April 12, 2025 – Susquehanna Division virtual meet on Zoom, invitation will be emailed to the members
June 21, 2025 – Susquehanna Division in-person membership meeting in Dauphin, PA
Upcoming Susquehanna Division Events
Susquehanna Division Virtual Meet, April 12, 2025
Where:
The comfort of your home
When:
Gathering on-line starting at 9:00 AM
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM
The meet will include:
- Introductions
- State of the Division
- Modelers’ Showcase
- Two Clinics (see below)
- Modelers’ Forum
Chris Kier will present: “DCC-EX: Open Hardware DCC System.” This is an introduction to an open source DCC system that is a lower-cost alternative to commercial DCC systems.
David Ellis will present: “The Golden Spike Award: What it is and How to Achieve It. ” Dave will provide an overview and share the process of another member of the division.
Upcoming Events By External Organizations
April 27, 10AM-4PM – Outdoor Model Train Sale & Open House in Bethlehem, PA
July 18-20 – Central Pennsylvania Short Lines RPM in Mount Union, PA
Model Railroad Clubs
The following model railroad clubs are not necessarily affiliated with the Susquehanna Division, but may be of interest to our members.
The Anthracite Model Railroad Club is located in the Hazleton area.
The Carbon Model Railroad Society, is located between Allentown and Jim Thorpe.
The Hudson Model Railroad Club is located near Wilkes Barre.
The Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society is located in Mechanicsburg.
The Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum is located in Bethlehem
The Masonic Village & Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club is located between Lancaster and Harrisburg.
The Miniature Railroad Club of York
The Short Line Model Railroad Club is in Ephrata.
Upcoming NMRA Conventions
April 5, 2025 – South Mountain Division Mini-Con: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM at Blue Ridge Mountain Fire Hall, 13063 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA
May 3, 2025 – Pittsburgh Model Railroad Jamboree
July 14-19, 2025 – Station No. VI/2025 NMRA National Convention in Novi, MI
October 16-19, 2025 – Philly Express 2025 MER Regional Convention in King of Prussia, PA
Tentative Susquehanna Division Meeting Schedule - 2025
January 11, 2025 – Division Meeting in Mechanicsburg, PA – Confirmed
March 15, 2925 – Joint Meeting with Philadelphia Division in Allentown, PA
April 2025 – Virtual Division Meeting on Zoom
June 21, 2025 – Division Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church in Dauphin, PA
August 2025 – Division meeting at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, PA
September 2025 – Division meetup in Northeast subdivision
October 2025 – MER Convention in Philadelphia area
November 15, 2025 – Division Meeting in Mechanicsburg, PA
December 2025 – Virtual Division Meeting on Zoom