrip/highballtocleveland2014

Train Show - 2014 National Train Day

2014 National Train Day at New London Union Station.

To celebrate this year's National Train Day on May 10, 2014, the club was asked by Amtrak to setup a display inside the New London Union Station.  The club displayed a 12'x20' HO scale layout and had a great time.

Check out the entire train show wrap up at: http://mprr.org/trainshow/nationaltrainday2014

Keystone Bound - Club Trip 2013

The club being interviewed by the local paper during the 2013 club trip.

The 2013 edition of the club railfan trip brought the club backs to some of our favorite hot spots but also included some new destinations.  The group was able to see the Age of Steam roundhouse as well as take a tour of a model railroad club in Lewistown, PA.

To read more about this summer's adventure, visit: http://mprr.org/clubtrip/clubtrip2013

Danbury and Garden State Northern Day Trip

A ride through the Danbury Railway Museum in April 2013.

 The club was again invited to visit the Garden State Northern model railroad club in North Haledon, NJ.  It was a great trip and the group coupled the visit with a stop at the Danbury Railway Museum.

Read about the entire trip: http://mprr.org/clubtrip/gardenstatebound2013

Train Show - Railroad Hobby Show 2013

The HO scale layout at the 2013 Railroad Hobby Show.

After a long summer of revamping the layout, the HO scale modules were looking good for the 2013 Railroad Hobby Show.  Besides the appearance renovations like green fascia paint and new black skirting, the club converted the layout to DCC which meant all new wiring and harness for over 70 module sections.

To read more about the show, visit: http://mprr.org/trainshow/railroadhobbyshow2013

Danbury and Garden State Northern Day Trip

A Metro-North train sits at the Danbury Railway Museum in March 2010.

The club was invited to visit the Garden State Northern model railroad club in North Haledon, NJ.  It was a great trip and the group coupled the visit with a stop at the Danbury Railway Museum.

Read about the entire trip: http://mprr.org/clubtrip/gardenstatebound2012