A 501(c)3 charitable corporation organized for the "love of trains"
WE HAVE A NEW HOME!!
After a six month long embargo, attending endless meetings, looking at building after building around Glens Falls, we are finally beginning to rebuild some of our layouts in rooms 2 and 3 of the Chase Sports Complex in Hudson Falls, NY.
At a recent event at the Troy Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, where the club had a layout set up, our Vice President, Forest Bevins approached Troy Shirt Factory and Chase Sports Complex owner, Eric Unkauf about some available spaces at the Sports Complex building in Hudson Falls. A meeting was arranged between club members and Hank Pelton, the Chase Sports Complex manager and the rest, as they say, is history.
Altogether, our two rooms comprise 1,400 sq. ft., a considerable reduction in space but we will have HO, N, Z and hopefully, O scale layouts when we are fully up and running.
There are some new additions to our club as well. We will be having a monthly newsletter which you can sign up for at umrrnewsletter@yahoo.com. We have also more than quadrupled the space for our December train show which will now be held in the Chase Sports Complex.
Tentatively, we expect our first open house to be around August, 10th, 2016. We are working hard to get the layouts up and running. Watch our Facebook page and our calendar for confirmation and while you're here, check out our gallery for photos of our new spot. We can't wait to see all our fans again!
At a recent event at the Troy Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, where the club had a layout set up, our Vice President, Forest Bevins approached Troy Shirt Factory and Chase Sports Complex owner, Eric Unkauf about some available spaces at the Sports Complex building in Hudson Falls. A meeting was arranged between club members and Hank Pelton, the Chase Sports Complex manager and the rest, as they say, is history.
Altogether, our two rooms comprise 1,400 sq. ft., a considerable reduction in space but we will have HO, N, Z and hopefully, O scale layouts when we are fully up and running.
There are some new additions to our club as well. We will be having a monthly newsletter which you can sign up for at umrrnewsletter@yahoo.com. We have also more than quadrupled the space for our December train show which will now be held in the Chase Sports Complex.
Tentatively, we expect our first open house to be around August, 10th, 2016. We are working hard to get the layouts up and running. Watch our Facebook page and our calendar for confirmation and while you're here, check out our gallery for photos of our new spot. We can't wait to see all our fans again!
Welcome
Welcome to the Upstate Model Railroaders Club (UMRR). Starting in the early 1990's UMRR has provided a venue for "the love of trains." Since our beginning we have been located in Argyle, Whitehall, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward and several locations in Glens Falls, NY. We were in our most recent location, the basement in the former Aimie's Dinner and Movie facility (B. B. Fowler Building) at 190 Glens Street, for 11 years becoming an asset to indoor entertainment, tourism and commerce in downtown Glens Falls.
Within the 3,300 square feet of club space at Aimie's we hosted eight operating railroad layouts in different sizes, namely: G-, Standard-, O-, S-, HO-, N- and Z-gauges as well as Lego™ trains. Club members ran trains on our layouts using everything from legacy power and controls to the latest digital command control systems. UMRR Club layouts were unique in that very few model railroad clubs in the U.S. have the space, membership and commitment to build and operate more than one or two different scale layouts.
Besides providing a place to operate (play with) trains, UMRR has had as one of its goals to provide training and educational experiences for both young and old, beginner or experienced regarding the history of railroading in the northeast and the importance of railroads in our lives, from the early 1900’s to present day. Members are always available during our meetings to teach visitors about the building and operation of model railroads and the rewards of this hobby.
UMRR recently assisted the World Awareness Children’s Museum in setting up an Orient Express layout and train exhibits for their recent exhibit “Cars, Trains and Things that Go.” We also constructed an HO scale layout for the residents at the Westmount Nursing Home (Warren Centers) in Queensbury and put on a “mini” train show for the folks at the Washington Center in Argyle. The Westmount layout was received with such success that the club has been requested to build a layout for the Washington Center. The club has also participated in downtown Glens Falls activities by hosting Open Houses at no cost to the public as well as setting up toy and model train layouts at local schools and train shows.
Within the 3,300 square feet of club space at Aimie's we hosted eight operating railroad layouts in different sizes, namely: G-, Standard-, O-, S-, HO-, N- and Z-gauges as well as Lego™ trains. Club members ran trains on our layouts using everything from legacy power and controls to the latest digital command control systems. UMRR Club layouts were unique in that very few model railroad clubs in the U.S. have the space, membership and commitment to build and operate more than one or two different scale layouts.
Besides providing a place to operate (play with) trains, UMRR has had as one of its goals to provide training and educational experiences for both young and old, beginner or experienced regarding the history of railroading in the northeast and the importance of railroads in our lives, from the early 1900’s to present day. Members are always available during our meetings to teach visitors about the building and operation of model railroads and the rewards of this hobby.
UMRR recently assisted the World Awareness Children’s Museum in setting up an Orient Express layout and train exhibits for their recent exhibit “Cars, Trains and Things that Go.” We also constructed an HO scale layout for the residents at the Westmount Nursing Home (Warren Centers) in Queensbury and put on a “mini” train show for the folks at the Washington Center in Argyle. The Westmount layout was received with such success that the club has been requested to build a layout for the Washington Center. The club has also participated in downtown Glens Falls activities by hosting Open Houses at no cost to the public as well as setting up toy and model train layouts at local schools and train shows.
Membership
Despite our temporary setback we are continuing club activities. We continue to have business meetings each month. Please check the calendar for Dates, time and locations. N-scale and HO-scale members continue to meet at various members homes on Wednesday nights. Those interested in joining the club are encouraged to do so as we will need all the expertise we can get to rebuild the club's layouts once we find a new home.
You don't need to be talented in any area of model railroading since part of our purpose and function is to provide instruction in various modeling techniques. Please use the Feedback link to receive an application via email. Thank you for visiting!
Our Mission Statement
Our organization’s mission is to own, operate and maintain model railroad layouts at a suitable location in the Glens Falls area set up displays in Glens Falls and surrounding communities in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. These events will be designed to educate the public and our members regarding the history of railroading in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, and the service and benefits railroads have provided to our economy from the early 1900's to present.
The club will also strive to teach adults and children how to set up model train layouts and scenic dioramas depicting prototype railroad operations by bringing modular railroad layouts to schools, civic events and celebrations, and by setting up train layouts for display at local malls. With the exception of our annual fundraising train show, all events put on by our club are at no charge to the public although we appreciate donations.
Upstate Model Railroaders, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You don't need to be talented in any area of model railroading since part of our purpose and function is to provide instruction in various modeling techniques. Please use the Feedback link to receive an application via email. Thank you for visiting!
Our Mission Statement
Our organization’s mission is to own, operate and maintain model railroad layouts at a suitable location in the Glens Falls area set up displays in Glens Falls and surrounding communities in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. These events will be designed to educate the public and our members regarding the history of railroading in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, and the service and benefits railroads have provided to our economy from the early 1900's to present.
The club will also strive to teach adults and children how to set up model train layouts and scenic dioramas depicting prototype railroad operations by bringing modular railroad layouts to schools, civic events and celebrations, and by setting up train layouts for display at local malls. With the exception of our annual fundraising train show, all events put on by our club are at no charge to the public although we appreciate donations.
Upstate Model Railroaders, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
